Chapter News

CHICAGO, IL—Thanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers...

Request a Social Work Awards Nomination Form DEADLINE: 9am on Monday, April 22, 2024 Nominations are now being accepted for the annual...

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-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that helps and supports the profession. As the largest membership...

Michael Mallory, MSW, LCSW, Chicago District Chair Happy New Year, everyone, I hope all of you were able to enjoy the holiday season and...

Jacki Brunk (she/her), LCSW Northeastern District Chair Welcome to the monthly district update for the Northeast District! Happy New...

Samantha Allen, MSW, LCSW, Calumet District Chair Greetings Calumet District, Greetings Calumet District, Happy New Year! Welcome to...

Diona Shelton (she/her), DSW, LCSW, CATP, CCTP Southern District Chair Happy New Year, Southern District! I hope you had the opportunity...

For the new 2023 licensure renewal cycle starting on December 1, 2023, and ending November 30, 2025, all Illinois social workers can...

NASW-Illinois Chapter President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW Greetings, NASW-IL Social Work Community, I hope that your holiday season is...

The deadline to renew all Illinois social work licenses (LSW and LCSW) is this November 30, 3023. Please note that to maintain your...

The NASW-Illinois Chapter Board of Directors is looking for YOU! Submit a nomination here. Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2024 Do you want...

New bill addresses significant delays in processing first-time applicants/reinstatements by social workers and awaits governors signature...

NASW-IL Action Alert The NASW-Illinois Chapter has been working with stakeholders and members of the Illinois General Assembly to address...

Reprinted from NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers Mirean Coleman, LICSW, CT Director of Clinical Practice On November 2, 2023, the...

This year, the National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is honoring the work of some exceptional Illinois...

In our continued efforts to strengthen the social work workforce in Illinois, the NASW-Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) received funding from...

Joel L. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director As I write this note, we are concluding a summer of...

The Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program reopened for SFY24 on August 1, 2023. The program provides...

Governor Pritzker Signs Landmark Bill to Strengthen Our Mental Health Workforce by Forging an Equitable Path for Social Work Licensure...