Chapter News

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...

The NASW-Illinois Chapter is looking for presenters! This year's annual conference has been announced! This year's 2023 NASW Chapters...

Thank you to those who took part in this year's 2023 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections during the month of April. Below are the individuals...

We're looking for a 2023–2024 social work intern for the academic school year! Spend your internship with the largest professional...

Reprinted from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Press Release Action by the Biden-Harris Administration will make more Medicaid ...

Reprinted from Capitol Fax With COVID-19 Public Health Emergency proclamations set to lapse on May 11, state Rep. Bob Morgan,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is alarmed by attacks on democracy, including actions taken in the...

The 2023 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections will take place from April 1–30, 2023. Keep an eye on your e-mail for a link to the electronic...