Chapter News

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...

For the new 2023 licensure renewal cycle starting on December 1, 2023, and ending November 30, 2025, all Illinois social workers can...

The deadline to renew all Illinois social work licenses (LSW and LCSW) is this November 30, 3023. Please note that to maintain your...

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...

Governor Pritzker Signs Landmark Bill to Strengthen Our Mental Health Workforce by Forging an Equitable Path for Social Work Licensure...

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

One of the newer education requirements affecting the current licensure cycle ending on November 30, 2023, is the requirement of one-hour...

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

Update: The state officially removed the in-person requirement July 2023. To learn more goto: https://www.naswil.org/post/idfpr-officiall...

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

Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) renewal requirements for the current 2021–2023 licensure cycle...

National NASW Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) welcomes the release today of the Social...

With news of the rule filing by Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to remove the in-person continuing...