Chapter News

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...

REGISTER NOW! Join us for two days of live virtual education with social workers across our sister chapters in NASW-Nevada and NASW-North...

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Thursday, August 17, 2023 The nomination deadline has been extended! Nominations are still being accepted for this...

NASW-Illinois Chapter President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW Greetings, NASW-Illinois Chapter Social Work Community! I am honored to...

Rules Officially Passed for Removal of In-Person CE Requirement from Social Work Licensure As previously reported by the chapter, rules...

The 55 members of the National Association of Social Workers Council of Chapter Presidents (NASW COCP) are outraged at the June 29, 2023,...

Approximately four years ago, the NASW-Illinois Chapter joined other Illinois advocates in support of legislation that allowed Illinois...

Reprinted from National NASW It’s a busy time for student loan borrowers! Several new programs have been announced, and payments are set...

Request a Social Work Awards Nomination Form DEADLINE: Monday, July 31, 2023 Nominations are now being accepted for the annual...

NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefits Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...

This year's annual conference has been announced! This year's 2023 NASW Chapters Conference: A Meeting of the Profession will be a...

NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that supports a more equitable profession and a better life for your...