Chapter News

Samantha Allen, MSW, LCSW, Calumet District Chair Greetings Calumet District, Tis the season to be jolly! I hope you are all well and in...

For the new 2023 licensure renewal cycle starting on December 1, 2023, and ending November 30, 2025, all Illinois social workers can expect two amendments to their licensure renewal requirements as required by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR). These requirements affect all licensed Illinois social workers who hold a licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) license and are renewing their license for the second

Jacki Brunk (she/her), LCSW Northeastern District Chair Welcome to the monthly district update for the Northeast District! The month of...

Diona Shelton (she/her), DSW, LCSW, CATP, CCTP Southern District Chair Happy Holidays, Southern District! Season’s Greetings! The holiday...

NASW-Illinois Chapter President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW Greetings, NASW-IL Social Work Community, I hope that your holiday season is...

The deadline to renew all Illinois social work licenses (LSW and LCSW) is this November 30, 3023. Please note that to maintain your social work license in Illinois, all licensees must renew their license through the IDFPR renewal portal by November 30th. Click here to read our 2023 NASW-Illinois Chapter Guide to Licensure Renewal. This year’s guide includes detailed, step-by-step instructions on renewing your license, frequently asked questions, and more. Still unsure if you’

NASW Applauds Senators Stabenow, Barrasso, Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo and Finance Committee Members on historic markup...

The NASW-Illinois Chapter Board of Directors is looking for YOU! Submit a nomination here. Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2024 Do you want...

New bill addresses significant delays in processing first-time applicants/reinstatements by social workers and awaits governors signature...

NASW-IL Action Alert The NASW-Illinois Chapter has been working with stakeholders and members of the Illinois General Assembly to address...