Empowering Social Work Through Policy
Building civic engagement and policy literacy.
We need your help!
We’re raising money to make a difference and further our cause. The Social Work Policy Plug, LLC operates at the intersection of social work, civic engagement, policy literacy, and professional accountability. This launch fund will assist with start-up cost and pro bono work to obtain clients.
Policy is our love language.
About Social Work Policy Plug
Our Mission
Social Work Policy Plug (SWPP) is a civic-centered organization designed to bridge the gap between communities and political systems. Rooted in social work values, SWPP promotes civic engagement, provides policy education, and empowers everyday people to shape equitable policies that address real social problems.
The mission of Social Work Policy is to connect individuals and communities with the policy process by demystifying legislation, promoting civic engagement, and advancing innovative and effective solutions to social problems.
The Social Worker behind the Mission
Founder & CEO
Shireka McCarthy attended Coppin State University where she received her Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) and Howard University where she received her Masters of Social Work (MSW). Ms. McCarthy is a licensed graduate social worker (LGSW) in both the District of Columbia and State of Maryland. She has 10 years of social work experience and 9 years of policy experience. Shireka is current pursing a Doctor of Social Work at Morgan State University.
Ms. McCarthy is a proud first generation college graduate. Her journey and education has taught her integrity and the importance of human relationships; these principles of the social work profession are precisely the foundation of her compassion, drive, and emphasis on change.
Services
Social Work
Social Work
We provide training and development tools.
Policy
Social Work
We provide advocacy, strategic planning, civic engagement activities, and campaign consulting.
Plug
Plug
We provide strategic partnership consulting, mentorship, and more!
Coming Soon...
the Legislate Your Life journal and more!
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