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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 15, 20252 min read


2025 NASW-IL Advocacy Day Recap
This year's format brought participants into the Illinois Capitol Building for face-to-face lobbying with their direct legislators for lobbying on key issues affecting the social work profession this session.
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 11, 20253 min read


2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections
The 2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections will take place from April 1–30, 2025.
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 1, 202510 min read


From the Pen of the President: April 2025
Throughout history, it has been the advocacy of social workers that has made a difference.
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Save the Date! 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference
This year's annual conference has been announced! This year's 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health - Compassion + Action ...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 17, 20253 min read


Illinois Social Workers Condemn Sen. Durbin’s Vote to Advance Harmful Spending Bill, Call for New Leadership
CHICAGO – The National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) strongly opposes the passage of the latest government...

Joslyn K. Jelinek, LCSW
Mar 15, 20252 min read


Registration Open! 2025 NASW National Conference
Registration is now open with early bird rates now available for this year's 2025 NASW National Conference!
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 6, 20251 min read


House Bill 1715 Passes House Committee Unanimously: A Step Forward for Child Welfare in Illinois
The National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is pleased to share that House Bill 1715 (an initiative of the chapt

Joslyn K. Jelinek, LCSW
Mar 3, 20252 min read


From the Pen of the Executive Director: March 2025
This year's theme, Social Work: Compassion + Action, has never been more important with the current challenges facing the social work profes
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 1, 20252 min read


Call for Presenters! 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference
We're looking for social work presenters! Hosted by: NASW-Illinois, NASW-Nevada, and NASW-North Dakota Dates: Wednesday, November 5 &...

Joslyn K. Jelinek, LCSW
Feb 11, 20252 min read
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