Chapter News

Diona Shelton, DSW, LCSW, CATP, CCTP Southern District Chair Happy New Year, Southern District! Welcome to 2023! I hope everyone has had...

With the state of Illinois having an unprecedented number of new licensed social workers join the profession in 2022 due to the removal of the licensing examination as requirement for licensed social workers (LSWs), many are looking ahead to that next step in licensing—becoming a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). LCSWs are authorized to independently practice clinical social work in Illinois under the auspices of an employer or in private practice. For questions about w

National NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work Program at...

Joel L. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director Happy 2023 to the social work community! In my many years...

National NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) applauds President Biden for signing into...

Samantha Allen, MSW, LCSW, Calumet District Chair Seasons Greetings Calumet District, Tis this season to be Jolly. I hope you are all...

Kimberly Stoerger, West Central District Chair Hello West Central District! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season and looking...

Melissa Box, LCSW, LSOE, LSOTP East Central District Chair “Social Working” through the Holidays Social workers, like many healthcare...

Michael Mallory, MSW, LCSW, Chicago District Chair Good Day, Chicago, I hope all of you were able to enjoy a restorative holiday break...

The NASW-Illinois Chapter Board of Directors is looking for YOU! Submit a nomination here. Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2023 Do you want...