North Central Texas-Fort Worth Area

The North Central Texas-Fort Worth Branch of NASW/Texas covers the following counties: Erath, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, Tarrant.

Schools of Social Work in North Central Texas-Fort Worth Branch include: University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Christian University and Tarleton University - Stephenville Campus.

Steering Committee

Cathie McDonald, LCSW, Branch Chair (2009-2011)
Leslie Ann Lovett, LCSW, Nomination and Leadership Identification Committee Representative (2007-2010)
Laurie Stokes-Bell, MSSW, LBSW, Region 3 Board Member
Hugh McKay, Vice Chair and Program Planning
Joan Rycraft, Secretary
Kate Greene, Treasurer and Program Planning
Ted Lovato, Membership Chair
Carol Gottlieb, Membership and Program Planning
Ann Ashmead, Public Relations Chair
Stephanie Books, Public Relations
Joan Rycraft, Public Relations
Bart Miller, Program Planning Chair
Susan Dalrymple, Program Planning

If you are interested in participating, please contact Cathie McDonald at or join us at a meeting.

Minutes 1.23.10
Minutes 12.12.09
Minutes 11.14.09
Minutes 10.12.09
Minutes 9.12.09

Around the State

Our Steering Committee is planning an interesting and eventful Winter and Spring 2010 for our branch with a number of CEU workshops and social networking opportunities. We launched the new year with a timely and well attended workshop on Jan. 23, Our Ethical Responsibility for Self-Care: What Is It and How Do We Do It?, presented by Leslie Lovett, MSW, LCSW. To learn more about the activities of our branch and upcoming events, please utilize our branch website and stay tuned to your email.

Upcoming Events

Working with Trauma

February 20, 2010 - Click here for more information.

For more information about branch events, please email Cathie McDonald.