March is Social Work Month
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) – a significant milestone for the profession. Throughout 2026, and especially during Social Work Month, this anniversary will be celebrated under the theme Reflecting on Our Past, Reimagining Our Future, recognizing the profession’s legacy while looking ahead to what’s next.
NLCSW’s CPE Lineup for Social Work Month
Join us in celebrating Social Work Month with a series of informative and inspiring webinars – https://nlcsw.ca/upcoming-events/.
Social Work Month Message from NLCSW Board Chair, Stephanie Mealey –
March is National Social Work Month. This year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) – a significant milestone. During Social Work Month, this milestone will be celebrated with the theme Reflecting on our Past, Reimagining our Future. The theme recognizes the profession’s legacy with a commitment to the future of the profession.
Newfoundland and Labrador currently has 2000 registered social workers throughout our province and across varied areas of practice. Social workers in our province are committed to providing high quality social work services with professional integrity.
NLCSW’s 2025-2028 Strategic Plan details the collective vision, mission, core values and strategic goals of NLCSW and a renewed commitment to our vision: Excellence in Social Work. The strategic goals of Regulatory Leadership, Practice Excellence and Engagement form the pillars of how we intend to move forward.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, our social work profession is spread across diverse practice areas and all social workers must adhere to our Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. As a profession, social work is respected and continues to make a positive impact, provincially, nationally, and internationally.
During Social Work Month, I encourage all social workers across Newfoundland and Labrador to take time to reflect on your practice. Consider our past as a profession and how we move forward with respectful engagement. Take pride in being a Registered Social Worker.
As Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers, I wish all social workers throughout the province a Happy Social Work Month.
Stephanie Mealey MSW, RSW
NLCSW Chair, Board of Directors
Ideas for Recognizing Social Work Month
In addition to attending one of the education events highlighted on this page, there are also other meaningful ways to share in the celebrations:
- Share the NLCSW Practice Area Series on social media and/or display your area of practice in your workplace. The series has been informed by practicing social workers and currently covers 28 practice areas, from acute care to veteran affairs.
- Participate in job or career fairs to showcase the breadth, impact, and opportunities within the social work profession.
- Organize a Social Work Month proclamation signing with your town or municipality. The NLCSW office can provide a template to support this initiative.
- Add a Social Work Month message to your email signature, such as: “March is Social Work Month – Reflecting on Our Past, Reimagining Our Future”.
- Collect donations in support of a local or provincial cause aligned with social work values.
Together, these activities help raise awareness, celebrate the profession, and highlight the vital role social workers play in communities across the province.
Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW)
For National Social Work Month, CASW has a number of giveaways planned. Stay tuned to their social media platforms and website for more details: