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ISAC Renews Partial Loan Repayment Program for FY2025 for Social Work Graduates Working in IL Schools and Municipalities
ISAC is currently accepting applications for their School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program through June 30, 2025.
NASW-IL Staff
Oct 11, 20241 min read
Still Time to Apply for the Partial Loan Repayment Program for FY2025 for Social Work Graduates Working in IL Schools and Municipalities
ISAC is currently accepting applications for their School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program through June 30, 2025.
NASW-IL Staff
Oct 11, 20242 min read
ISAC Renews Partial Loan Repayment Program for FY2025 for Social Workers Working in Community Behavioral Health Care
The Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program has reopened for the 2025 fiscal year.
NASW-IL Staff
Oct 9, 20241 min read
Deadline Approaching for Post-Master of Social Work School Social Work Professional Educator License Scholarship for 2024–2025 Academic School Year
Are you currently enrolled in a post–master's of social work PEL program at a public university in Illinois to become a school social worker
NASW-IL Staff
Sep 10, 20243 min read
NASW-IL Announces Key Endorsements for 2024 Illinois General Election
The NASW-IL proudly announces its endorsements for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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 7, 20243 min read
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
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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 29, 20241 min read
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 26, 20242 min read
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
Jul 23, 20247 min read
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 23, 20242 min read
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 21, 20242 min read
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
May 20, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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 19, 20242 min read
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 15, 20244 min read
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
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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 29, 20242 min read
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 26, 20244 min read
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