Child, Youth and Family Services
Health and Community Services
March 2, 2015
Strengthening Communities and Families Through Guidance, Protection and Support
National Social Work Month Celebrates Social Work Profession
The month of March marks the annual celebration of social workers across the country, and the Provincial Government recognizes the positive work done by the more than 1,500 Registered Social Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador.
“Each day, social workers in our province work toward improving the safety and quality of life for the people of our province, and their commitment and dedication deserves the focus that National Social Work Month places on their profession. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the many men and women who work tirelessly each and every day to provide guidance, protection and support to our most vulnerable populations.”
- The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services
In Newfoundland and Labrador, registered social workers practice in all regions of the province in settings such as health care, senior care, foster care, adult and youth corrections, child protection, adoptions, child care, addictions, mental health, community-based centres, government departments and universities, along with private practices and consulting businesses.
“It is vital that we recognize the tremendous value of the services provided by our social workers to support the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout the province. They work in diverse settings and provide a wide variety of services in areas including mental health and addictions, acute care, long-term care, community care, child care services and rehabilitation services.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services
The theme for National Social Work Month 2015 is Social Work: Profession of Choice and was chosen to convey the personal commitment by social workers throughout the country to their profession, as well as highlight the positive changes they help bring about for individuals and society as a whole.
During the month of March, social workers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities taking place throughout the province such as professional development sessions and networking and career events to promote the social work profession.
QUICK FACTS
- March is designated as National Social Work Month.
- The theme this year is Social Work: Profession of Choice.
- There are more than 1,500 registered social workers practising throughout all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- The profession of social work focuses on improving the safety and well-being of individuals, families, groups and communities through direct service delivery, health promotion, and equitable social programs.
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Media contacts:
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Hugh Donnan Director of Communications Department of Health and Community Services 709-729-1377, 725-6511 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca | Melony O’Neill Director of Communications Department of Child, Youth and Family Services 709-729-5148, 689-0928 moneill@gov.nl.ca |
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