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IDFPR Website Domain Change
The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) website domain has changed as of June 14, 2022. If you have...
NASW-IL Staff
Jun 15, 20221 min read


IDFPR Waives License Renewal Fees and Initial Application Fees for Frontline Healthcare Workers
As reported by the chapter back in May, Governor Pritzker announced plans during his February budget address to waive licensing fees for...
NASW-IL Staff
May 27, 20224 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


2022 NASW-Illinois Chapter Election Results
Thank you to those who took part in this year's 2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections during the month of April. Below are the individuals...
NASW-IL Staff
May 10, 20227 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...

Joslyn K. Jelinek, LCSW
Apr 28, 20222 min read


Accepting Nominations for the 2022 Social Work Awards
Social Work Awards Nomination Form DEADLINE: Sunday, July 31, 2022 Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW-Illinois...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Governor Pritkzer Grants One-Time Fee Waiver for First-Time & Renewing LSW & LCSW License Applicants
05/27/22 UPDATE: IDFPR Waives License Renewal Fees and Initial Application Fees for Frontline Healthcare Workers We are happy to report...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 18, 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


2022 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections
The 2022 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections will take place from April 1–30, 2022. Keep an eye on your e-mail for a link to the electronic...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 1, 202210 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


The Time Is Right for Social Work! Happy Social Work Month 2022
March is Social Work Month This year's theme, "The Time Is Right for Social Work," emphasizes how the need for social workers is great. ...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 1, 20224 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


Speaking Truth to Power: The Voice of Social Work
Anjanette L. Young, MSW, LCSW The late John Lewis once said we have a moral obligation when we see something that is not right or not...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 16, 20226 min read


Call for Presenters! 2022 NASW-Illinois Chapter Conference
The NASW-Illinois Chapter is looking for presenters! This year's annual NASW-Illinois Chapter conference has been announced! This year's...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 16, 20222 min read


Group Participants Needed for NASW-IL Workforce Diversity Focus Group
In our continued efforts regarding strengthening the social work workforce in Illinois, the NASW-Illinois Chapter received additional...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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