Summary: The Rhode Island House of Representatives has introduced a resolution to celebrate March 2025 as "National Social Work Month" in recognition of the vital contributions made by social workers in the state. The resolution highlights the dedication of social workers to empower individuals, families, and communities, emphasizing their role in addressing social injustices and improving human well-being. It acknowledges the diverse settings in which social workers operate, including schools, hospitals, and government agencies, and their significant impact on the lives of over 1 million Rhode Islanders daily.

The resolution outlines the 2025 theme, "Social Worker: Compassion + Action," which calls on social workers to actively engage in addressing pressing societal challenges such as mental health crises, substance use disorders, and advocacy for marginalized communities. With a growing number of social workers in Rhode Island and across the nation, the resolution encourages citizens to support the profession and its mission. It concludes by directing the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers Rhode Island Chapter, Rebekah Gewirtz.

Introduced By: Representatives Shallcross Smith, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale. Date Introduced: March 06. Referred To: House read and passed.