<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[NASW-Illinois]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASW-Illinois Chapter]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:21:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.naswil.org/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Tips &#38; Tools for Social Workers: Artificial Intelligence - Resources and Information for Clinical Social Workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Tips &#38; Tools for Social Workers provides information on three central themes to support CSWs with continued learning: How AI is being used by CSWs, ethical and legal considerations, and AI limitations.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-tips-tools-for-social-workers-artificial-intelligence-resources-and-information-for-clinic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa2b87a571318e8c9e1a7bb</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:28:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_fe0aaa9ac33748448292644ace571e71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Pen of the Executive Director: September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summer of 2026 has been one of volatile weather across the state of Illinois. My hope is that any necessary clean-up has been completed, that everyone’s power, if lost, has been restored, and you all remain safe.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/from-the-pen-of-the-executive-director-september-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95c1e536df210911b9e36d</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Pen]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_f318037783874c6481c36e178c764b15~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for Presenters! 2027 NASW Chapters Spring Virtual Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re thrilled to invite you to share your expertise and passion at the 2027 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference! Join fellow social work professionals from across our region in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin as we gather to explore innovative approaches and best practices in mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/call-for-presenters-2027-nasw-chapters-spring-virtual-conference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a91bd118739c58a868d36ed</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:01:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_1907c6540dcd4d41b876b12f0c7671bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_454,h_341,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calling All Social Workers &#38; Students: Get Involved with NASW PACE in Illinois]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a social worker, social work student, or community member interested in advocacy, civic engagement, and making a positive impact in your community? NASW PACE in Illinois is looking for volunteers interested in getting involved with upcoming civic engagement and volunteer opportunities. Whether you’re interested in connecting with your community, supporting advocacy efforts, participating in volunteer activities, or learning more about the political process, there are opportunities to...]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/calling-all-social-workers-students-get-involved-with-nasw-pace-in-illinois</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f5f5310c1d906181bf267</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:52:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_7b840e11a1cd42709a694ea73e63b49d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_127,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Your AI Note Taker Isn't Telling You About Liability]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI note taking software has become a routine part of practice for many clinicians, and the appeal is easy to understand. They save time and cut down on after-hours charting. But there's a gap between what these tools are marketed to do and what they actually create: a permanent, detailed record that behaves very differently from the notes clinicians have written by hand for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/what-your-ai-note-taker-isn-t-telling-you-about-liability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7cd18b60971ea08f918269</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:18:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9432c766b2f42f0adad25f6b48d00df.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Court Applies Chiles v. Salazar to Teletherapy Licensing Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent federal court decision shows how a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mental health counseling, Chiles v. Salazar, is beginning to influence other legal disputes involving licensed mental health professionals. As the leading resource for the social work profession, NASW is committed to helping members understand important legal developments that may affect practice, licensure, and client care.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/federal-court-applies-chiles-v-salazar-to-teletherapy-licensing-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79f50ebb2b410376b92ba6</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Licensure]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:03:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/721296_99b34d806b414a15a5bc17bca095c8e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_295,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Seeks Stories from Social Workers Affected by New Student Loan Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[ On July 1, 2026, unprecedented cuts to the federal student loan system because of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) went into effect. In response, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) as part of a broad coalition of labor unions, consumer protection, student, borrower advocacy, and civil rights organizations launched the “One Big Bill” campaign today to elevate the stories of millions of Americans with student loan debt....]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-seeks-stories-from-social-workers-affected-by-new-student-loan-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79f42034f2dd6f02ac832d</guid><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:57:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/721296_99b34d806b414a15a5bc17bca095c8e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_295,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Pen of the President: August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are you seeing that needs to exist? What knowledge are you carrying that another social worker could use? Where could your experience strengthen someone else’s idea? What community or professional need might benefit from several of us thinking about it together? Knowledge becomes more powerful when it moves. Share what you are seeing.