Chapter News

Last summer, the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) launched a virtual version of the application process for social workers. This new process has significantly sped up application processing times which, in turn, has allowed us to update our recommendations for all graduating social work students applying for the LSW.

The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) proudly announces that Illinois now licenses over 30,000 social workers, a landmark achievement attributed to robust educational institutions and progressive legislative reforms enacted by the Illinois General Assembly and Governor JB Pritzker.

IDFPR has received reports that licensees may be receiving emails requesting responses from a source impersonating the IDFPR. 

Litigation challenging CTA enforcement has continued over the past weeks.

We have just been informed of a recent change by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) that affects the Lic

If you created your company before January 1, 2024, you must file BOI by January 1, 2025! At the beginning of the year, the Corporate...

ISAC is currently accepting applications for their School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program through June 30, 2025.

ISAC is currently accepting applications for their School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program through June 30, 2025.

Are you currently enrolled in a post–master's of social work PEL program at a public university in Illinois to become a school social worker

A brief update on some significant progress we've made with our partners at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional...

Introducing a voluntary form designed to help social workers track their clinical supervision

Following the latest Social Work Act changes approved by IDFPR for the current licensure cycle, the NASW-Illinois Chapter is proud to...

The department has revised the Social Work Rules to align with recent changes in Illinois law and approved amendments to the Administrative

The following changes were made by Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to the Administrative Code sections...

The following changes were proposed to the Administrative Code sections that apply to social work (Social Work “Rules”). These changes...

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

NASW-Illinois Chapter membership dollars help us to devote staff time to provide clarification around many commonly asked questions about...

NASW-Illinois Chapter membership dollars help us to devote staff time to provide clarification around many commonly asked questions about...

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

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