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Join the NASW-Illinois Chapter Ethics Committee
Brent Diers, LCSW, and Mary E. Garrison, LCSW, ACSW NASW-Illinois Chapter Ethics Committee APPLY HERE DEADLINE: Monday, May 31, 2021 The...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 29, 20212 min read


Sen Peters moves legislation to provide financial aid application assistance to DCFS youth
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...

Joslyn K. Jelinek, LCSW
Apr 22, 20212 min read


IL Rep Hirschauer moves to amend School Safety Drill Act to protect students
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 22, 20211 min read


Learn More About School Social Work Workforce Bill SB2071
In recent weeks, the NASW-Illinois Chapter has been receiving an uptick of correspondence surrounding a school social work workforce...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 20, 20219 min read


NASW-IL DEIC Statement on the Death of Adam Toledo
Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW NASW-Illinois Chapter Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (NASW-IL DEIC) Chair and Calumet District...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 16, 20214 min read


Asian American History Curriculum Bill Passes the Illinois House
Grace K. Pai, Director of Organizing Asian Americans Advancing Justice—Chicago The NASW-Illinois Chapter was a coalition member. Below is...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 15, 20212 min read


IL Sen Sims moves to ensure youth in DCFS custody won't be forced to leave behind belongings
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership help us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 14, 20211 min read


IL Sen Gillespie moves to address school social worker shortage
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership help us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 14, 20212 min read


Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through May 1, 2021
The governor's COVID-19 Executive Order No. 71 has been extended for another month through May 1, 2021. This executive order includes an...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 7, 20211 min read


Spring 2021: NASW-Illinois Chapter Advocacy Update
While the NASW-Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is currently monitoring or advocating for over 300 (and growing) bills currently active in the...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 1, 202113 min read


2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections
The 2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections will take place from April 1–30, 2021. Keep an eye on your e-mail for a link to the electronic...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 1, 202115 min read


Presenters Announced for 2021 Virtual Advocacy Day
Speakers include IL Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch There's still time to register and earn up to 3.0...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 31, 20211 min read


Spring 2021 FAQ for Graduating Illinois Social Work Students
The below FAQ was developed to answer a lot of the questions the NASW-Illinois Chapter was receiving from graduating social work students...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 18, 20213 min read


Accepting Nominations for the 2021 Social Work Awards
Social Work Awards Nomination Form DEADLINE: Friday, July 30, 2021 Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW-Illinois...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 16, 20212 min read


Sen. Peters Advances NASW-IL Initiative That Pushes DCFS to Help with Financial Aid
The below press release was released by Illinois State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago). The legislation is an NASW-Illinois Chapter...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 10, 20211 min read


Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through April 3, 2021
The governor's COVID-19 Executive Order No. 71 has been extended for another month through April 3, 2021. This executive order includes...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 10, 20211 min read


NASW-IL Publishes Workforce Evaluation Report
Joel L. Rubin, MSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director This month, the chapter is publishing our study on the social work...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 4, 20212 min read


NASW-IL Supports Telehealth Access Bill to Protect Virtual Healthcare Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic
Coalition to Protect Telehealth The NASW-Illinois Chapter was a partner in the Coalition to Protect Telehealth. Springfield—The Coalition...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 23, 20213 min read


Join the NASW-IL Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee!
APPLY HERE! DEADLINE: Friday, March 26, 2021 Latesha Newson, LCSW We’re looking for social work leaders who are passionate about creating...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 22, 20212 min read


Call for Presenters! 2021 NASW Chapters Conference
The NASW-Illinois Chapter is opening a call for presentations that are creative, interactive, and audience-engaged. We are seeking...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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