Chapter News

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has received inquiries from clinical social workers (CSWs) who are experiencing delayed reimbursements and administrative burdens from TRICARE, the Department of Defense’s health care program that serves active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, and their families.

Last summer, the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) launched a virtual version of the application process for social workers. This new process has significantly sped up application processing times which, in turn, has allowed us to update our recommendations for all graduating social work students applying for the LSW.

The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) proudly announces that Illinois now licenses over 30,000 social workers, a landmark achievement attributed to robust educational institutions and progressive legislative reforms enacted by the Illinois General Assembly and Governor JB Pritzker.

This year's format brought participants into the Illinois Capitol Building for face-to-face lobbying with their direct legislators for lobbying on key issues affecting the social work profession this session.

The 2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections will take place from April 1–30, 2025.

Throughout history, it has been the advocacy of social workers that has made a difference.

This year's annual conference has been announced! This year's 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health - Compassion + Action ...

CHICAGO – The National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) strongly opposes the passage of the latest government...

Registration is now open with early bird rates now available for this year's 2025 NASW National Conference!

The National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is pleased to share that House Bill 1715 (an initiative of the chapt