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Update on CareDash and BetterHelp Concerns
Office of General Counsel, NASW National Please see below an update from national NASW General Counsel Anne B. Camper, JD, MBA: We...
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Ask NASW-IL: Do I Need In-Person CEUs for 2023 Licensure?
Update: The state officially removed the in-person requirement July 2023. To learn more goto: https://www.naswil.org/post/idfpr-officiall...
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 4, 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


Registration Open! Reconnecting through Social Work: 2022 NASW-Illinois Chapter Hybrid Conference
Let's get together to reconnect! REGISTER NOW! Join us for an in-person, live virtual, or hybrid (both!) day of education with social...
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 15, 20223 min read


Social Work Compact Initial Draft Released—Your Feedback is Needed!
Last week, the Council of State Governments (CSG) released an initial draft of the Social Work Compact for review and public comment. To...
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 14, 20221 min read


Coming Soon: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988, the new three-digit number for mental health, substance use and suicidal crises, will be available nationwide by July 16, 2022. ...
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 12, 20222 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


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
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