50th Anniversary

Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work.Over the past five decades, KSCSW has made substantial strides in promoting the profession and improving mental health services across our state. We have been at the forefront of many pivotal achievements, including successfully approving independent LCSW licensure in Kentucky. Our unwavering commitment to mental health and social justice advocacy for vulnerable populations has paved the way for enhanced care and support for countless individuals and families. Moreover, our dedication to providing advanced clinical training has empowered social workers to deliver exceptional services. At the same time, our efforts to connect practitioners statewide have fostered a strong and supportive professional community. We are excited to celebrate our past, present, and future together!

The Keynote Speaker for the event is Charles Booker. Charles is a lifelong Kentuckian, born and raised in the West End of Louisville where he and his wife Tanesha have raised their 3 daughters. After earning his B.S. and JD from the University of Louisville, Charles went on to dedicate his life to public service. He has fought for equity and justice in every level of government, including being elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2018 as the youngest Black Kentucky state legislator in nearly 90 years. As a legislator, Charles fought for issues such as common-sense gun safety, lower prescription drug prices, voting rights, racial equity, criminal justice reform, environmental justice, worker's rights, fairness and human rights for all. Charles rose to national prominence in 2020, following an improbable, people-powered run in the Kentucky U.S. Senate Democratic Primary. In 2022, Charles led his historic grassroots movement in another run for the U.S. Senate, becoming the first Black Kentuckian to receive a major party nomination for the office. Charles is a published author of the noted memoir “From the Hood to the Holler”, and featured in the award-winning documentary also entitled, "From the Hood to the Holler". Building on his vision of empowering voices in all marginalized communities, Charles founded Hood to the Holler, a people-centered organization focused on building coalitions across urban and rural divides to strengthen democracy and end generational poverty. Charles is continuing his service by leading organizing and coalition efforts as Kentucky State Director of Faith Based & Community Initiatives in the office of the Governor.

We will celebrate at  Malone's Prime Events: 3373 Tates Creek Rd. Lexington, KY 40502. We will have a 4 pm Cocktail hour followed by dinner at 5 pm.