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NASW-Illinois Chapter 2025 Illinois Spring Legislative Report
From regulating AI in therapy to securing new clinical supervision funding, this work is the result of collective action—it only happens because of you thanks to your membership, your advocacy, and your commitment to social work values.
NASW-IL Staff
2 days ago5 min read


The National Association of Social Workers supports equitable approaches to Payment for Placement in Social Work
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) recognizes the critical role of field placements in preparing future social workers and believes that financial barriers should not prevent students from successfully completing their education.
NASW-IL Staff
2 days ago2 min read


Get Ready for 2025–2027 Licensure Renewal!
Get ready for the upcoming November 30th deadline for Illinois social work licensure renewal!
NASW-IL Staff
4 days ago6 min read


UPDATED! NASW-IL CE Worksheet for 2023–2025 LSW/LCSW Licensure
Following recent changes made by the state to social work continluing eduation requirements, we have updated our NASW-IL CE Worksheet...
NASW-IL Staff
4 days ago1 min read


Registration Open! 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference
Registration is now open for this year's 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health - Compassion + Action will be a two-day live virtual conference hosted with our sibling chapters, NASW-Nevada and NASW-North Dakota.
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 13 min read


From the Pen of the Executive Director: July 2025
If you were not able to attend the 2025 NASW National Conference which Illinois hosted from June 15–19, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, you missed an incredible week of education, networking, and fellowship. Setting attendance records with over 2,000 people in attendance including over 400 Illinois attendees, the conference marked the first time in many years that our association ventured out of Washington, DC.
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 13 min read


Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Social Work Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW-Illinois Chapter Social Work Awards!
NASW-IL Staff
Jun 282 min read


NASW seeks actions to reduce barriers to enter the profession
NASW supports elimination of the entry-level licensure exams at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels, recognizing their role in perpetuating inequities and serving as barriers to a more diverse and representative social work workforce.
NASW-IL Staff
Jun 173 min read


June 2025 Update to Mandated Reporter Training with Implicit Bias Section Requirement
The state requires that all Illinois social workers who work with children must fulfill the mandated reporter training with implicit bias section requirement once every three licensure cycles (i.e., one in every six years).
NASW-IL Staff
Jun 102 min read


NASW-CA Crisis Response Regarding ICE Raids
We must stand together against fear-based, xenophobic policies that target vulnerable
populations and violate fundamental human rights.
NASW-IL Staff
Jun 102 min read
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