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NASW Tips and Tools for Social Workers: Delayed Payments from TRICARE Impacting Clinical Social Workers
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.
NASW-IL Staff
2 days ago1 min read


Ask NASW-IL: When can I apply for my LSW as a soon-to-graduate MSW student?
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.
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 154 min read


Illinois Surpasses 30,000 Licensed Social Workers, Boosted by Legislative Reforms and Educational Excellence Amid Mental Health Workforce Crisis
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.
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 152 min read


2025 NASW-IL Advocacy Day Recap
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.
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 113 min read


2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections
The 2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections will take place from April 1–30, 2025.
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 110 min read


From the Pen of the President: April 2025
Throughout history, it has been the advocacy of social workers that has made a difference.
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 313 min read


Save the Date! 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference
This year's annual conference has been announced! This year's 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health - Compassion + Action ...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 173 min read


Illinois Social Workers Condemn Sen. Durbin’s Vote to Advance Harmful Spending Bill, Call for New Leadership
CHICAGO – The National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) strongly opposes the passage of the latest government...

NASW-IL Staff
Mar 152 min read


Registration Open! 2025 NASW National Conference
Registration is now open with early bird rates now available for this year's 2025 NASW National Conference!
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 61 min read


House Bill 1715 Passes House Committee Unanimously: A Step Forward for Child Welfare in Illinois
The National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is pleased to share that House Bill 1715 (an initiative of the chapt

NASW-IL Staff
Mar 32 min read
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