Involvement Opportunities
This is a pivotal moment for our social work profession, and we need you.
TFRL Membership Structure
TFRL now has multi-pronged membership!
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TFRL was launched and operates under NADD, spearheaded by those currently and previously serving as social work program deans, directors, and chairs. The new TFRL membership structure now welcomes involvement from any dedicated advocates to advancing equity within social work licensure and diversity of the profession's workforce in alignment with our core beliefs and aims. ​
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Individuals may serve within one or multiple threads based upon their expertise and interest, current and past roles, and evolving TFRL needs. Subcommittees are chaired by Task Force Executive Group (TEG) members and are composed of all threads.
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TFRL members are essential to generating a strong and diverse licensed social work profession.
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Task Force Executive Group (TEG)
The Task Force Executive Group (TEG) is the equivalent of the original Task Force to Reform Licensure (TFRL). TEG membership is composed of current and past deans, directors, and chairs of NADD member programs. TEG is responsible for all policy and
implementation decisions. Co-chairs lead TEG. TEG guides the overall direction of all TFRL threads. Sub-committees to operationalize the work are developed by need; TEG members co-chair and participate in these sub-committees. TEG members are also urged to assume responsibilities for their respective regions.
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Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Faculty, staff, and members of the practice and policy community are accepted as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to collate, curate, and disseminate licensure-related materials to the general public. They are guided by the TEG co-chairs or their designee. As such, they may be requested to serve on a sub-committee. Depending on their role, they may be granted editorial access to public-facing sections of the website, like Documents, Forums, and Groups. Specific requests may be made by TEG co-chairs or designees based upon individual expertise, TFRL priorities, and identified needs.
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Stakeholder Allies
All stakeholders wishing to see changes in the social work licensure process are encouraged to consider the thread of Stakeholder Allies. These individuals and organizations collaborate with TFRL and serve as
ambassadors for outreach and influence within their respective communities. Stakeholder Allies include faculty, staff, practitioners, students, state legislators, organizations working for meaningful change in the social work licensure process, and other social work organizations who adhere to the goals set by TFRL. Depending on skills, expertise, and TFRL specific-role, they may be requested to serve on a sub-committee.
TFRL Sub-committees
Sub-committees are integral to the advancement of TFRL's work, to build a diverse, licensed workforce. Task Force Executive Group (TEG) identifies and prioritizes needs for TFRL's work and establishes sub-committees as a result. TFRL currently includes three (3) sub-committees: (1) Alternative Licensure Pathways; (2) Toolkit for Advocacy; and (3) Dissemination. Sub-committee membership
Sub-committees are (co-)chaired by TEG members, and both leadership and membership are overseen by TEG co-chairs (and/or their designees). Sub-committees include representatives from all three (3) threads of involvement: (1) Task Force Executive Group (TEG); (2) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs); and (3) Stakeholder Allies. TEG co-chairs (and/or their designees) strive to align TFRL sub-committee needs with TFRL member interests, experiences, and strengths.
Alternative Licensure Pathways Sub-committee
Explores options to achieve a diverse, licensed workforce that meets competencies of the profession while prioritizing equity and fairness. Identifies specific pathways which have been or are considered within state legislation as well as alternatives on the forefront of innovation. This sub-committee collaborates with other sub-committees to distribute information, resources, and methods.
Toolkit for Advocacy
Sub-committee
Maintains a resource website (socialwork.one) with toolkits and supports to help advocates and states explore alternative approaches through the legislative process. The sub-committee also produces public-facing materials to inform the general public of the status of social work licensure in relation to the profession's workforce, including relevant news articles, general FAQs, and more!
Dissemination
Sub-committee
Designs and produces training and educational tutorial and video materials to engage those learning about social work licensure and/or interested in pursuing advocacy within their state to promote equitable and inclusive licensing legislation. The sub-committee engages through live virtual sessions as well as resources available through collaboration with other sub-committees and TFRL members.