Chapter News

At the beginning of the year, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect, affecting the work of social workers across the...

The 2024 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections will take place from April 1–30, 2024. Keep an eye on your e-mail for a link to the electronic...

New this year, the NASW-Illinois Chapter has purchased a product that allows for real-time access to the bills the chapter is currently...

NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us create resources like this article and our website that clarify many of the questions about...

Reprinted from NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers March 1, 2024 Amar Desai CEO, Optum Health Amar.desai@optum.com Andrew Witty, MD CEO,...

NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is currently accepting applications for their School and Municipal Social Work Shortage...

Hello students! I hope you are all getting excited for Advocacy Day! As always, keep an eye out for what your campus and student liaisons...

Awardees honored for their efforts during the spring 2023 legislative session. CHICAGO, IL—We are proud to announce this year’s 2023...

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...