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Don't Miss Your Window: Key Deadline Approaching for LCSW Licensure Alternative to the ASWB Clinical Exam
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
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 174 min read


NASW-Illinois Chapter 2025 Illinois Spring Legislative Report
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-IL Staff
Jul 95 min read


NASW seeks actions to reduce barriers to enter the profession
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.
NASW-IL Staff
Jun 173 min read


NASW-CA Crisis Response Regarding ICE Raids
We must stand together against fear-based, xenophobic policies that target vulnerable
populations and violate fundamental human rights.
NASW-IL Staff
Jun 102 min read


NASW Metro DC Expresses Outrage, Offers Mental Health Services Regarding May 21 Shooting of Two Israeli Embassy Workers
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.
NASW-IL Staff
May 222 min read


HB 1715 Passes IL Senate Unanimously, Keeps DCFS Focused on Protecting Children, Not Policing Them
HB1715 removes outdated statutory language that gave the DCFS unused police authority.
NASW-IL Staff
May 212 min read


SOGICE Has No Place in Ethical Social Work Practice
SOGICE fundamentally violates the social work profession’s commitment to affirming human dignity, advancing social justice, and protecting client self-determination.
NASW-IL Staff
May 53 min read


Illinois Surpasses 30,000 Licensed Social Workers, Boosted by Legislative Reforms and Educational Excellence Amid Mental Health Workforce Crisis
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-IL Staff
Apr 152 min read


From the Pen of the President: February 2025
NASW-Illinois Chapter President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW NASW-IL President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW (she/her) Greetings NASW-IL Social...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 315 min read


NASW-IL DEIAB Committee Statement on President Trump's Anti-DEI Platform
President Donald J. Trump had the opportunity this inauguration week to dispel fears around his administration’s views on diversity, equity,
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 243 min read


From the Pen of the President: December 2024
I remind social workers of our remarkable strength and resiliency to fight injustice and to fight for those marginalized in our society.
NASW-IL Staff
Dec 2, 20243 min read


ANNOUNCING! New Proposal and Legislative Guide to Support School Social Workers Across Illinois
The NASW-Illinois Chapter is excited to present two powerful new resources aimed at improving mental health support for students statewide.
NASW-IL Staff
Oct 17, 20242 min read


ISAC Renews Partial Loan Repayment Program for FY2025 for Social Workers Working in Community Behavioral Health Care
The Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program has reopened for the 2025 fiscal year.
NASW-IL Staff
Oct 9, 20241 min read


NASW-IL Announces Key Endorsements for 2024 Illinois General Election
The NASW-IL proudly announces its endorsements for the upcoming 2024 general elections.

NASW-IL Staff
Aug 28, 20243 min read


From the Pen of the President: August 2024
My ask of us as social workers, change agents, and difference makers is to remember our responsibility and to stay the course of justice!
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 1, 20244 min read


NASW-IL DEIAB Committee Statement on the Death of Sonya Massey
The systemic problems responsible for tragedies like the murder of Sonya Massey have been interrogated across and within the profession of s
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Senate Bill 3138 Passes in Both IL Houses, Securing Educational Scholarships for Former Foster Children
Thank you to Illinois State Senator Sara Feigenholtz and State Representative Kam Buckner whose sponsorship of Senate Bill 3138 (SB...
NASW-IL Staff
May 21, 20242 min read


NASW-IL Chapter Board of Directors Statement
NASW-Illinois Chapter Board of Directors The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is firmly committed to...
NASW-IL Staff
May 10, 20242 min read


Partial Loan Repayment Assistance Available to IL Social Work Graduates Working in IL Schools and Municipalities
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is currently accepting applications for their School and Municipal Social Work Shortage...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 1, 20242 min read


2023 NASW-Illinois Chapter Legislative Awards Announced
Awardees honored for their efforts during the spring 2023 legislative session. CHICAGO, IL—We are proud to announce this year’s 2023...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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