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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
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 13, 20243 min read
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
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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, 20241 min read
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...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)
CHICAGO, IL—Thanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 5, 20243 min read
ANNOUNCING: 2024 NASW-IL Advocacy Day
Join NASW-IL for a day of social work advocacy in our state capital! 2024 NASW-ILLINOIS CHAPTER ADVOCACY DAY Tuesday, April 16, 2024...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Ask NASW-IL: How can I utilize the alternative to the ASWB exam to get my LCSW?
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that helps and supports the profession. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 18, 20245 min read
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