Advocacy Events

NASW-MN hosts multiple annual advocacy events: The Legislative Launch at the start of the session, Social Work Advocacy Week with an in-person rally at the MN Capitol mid-session, and the Legislative Recap at the end of session. Follow this page for details and join us!

Thanks for attending 2025 MN Social Work Advocacy Week & Day at the MN Capitol! 

Despite the blizzard conditions, about 150 social workers made it up to the MN Capitol during Advocacy Week. They met their Legislators, awarded Senator Zaynab Mohamed as Legislator of the Year, and advocated on behalf of our profession and clients. Look at the pictures here!

If you missed our Advocacy Week Information Sessions, you can still register here and watch the recordings. Recordings will be available to view through 3/31/25.

Mark your calendars for March 4, 2026 - our next Social Work Day at the MN Capitol!

Legislative Recap 

After the session concludes, NASW-MN will host a recap. Stay tuned!

Did you miss the Social Work Legislative Launch? 

Click Here for the Recording!!

Jenny Arneson, our NASW-MN Legislative Consultant, reviews the basics and highlights the changes you can expect this session, including: 

  • An overview of the collaboration between professional social work organizations under the banner of the MN Coalition of Licensed Social Workers. 
  • Context and other news from St. Paul, including navigating legislation during historic ties, court challenges, and boycotts.
  • Status of the MN budget and state leader priorities. 
  • A closer look at social work priorities and action plan.
  • Information on how you can engage and advocate this session.


Thanks to our 2025 Advocacy Week Sponsors!

St Mary's University of Minnesota Master's of social work program
Minnesota State University Mankato
Augsburg-University

St catherine University Social Work
MNSU logo
University of Minnesota logo

People standing in the Minnesota capitol rotunda

Group posing at Social Work Advocacy Day

Group posing with signs at Social Work Advocacy Day