Each day, social workers help millions of Americans navigate life’s challenges. Social workers care about people.
That is why so many people enter social work each year, making it one of the fastest growing professions in the United States.
However, social workers go through years of education and training so they can help individuals, families, communities and our society reach their full potential.
That is why the theme for Social Work Month 2025 is Social Work: Compassion + Action.
In the weeks and months ahead, our social workers will be called to turn their compassion into action to help our nation address a variety of societal challenges, including the many environmental factors and familial issues that impact our clients that we serve.
Social workers are also on the forefront of helping our nation address a mental health and substance use disorder crisis and chronic income inequality that has led to rising homelessness.
The theme also focuses on the need for social workers to have healthy coping mechanisms and self-care habits to be able to take care of ourselves.
These mechanisms and habits could include exercise, healthy eating, relaxation techniques, and taking other steps to ensure that their mental health and well-being are nurtured.
We need to empower social workers to continue doing this vital work. We ask for your support in recognizing the importance of social workers, not only during Social Work Month, but year-round.
Together, we can make sure social workers have the resources they need to transform compassion into action and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve, while maintaining a work life balance that empowers them so they can do the positive work they do.
About Social Workers
Social workers are everywhere — in our communities, in hospitals, the halls of Congress and in local governments, corporations, social service agencies, veterans’ centers, as well as schools, sporting institutions, and more.
They’re also in demand.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the social work profession is projected to grow 7 percent between now and 2033 — faster than the average for all occupations.
By then, more than 836,000 social workers will be employed here in the United States.
Social workers undergo years of schooling and training, gaining the expertise needed to support communities and individuals.
They excel at meeting people where they are and provide compassionate guidance and help.
Sincerely,
Tara Lautzenhiser
Executive Director,
Richland County Children Services