Chapter News

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the largest membership organization of social workers in the United States, believes - and has always believed – that few things are as important as public safety and individual health and well-being.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) strongly opposes an executive order from President Trump that would forcibly remove unhoused people from public spaces and institutionalize them. This order criminalizes poverty and does little to address mental illness, economic distress and other issues that cause homelessness.

This Tips and Tools provides a brief overview of the federal budgeting process and outlines how the law decreases older adults’ access to Medicaid, the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicare, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—disproportionately affecting older immigrants and refugees—while weakening Social Security and other public programs.

Governor JB Pritzker has officially signed House Bill 1806, the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources (WOPR) Act, into law, making Illinois one of the first states in the country to directly prohibit AI from impersonating a licensed mental health professional.

This is my first letter to you NASW-Illinois Chapter President, and I want to begin by saying how honored I am to serve this powerful community of social workers. I step into this role with humility, hope, and deep respect for the strength and resilience of our profession.

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.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) recognizes the critical role of field placements in preparing future social workers and believes that financial barriers should not prevent students from successfully completing their education.

Get ready for the upcoming November 30th deadline for Illinois social work licensure renewal!

Following recent changes made by the state to social work continluing eduation requirements, we have updated our NASW-IL CE Worksheet...