Chapter News

The NASW-Illinois Political Action Committee (NASW-IL PAC) endorsed each of them and congratulates them and the rest of its endorsed candidates on their wins.

The summer of 2026 has been one of volatile weather across the state of Illinois. My hope is that any necessary clean-up has been completed, that everyone’s power, if lost, has been restored, and you all remain safe.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) welcomes the Trump administration's decision to abandon its appeal in National Council of Nonprofits et al. v. McMahon et al., securing an important legal victory for social workers and other public service professionals who rely on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The Council on Social Work Education's proposed Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) are open for public comment.

On National Patient Safety Day and National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), along with several associations and foundations, reaffirms its commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of the healthcare workforce and the patients they serve.

Meta's new protections should not simply become information we pass along to parents. They should change our practice. For clinicians, digital experiences may intersect with anxiety, depression, sleep, self-esteem, identity and relationships. In schools, they may affect attendance, peer conflict, bullying, engagement and school climate. In child welfare and family practice, they may intersect with safety, exploitation, family relationships and access to support.

NASW urges courts in the United States to thoroughly consider adolescent development when determining whether a young person knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives an important legal right.

NASW receives large volumes of emails from clinical social workers (CSWs) in private practice who have received overpayment requests from insurance companies. These overpayment requests are commonly referred to as “clawbacks.” They occur when an insurance company overpays for a therapy session, or multiple sessions, and subsequently requests recoupment of the funds.

THe National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is proud to recognize three outstanding Illinois social workers whose leadership and dedication exemplify the values of the profession.

The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) announced its endorsed candidates for the November 3, 2026, Illinois General Election, highlighting the critical role state leadership will play as social workers and human service systems face growing uncertainty at the federal level.