2026 Adopt-A-Social-Worker Breakfast
Investing in the Future of Social Work Join SWAG Alliance Foundation for an invitation-only breakfast focused on strengthening and sustaining the next generation of social workers.
- Date: Thursday November 12, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Location: University Club of Pittsburgh (Google Directions)
- Pre-Registration REQUIRED
- Seats: Only 50 left
- Menu: Buffet Style
Why This Matters
Every day, social workers support children, families, older adults, veterans, schools, healthcare systems, and communities facing complex challenges. Yet many emerging social workers enter the profession carrying significant financial burdens while navigating the path to licensure, professional development, and long-term career sustainability. The Adopt-A-Social-Worker Initiative was created to help remove barriers and create opportunities for emerging professionals to thrive. When we invest in social workers, we invest in stronger communities.
About the Initiative
The Adopt-A-Social-Worker Initiative supports emerging social workers through: • Licensure assistance • Practice exam support • Clinical supervision opportunities • Professional development • Leadership exposure • Mentorship and networking • Workforce sustainability resources Our goal is to strengthen the social work profession by helping emerging professionals access the support, resources, and opportunities needed to build successful and sustainable careers.
What to Expect
During this special breakfast gathering, guests will:
- Learn about the current challenges facing the social work workforce
- Hear stories from social workers impacted by the initiative
- Explore the vision and future of the Adopt-A-Social-Worker Initiative
- Connect with community leaders, partners, and supporters
- Learn how philanthropic investments can strengthen and sustain the profession
This is a philanthropic event. Attendees will be invited to support the Adopt-A-Social-Worker Initiative through charitable contributions.
Our Impact
- 100+ Continuing Education Credits Earned
- 30+ Social Workers Supported
- Weekly Licensure Preparation Sessions
- 1st Clinical Supervision Cohort Launched
- 2nd Clinical Supervision Cohort Underway
- Growing Network of Social Work Leaders and Supporters
A Story of Impact
SWAG helped me at a time in my life where I desperately needed support from my community to realize the hard work in pursuing my MSW degree. I was relying on unemployment after being laid off from my full time job and field placement due to retaliation. I knew something like SWAG had to exist and I was so relieved when I finally found it. I would have had to delay employment and likely been in a significantly worse financial situation than I already was in. I continue to be so grateful and recommend SWAG to other social workers. – Colby Bell, LSW
Reserve Your Seat
- Space is limited.
- This is an invitation-only event.
- Register below to reserve your seat and learn how you can help strengthen, sustain, and celebrate the next generation of social workers.