The call comes at 7:13 a.m. A social worker grabs their coat, bag, and notebook filled with scribbled reminders—fragments of lives intertwined with their own. A child needs a home. A veteran is struggling. A family teeters on the edge of crisis. They step out into the world, not because it’s easy or pays well, but because someone has to. Because compassion without action is just sentiment. 

This is Social Work Month, and these people make a difference when it matters most.  

The Ones Who Do the Work 

They navigate a labyrinth of policies and paperwork, courtrooms and community centers, counseling sessions and crises. They are advocates, mediators, problem-solvers. They listen when no one else will. They stand when others sit.  

They don’t do it for recognition. They do it because they can’t not do it. And for that, they deserve more than just a nod of appreciation. They deserve the tools to keep going, learning, and helping. 

The Work Never Stops—Neither Should Learning 

The best social workers never assume they know it all. They seek more knowledge, understanding, and ways to help. Continuing education isn’t just a requirement, it’s a lifeline. 

At CareerSmart® Learning, we’ve curated a CE Course Subscription for social workers—LSWs, LCSWs, LMFTs—offering over 150 NASW-approved CE/Contact Hours. Because those who dedicate their lives to helping others deserve access to the best resources available.  

Take a look. You might find exactly what you need. 

A Simple Thank You 

To the social workers who pick up the phone, show up, listen, fight, and care—this month and every month—thank you!