Strengthening Social Work
Social workers make sure the most vulnerable Americans don’t fall through the cracks, but they continue to be underpaid and overworked while often being exposed to traumas and physical dangers at a much higher rate than people in other professions. By implementing an increased minimum salary for public-sector social workers and improving safety and support in their workplaces, we can protect and empower them. Those who agree to spend their first 10 years of social work in the public sector are eligible to have their relevant master’s or doctoral program paid for when the program is part of a public college, minority-serving institution, or Historically Black College or University.