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Recap of Capitol Action Day, NASW-NYS’s Annual Advocacy Event

Wurzweiler ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà (left to right) Alexis Sturmwind, Marie Pierre Diop, Bakeishia Cleveland and Allysha Bryant
Wurzweiler ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà (left to right) Alexis Sturmwind, Marie Pierre Diop, Bakeishia Cleveland and Allysha Bryant

On February 14, 2024, Wurzweiler ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà traveled to Albany to participate in NASW-New York State’s Capitol Action Day with funding from the WSSW Political Justice Fellowship Program.  As part of the event, the ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà learned about effective advocacy with other social workers and ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà from around New York State. They also met with Senator Persaud and Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick to advocate for updates to social work licensure, improve the student to social worker ratio in New York’s schools, and improve access to Medicaid home care for those in need.

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