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Served as the NASW-Indiana PACE chair for over 10 years and active in the public policy committee  \n􀂃 Registered lobbyist in Indiana for over 20 years. Worked on behalf of lowincome families and individuals at Prevent Child Abuse Indiana and running the Indiana Network for Economic Fairness.  \n􀂃 Served as the Deputy Director of the Division of Family Resources during the O’Bannon and Kernan administration.  \n􀂃 Executive Director NASW Indiana Chapter since April of 2017  \n􀂃 Executive Director of NASW Indiana and NASW Tennessee as of November 2025  \n©2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS- INDIANA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3  \n3  \n3/3/2026  \n\n| The National Association of Social Workers |\n| --- |\n| |\n| ©2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS- INDIANA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED |\n\n4  \nNASW  \n􀂃 Began in 1955 with the merger of 7 organizations  \n􀂃 NASW and the 55 chapters are ONE organization.  \n􀂃 NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for social workers, and to advance sound social policies.  \n􀂃 Largest organization of professional social workers  \n©2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS- INDIANA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED  \n5  \nJoining NASW Benefits you Throughout your Career  \n􀂃 Access to news, information and advocacy at the state and federal level.  \n􀂃 Career resources and job opportunities  \n􀂃 Training and education  \n􀂃 Ethics and legal guidance  \n􀂃 Practice resources  \n􀂃 Opportunities to network and build professional network  \nyour  \n©2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS- INDIANA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED  \n6  \n3/3/2026  \nNASW Indiana Chapter  \n􀂃 The Indiana Chapter board includes representatives from each of the 7 Regions, and a BSW and MSW student representative.  \n􀂃 Committees include:  \n􀂃 Public Policy/Advocacy & LEAD  \n􀂃 PACE -Political Action and Candidate Education  \n􀂃 Program Committee which supports monthly programs, special events and our annual conference.  \n􀂃 Ethics committee  \n􀂃 Interested in getting involved? Please check our website [www.naswin](www.naswin) org for information.  \n©2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS- INDIANA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED  \n7  \nMembership Rates  \n􀂃 Regular (Full) MSW, DSW and PhD Full Membership Dues: $236  \n􀂃 BSW Full Membership Dues: $158  \n􀂃 BSW and MSW Student Dues: $60  \n􀂃 Transitional Rate for BSW & MSW student members who are continuous members after graduation.  \n􀂃 BSW students-two years of transitional dues of $116 each year.  \n􀂃 MSW students-three years of transitional dues of $116 in years  \n1 and 2, and dues of $179 in year 3   \n©2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS- INDIANA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 8  \n8  \n\n| Value of Social Work |\n| --- |\n| |\n| ©2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS- INDIANA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 9 |\n\n9  \n3/3/2026  \nTypes of Social Work  \n􀂃 Administration & Management 􀂃 Politics  \n􀂃 Advocacy & Community Organizing 􀂃 Policy & Planning  \n􀂃 Aging 􀂃 Occupational & Employee  \n􀂃 Child Welfare Assistance  \n􀂃 Health Care 􀂃 Justice & Corrections  \n􀂃 Developmental Disabilities 􀂃 Mental Health and Clinical Social  \n􀂃 International Social Work Work  \n􀂃 School Social Work 􀂃 Mental Health & Substance Abuse  \n􀂃 Research  \n􀂃 Public Welfare  \n©2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS- INDIANA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED  \n10  \n\n| Accomplishments of Social Workers |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>|\n| \u003Cbr>©2026 National Association of Social Worke","cbCaiijiO8sGrPTE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiijiO8sGrPTE","pdf",1881314,17,"English","# Objectives\n## Overview of SW licensing and the process in Indiana\n# Introduction\n## NASW and chapter involvement\n# Joining NASW Benefits You Throughout your Career\n## Resources, training, ethics and guidance\n# Membership Rates\n# Types of Social Work\n# Licensing: Why It’s Important\n## Why Licensing\n## Licensing Board\n## Licensure required to work","[{\"question\":\"What are the main objectives for this Indiana social work licensing overview?\",\"answer\":\"The document aims to increase understanding of NASW and the benefits of membership, explain the overview of social work licensing and the Indiana process, and cover licensing preparation and key questions.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is social work licensing important in Indiana?\",\"answer\":\"Licensing provides title protection (LBSW, LSW, LCSW) and supports regulation comparable to medicine and nursing. 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