Ask NASW-IL: Can a CEU course fulfill 2 CEU specialties at once?
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) renewal requirements for the current 2021–2023 licensure cycle...
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NASW-IL Staff
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Social Work Profession One Step Closer to Interstate Licensure Compact
National NASW Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) welcomes the release today of the Social...
NASW-IL Staff
- Feb 23
- 3 min
Ask NASW-IL: Will this course count for CEUs in Illinois?
With news of the rule filing by Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to remove the in-person continuing...
NASW-IL Staff
- Feb 16
- 2 min
February 14, 2023 Update on the Social Work Interstate Compact
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) supports changes to the Model Social Work Interstate Compact Bill under development...
NASW-IL Staff
- Feb 3
- 1 min
NASW Opposes Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Exams
National NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) opposes the Association of Social Work...
NASW-IL Staff
- Feb 2
- 2 min
2021–2023 Licensure Renewal Update: Rules Filed to Remove In-Person CE Requirement
The NASW-Illinois Chapter met again with Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) officials who informed us...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jan 13
- 4 min
UPDATE: Post-Master of Social Work School Social Work Professional Educator License Scholarship
Below is an update to our article from last August 2022 on the Post-Master of Social Work School Social Work Professional Educator...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jan 5
- 8 min
Ask NASW-IL: Now that I have my LSW, how do I get my LCSW?
With the state of Illinois having an unprecedented number of new licensed social workers join the profession in 2022 due to the removal...
NASW-IL Staff
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
Ask NASW-IL: I'm a new LSW/LCSW—do I need to start acquiring CEUs yet?
With the removal of the licensing examination as requirement for licensed social workers (LSWs) in Illinois at the beginning of the year,...
NASW-IL Staff
- Oct 4, 2022
- 6 min
Ask NASW-IL: What do I need to renew my LSW/LCSW license in 2023?
Regardless of when you first receive your license, every license shall expire on November 30 of each odd-numbered year. The next license...
NASW-IL Staff
- Sep 23, 2022
- 1 min
IDFPR Waives License Restoration Fees for LCSWs through 01/01/28
The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has shared with us an FAQ about the Mental Health Workforce...
NASW-IL Staff
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
Ask NASW-IL: Can I see my client via telehealth if they travel outside of Illinois?
As "reopening" continues and social workers and their clients become more mobile in their locations, social workers are ethically and...
NASW-IL Staff
- Aug 30, 2022
- 7 min
Ethical Out-of-State Telehealth Practice: National and International Considerations
Ruth Lipschutz, LCSW, ACSW Practicing across state or national lines has been a challenging and confusing area for many social workers....
NASW-IL Staff
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
Effects of ASWB Report Results on Interstate Licensure Compact
In light of recent reports on the biased nature of ASWB exams and how it affects the Interstate Licensure Compact, please note that the...
NASW-IL Staff
- Aug 6, 2022
- 2 min
ASWB First-Time Pass Results Released: This Is Not Ok
Today the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) released a long-awaited report on first-time pass rates (with demographics) for social...
NASW-IL Staff
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Ask NASW-IL: Do I Need In-Person CEUs for 2023 Licensure?
Updated: January 20, 2023 One of the most common questions we've been getting these days is whether the IDFPR in-person CEU requirement...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jul 14, 2022
- 1 min
Social Work Compact Initial Draft Released—Your Feedback is Needed!
Last week, the Council of State Governments (CSG) released an initial draft of the Social Work Compact for review and public comment. To...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jun 15, 2022
- 1 min
IDFPR Website Domain Change
The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) website domain has changed as of June 14, 2022. If you have...
NASW-IL Staff
- May 27, 2022
- 4 min
IDFPR Waives License Renewal Fees and Initial Application Fees for Frontline Healthcare Workers
As reported by the chapter back in May, Governor Pritzker announced plans during his February budget address to waive licensing fees for...
NASW-IL Staff
- Apr 18, 2022
- 2 min
Governor Pritkzer Grants One-Time Fee Waiver for First-Time & Renewing LSW & LCSW License Applicants
05/27/22 UPDATE: IDFPR Waives License Renewal Fees and Initial Application Fees for Frontline Healthcare Workers We are happy to report...
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