The National Association of Social Workers Political Action for the Election of Candidates (NASW-PACE) endorsed Vice President Harris on Friday, the group first told The Hill.
NASW-PACE, the largest membership organization of professional social workers, said its endorsement stems from Harris’ leadership and historic candidacy and the Biden-Harris administration’s investments in mental health, including investments in the American Rescue Plan that President Biden signed into law in 2021.
The group also said Harris’ work to empower marginalized communities directly aligns with the values of the social work profession.
“Vice President Harris is a shining example of the promise of America. Her presidential candidacy is historic in many ways and it is clear that she is the most qualified person in the race. She is a proven advocate for the people, and the lives of social workers and those we serve will be better under her leadership. I am confident that Vice President Harris will continue to invest in mental health and lead the nation through our current mental health crisis,” said NASW CEO Anthony Estreet.
Harris called for the care economy at her first campaign rally since launching her presidential bid, telling a crowd in Milwaukee: “We believe in a future where… every person has affordable health care, affordable child care and paid family leave. We believe in a future where all elderly people can retire with dignity.”
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