Chapter News

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

CHICAGO, IL—Thanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers...

National NASW Press Release Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has long been committed to voting rights...

In our continued efforts to strengthen the social work workforce in Illinois, the NASW-Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) received funding from...

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

The 55 members of the National Association of Social Workers Council of Chapter Presidents (NASW COCP) are outraged at the June 29, 2023,...

Approximately four years ago, the NASW-Illinois Chapter joined other Illinois advocates in support of legislation that allowed Illinois...

Reprinted from NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is deeply disappointed in this...

Reprinted NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Celebrating Pride this month and every month, the social work community recognizes that...

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

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is alarmed by attacks on democracy, including actions taken in the...

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

National NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) opposes the Association of Social Work...

Below is an update to our article from last August 2022 on the Post-Master of Social Work School Social Work Professional Educator...

NASW-Illinois Chapter Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (NASW-IL DEIC) The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois...

Ruth Lipschutz, LCSW, ACSW Practicing across state or national lines has been a challenging and confusing area for many social workers....

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-Illinois Chapter Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (NASW-IL DEIC) NASW-Illinois Chapter Full Statement on ASWB Test...

Today the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) released a long-awaited report on first-time pass rates (with demographics) for social...