Consider and take appropriate action to approve a proclamation recognizing the month of March as Professional Social Work Month in Travis County. (Judge Brown & Commissioner Gómez)

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Travis County Commissioners Court has joined the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in reading the proclamation recognizing March as “Professional Social Work Month”. The proclamation  recognizes the vital contributions of social workers at Travis County and in the profession in shaping policy, promoting systems of equality and diversity, confronting the increasing demand for mental health services and confronting economic inequality on multiple fronts. 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.