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Effects of ASWB Report Results on Interstate Licensure Compact
In light of recent reports on the biased nature of ASWB exams and how it affects the Interstate Licensure Compact, please note that the...
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 15, 20221 min read
NASW Combats Troubling Business Practice Harming Social Workers and their Clients
Reprinted from the NASW Social Work Blog In July, many NASW members alerted their state chapters to a disturbing and potentially...
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 10, 20222 min read
COMING SOON! Post-Master of Social Work School Social Work Professional Educator License Scholarship
Looking to go back to school and get your professional educator license (PEL) to work as a school social worker? The Illinois Student...
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 2, 20223 min read
NASW-IL Calls for Swift Legislation to Protect Women/Marginalized Communities & Professionals
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
Jun 28, 20222 min read
NASW-IL Advocacy at Work: Gov. Signs HB 4797 Expanding Telehealth Services for Students
A measure to allow for continuity of mental health care for visitors to Illinois and nonresident Illinois college students was signed by...
NASW-IL Staff
May 17, 20222 min read
NASW-Illinois Chapter Announces 2022 Illinois Primary Election Endorsements
CHICAGO, IL—The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL), announces its endorsements for the upcoming 2022...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 28, 20222 min read
April 2022: Illinois Spring Legislative Session Update
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 18, 20228 min read
NASW-IL Advocacy at Work: Financial Assistance for SSWs Approved in Recent Budget
We are excited to report that two NASW-Illinois Chapter initiatives from last year were included in the most recent budget approved by...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 15, 20222 min read
Villa-Backed HB 4794 Expanding Telehealth Services for Students, Non-residents, Awaits Governor
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Join NASW-IL for a Rally to Support the Anjanette Young Ordinance
Join Anjanette Young, the NASW-Illinois Chapter, and supporters for a Rally to Support the Anjanette Young Ordinance which aims to...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 18, 20221 min read
March 2022: NASW-Illinois Chapter Advocacy Update
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 18, 20227 min read
NASW-IL Raises Concerns Over SB 1486 “Mace Bill”
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 17, 20221 min read
Presenters Announced for 2022 Virtual Advocacy Day
Speakers include 2022 NASW-IL State Senator and State Representative of the Year Awardees There's still time to register and earn up to...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 14, 20221 min read
NASW-IL DEIC Subcommittee Statement on Treatment Not Trauma
NASW-Illinois Chapter Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (NASW-IL DEIC) Subcommittee on Treatment Not Trauma The mental health...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 1, 20228 min read
Practicing Telehealth Therapy in Illinois and Across State Lines
UPDATED 05/18/22 NASW-Illinois Chapter As we move into another year of COVID and its variants, social workers have learned to incorporate...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 25, 20225 min read
Getting Your LSW License in Illinois
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note the information listed in this article is subject to change. Check with the NASW-Illinois Chapter News page...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 12, 202213 min read
ANNOUNCING: 2022 Virtual Advocacy Day
Join NASW-IL for a day of virtual advocacy! 2022 VIRTUAL ADVOCACY DAY Monday, March 21, 2022 REGISTER HERE Day's Schedule: Educational...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 10, 20221 min read
NASW-IL Statement on the Push for Ineffective Sentence Enhancements
NASW-Illinois Chapter Statement on the Push for Ineffective Sentence Enhancements Rather Than Meaningful Policy Reforms to Protect DCFS...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 7, 20223 min read
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Illinois LSW Testing Law
An updated FAQ was published on January 12, 2022, following Public Act 102-0326, taking effect on January 1, 2022. Click here to read it....
NASW-IL Staff
Sep 17, 20215 min read
2021 Illinois General Assembly Legislative Session: Final Wrap-Up
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and their clients. As the largest...
NASW-IL Staff
Sep 10, 202137 min read
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