Chapter News

Melissa Box, LCSW, LSOE, LSOTP East Central District Chair East Central District Update 2/3/22 Upcoming Networking Event 3/30/22 I am...

Diona Shelton, LCSW, CATP, CCT Southern District Chair Hello my fellow social workers, and welcome to the month of February! February is...

NASW-Illinois Chapter President Kenna Dunlap Johnson, MBA, MSW, LCSW Welcome to 2022 Hello again, NASW-IL members and social workers...

NASW is establishing a task force that will revise the NASW Standards for Social Work Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care, which...

In our continued efforts regarding strengthening the social work workforce in Illinois, the NASW-Illinois Chapter received additional...

NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) applauds the efforts of President Biden, Vice ...

Melissa Box, LCSW, LSOE, LSOTP East Central District Chair Intentionality in the New Year The new year has begun and we are off and...

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note the information listed in this article is subject to change. Check with the NASW-Illinois Chapter News page or the licensing board (IDFPR) for any changes as they are announced. Following the changes of Public Act 102-0326, starting January 1, 2022, a licensing examination is no longer required for licensure as an Illinois Licensed Social Worker (LSW). New LSW applicants are no longer required to complete ASWB’s Masters exam prior to licensure, and

Michael Mallory, Chicago District Chair Good Day, Chicago! Cheers to a New Year, I hope all of you had a lovely and restorative holiday...

Becka Ross, MSW, LCSW Three Rivers District Chair Hello Three River District Social Workers! I hope you are staying warm and safe. I wish...