Chapter News

Beginning January 1, 2026, any LCSW applicant utilizing the alternative to the ASWB clinical exam must obtain their additional 3,000 hours of supervised professional work experience while holding a valid LSW or Professional Educator License with School Support Personnel Endorsements in School Social Work

From regulating AI in therapy to securing new clinical supervision funding, this work is the result of collective action—it only happens because of you thanks to your membership, your advocacy, and your commitment to social work values.

NASW supports elimination of the entry-level licensure exams at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels, recognizing their role in perpetuating inequities and serving as barriers to a more diverse and representative social work workforce.

We must stand together against fear-based, xenophobic policies that target vulnerable populations and violate fundamental human rights.

The Metro DC Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) stands in strong solidarity, condemnation, and deep sympathy with Jewish social workers and the wider Jewish community after the fatal shooting May 21 of two Israeli embassy staffers leaving an American Jewish Committee function at the Capital Jewish Museum.

HB1715 removes outdated statutory language that gave the DCFS unused police authority.

SOGICE fundamentally violates the social work profession’s commitment to affirming human dignity, advancing social justice, and protecting client self-determination.

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.

NASW-Illinois Chapter President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW NASW-IL President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW (she/her) Greetings NASW-IL Social...

President Donald J. Trump had the opportunity this inauguration week to dispel fears around his administration’s views on diversity, equity,

I remind social workers of our remarkable strength and resiliency to fight injustice and to fight for those marginalized in our society.

The NASW-Illinois Chapter is excited to present two powerful new resources aimed at improving mental health support for students statewide.

The Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program has reopened for the 2025 fiscal year.

The NASW-IL proudly announces its endorsements for the upcoming 2024 general elections.

My ask of us as social workers, change agents, and difference makers is to remember our responsibility and to stay the course of justice!

The systemic problems responsible for tragedies like the murder of Sonya Massey have been interrogated across and within the profession of s

Thank you to Illinois State Senator Sara Feigenholtz and State Representative Kam Buckner whose sponsorship of Senate Bill 3138 (SB...

NASW-Illinois Chapter Board of Directors The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is firmly committed to...

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is currently accepting applications for their School and Municipal Social Work Shortage...

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