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From the Pen of the Executive Director: May 2012

We begin the month of May in the state of Illinois, once again, with our state budget and the fate of thousands of job cuts in the human service sector » MORE

The Alzheimer’s Epidemic

The Alzheimer’s Epidemic: How an Exponentially-Growing Disease Will Affect Your Social Work Practice, and What You Can Do Here are the facts: There are 5.3 million people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s » MORE

Accepting Nominations For the 2012 Emerging Leader Awards

Emerging Leader Nomination Form: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/2012-emerging-leader-awards/ Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW Illinois Chapter Emerging Leader Awards! This year, we are looking for outstanding individuals whose work has » MORE

Private Practice - Extramarital Affairs: Dynamics and Treatment

The NASW Illinois Chapter is looking to start a shared interest group (SIG) devoted to the issues of private practitioners around the state. To be become involved in forming this » MORE

For School Social Workers: Clinical Aspects of School Social Work

The NASW Illinois Chapter is looking to start a shared interest group (SIG) devoted to the issues of school social workers around the state. To be become involved in forming » MORE

Book Reviews - Transforming Palliative Care in Nursing Homes: The Social Work Role

Transforming Palliative Care in Nursing Homes: The Social Work Role Mercedes Bern-Klug, Editor Publisher: Columbia University Press, 2010 With the projected growth in the aging population, the needs of older » MORE

May 2012 - State Legislative Update

Budget catastrophy looms for human services and health care. Plus, a report on bills of interest.

Ethics Corner: Cultural Competence and Social Work Practice with Older Adults

Have a question on ethics you’d like addressed in the Ethics Corner? Submit your question today to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). All questions will be » MORE

May 2012 - NASW Illinois Classified Ads and Job Postings

CLASSIFIED ADS For a complete up-to-date list of ALL classified ads, be sure to visit the NASW Illinios Chapter Classified Ads:http://www.naswil.org/news/networker/networker-classifieds/. OFFICE FOR RENT - Northbrook: Large,attractive, very comfortable office » MORE

From the Pen of the President: April 2012

Child Abuse Prevention April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, a time to recognize the roles that we as social workers play in promoting the social and emotional wellbeing of » MORE
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