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NASW-IL Announces Key Endorsements for 2024 Illinois General Election
The NASW-IL proudly announces its endorsements for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
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NASW-IL Staff
- Aug 7
- 3 min
IDFPR Updates on Licensure Process in Illinois
A brief update on some significant progress we've made with our partners at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional...
NASW-IL Staff
- Aug 1
- 4 min
From the Pen of the President: August 2024
My ask of us as social workers, change agents, and difference makers is to remember our responsibility and to stay the course of justice!
NASW-IL Staff
- Jul 29
- 1 min
NASW at the DNCC
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Time: 5:00–7:30pm Venue: University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Student Center East, 750 S Halsted St,...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jul 26
- 2 min
NASW-IL DEIAB Committee Statement on the Death of Sonya Massey
The systemic problems responsible for tragedies like the murder of Sonya Massey have been interrogated across and within the profession of s
NASW-IL Staff
- Jul 23
- 7 min
NASW-IL 2024 Illinois Spring Legislative Report
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefits Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
- May 23
- 2 min
Senate Bill 3779 passes in IL House, giving social workers essential authorization to aid victims of opioid crisis
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
- May 21
- 2 min
Senate Bill 3138 Passes in Both IL Houses, Securing Educational Scholarships for Former Foster Children
Thank you to Illinois State Senator Sara Feigenholtz and State Representative Kam Buckner whose sponsorship of Senate Bill 3138 (SB...
NASW-IL Staff
- May 20
- 2 min
HB 5457 passes out of IL Senate, providing reasonable accommodations during licensing exams for those whose primary language is not English
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
- Apr 19
- 2 min
SB3779 passes out of IL Senate, giving social workers essential authorization to aid victims of opioid crisis
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
- Apr 19
- 2 min
HB4475 passes out of IL House, providing necessary insurance reforms
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
- Apr 19
- 2 min
2024 NASW-IL Advocacy Day Recap
Over 350 social work students and professionals took part in lobbying in Springfield Thank you to the over 350 social work students and...
NASW-IL Staff
- Apr 15
- 4 min
NASW-IL Policy Position Statement on Compensated Practicum Education
National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter Introduction The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter...
NASW-IL Staff
- Apr 12
- 2 min
Optum United Behavioral Health Responds to NASW Letter
Reprinted from NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers April 2024 In February 2024, NASW members informed the association of mass...
NASW-IL Staff
- Mar 29
- 2 min
NASW-IL Legislative Bill Tracker Now LIVE!
New this year, the NASW-Illinois Chapter has purchased a product that allows for real-time access to the bills the chapter is currently...
NASW-IL Staff
- Mar 26
- 4 min
Ask NASW-IL: Can I apply for my LSW while I'm still enrolled in school?
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us create resources like this article and our website that clarify many of the questions about...
NASW-IL Staff
- Mar 13
- 3 min
NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers: NASW Contacts Optum United Behavioral Health Care Regarding Over Payment Requests
Reprinted from NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers March 1, 2024 Amar Desai CEO, Optum Health Amar.desai@optum.com Andrew Witty, MD CEO,...
NASW-IL Staff
- Mar 7
- 2 min
SB3779 passes out of IL House & Senate committees, bringing social workers one step closer to aiding victims of opioid crisis
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
- Feb 26
- 1 min
February 2024 - Student Network SIG Update
Hello students! I hope you are all getting excited for Advocacy Day! As always, keep an eye out for what your campus and student liaisons...
NASW-IL Staff
- Feb 26
- 2 min
2023 NASW-Illinois Chapter Legislative Awards Announced
Awardees honored for their efforts during the spring 2023 legislative session. CHICAGO, IL—We are proud to announce this year’s 2023...
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