Chapter News

Although it is very difficult to put aside the foreboding feeling many of us in the social work community have at this time, it is also important to look at the core values laid out in our code of ethics—those of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence—and celebrate how these have helped shaped and strengthened our country. However, you spend your Independence Day weekend, please keep these positive

There were several national policies and initiatives implemented in the past year that impacted the child welfare system. A few important changes include new leadership in government agencies, the Trump Administration’s Executive Order (EO) on Foster Care, the Home for Every Child (HFEC) initiative, letters to states, and congressional actions.

To help guide CSWs through the process of opening a private practice, NASW has compiled a list of frequently asked questions from NASW members. This Tips & Tools for Social Workers answers those questions and provides resources to help them get started.

The NASW-Illinois Chapter joins with 44 other leading human service, advocacy, and legal organizations today to issue the following statement denouncing the June 18 legal opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel, which seeks to dismantle one of the nation’s most important civil rights for people with disabilities: the right to receive services in their own homes and communities.

On June 8, 2026, the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) announced that CAQH is now DataSpring, powered by CAQH.

The NASW-Illinois Chapter Ethics Committee (NASW-IL EC) is seeking new members. This is a great opportunity for chapter members to guide and lead the chapter in the exploration of new territory and expanding our vision in all ethical areas. By joining the Ethics Committee, you aren’t just interpreting rules—you are building the resources, leading the training, and driving the advocacy that protects both our clients and our peers.

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW-Illinois Chapter Social Work Awards!

Most U.S. social workers are already using artificial intelligence in their professional practice, and most say they need clearer ethical guidelines, stronger client protections and more training to do it responsibly, according to a new national survey conducted by the Moritz Center for Societal Impact at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work in collaboration with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has announced its support for a multi-state lawsuit, challenging the U.S. Department of Education's new rule that redefines and restricts federal student loan limits for graduate students.

Social workers are often asked to hold extraordinary complexity while staying responsive, grounded, ethical, and effective. Entire communities and systems continue moving because social workers keep finding ways to absorb more, adapt more, and carry more. There is something deeply admirable in that. There is also a cost. People can spend years proving they can carry everything while losing connection to what they actually want to carry.