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/from-the-pen-of-the-president-august-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79dcc7ecb2cb929ff686d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[From the Pen]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:29:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_e4daafce98834a1084be9cd2814f84de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW-WI Statement on the Shooting of Corey Ruiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter, extends our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the recent tragedy in Shreveport. We grieve with the community and stand with those who have lost so much. ]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-wi-statement-on-the-shooting-of-corey-ruiz</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62926d424f5a9980a60b11</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:20:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/211e5a_43e86648a5c34aa98be0c4c3d2965293~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_350,h_162,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Continues To Advocate To Have Social Work Considered A Professional Degree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social work students are caught between a federal rule, a court order, and a Department of Education (ED) that has signaled the rules could change again.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-continues-to-advocate-to-have-social-work-considered-a-professional-degree</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e8dad91f517cb726ef181</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:52:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/721296_99b34d806b414a15a5bc17bca095c8e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_295,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Applauds Federal Court Decision Striking Down Administration’s Attempt to Restrict Public Service Loan Forgiveness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) applauds the federal court decision in National Council of Nonprofits et al. v. McMahon et al., which struck down a Department of Education rule that would have unlawfully restricted access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-applauds-federal-court-decision-striking-down-administration-s-attempt-to-restrict-public-servi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d637f6c303678bb74dfa5</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:39:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/721296_99b34d806b414a15a5bc17bca095c8e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_295,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 30 decision upholding the Birthright Citizenship provision of the 14th Amendment represents a critical victory for child welfare, social justice, and human rights which are core tenets of the social work profession. This ruling affirms one of America’s most essential post-Civil War constitutional protections, originally designed to guarantee citizenship to formerly enslaved people. ]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-applauds-supreme-court-ruling-on-birthright-citizenship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d5f03646539e116356d19</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:20:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/721296_99b34d806b414a15a5bc17bca095c8e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_295,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registration Open! 2026 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Strength in Action - How We Uplift, Defend, &#38; Transform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for this year's 2026 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Strength in Action - How We Uplift, Defend, &#38; Transform. Hosted with our sibling chapters, NASW-Missouri and NASW-Nevada, this two-day live virtual conference will be taking place on Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, 2026, and offer up to 8 CEUs.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/registration-open-2026-nasw-chapters-virtual-conference-strength-in-action-how-we-uplift-defend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d32a16c303678bb746bd9</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:37:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_8d8391ec3e87477295b24337bee2c48b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW-Illinois Chapter 2026 Illinois Spring Legislative Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Successful advocacy is measured by more than the number of bills signed into law. Preventing harmful legislation from advancing, negotiating improvements before passage, and educating lawmakers on the impact of proposed policy are all part of the work. The NASW-Illinois Chapter remained actively engaged on all of those fronts throughout this session.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-illinois-chapter-2026-illinois-spring-legislative-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a46a0a2b176a354da80fcc6</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:39:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_4da5307a09274109b9c9528977d7f375~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Pen of the Executive Director: July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 notions in mind.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/from-the-pen-of-the-executive-director-july-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a440b223c06bdad5429fc28</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[From the Pen]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_f318037783874c6481c36e178c764b15~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Tips &#38; Tools for Social Workers: Emerging Foster Care Policies and Programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-tips-tools-for-social-workers-emerging-foster-care-policies-and-programs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a44301bde1908b1cec81931</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:10:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_fe0aaa9ac33748448292644ace571e71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Tips &#38; Tools for Social Workers: Starting a Private Practice - Frequently Asked Questions by NASW Members]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Tools for Social Workers answers those questions and provides resources to help them get started. ]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/starting-a-private-practice-frequently-asked-questions-by-nasw-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a442e8c69b2dfbbf12c73b4</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:03:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_fe0aaa9ac33748448292644ace571e71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW-IL Joins 44 Leading Organizations to Denounce DOJ Opinion Threatening the Rights of People with Disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-il-joins-44-leading-organizations-to-denounce-doj-opinion-threatening-the-rights-of-people-with</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42e7ea45fef714ad472c83</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:53:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/211e5a_19b7b3a8635445d9830fcac890884767~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_350,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Tips and Tools for Social Workers: The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) is now DataSpring ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 8, 2026, the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) announced that CAQH is now DataSpring, powered by CAQH. ]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-tips-and-tools-for-social-workers-the-council-for-affordable-quality-healthcare-caqh-is-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42d73b7353421c5453ce89</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:46:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_fe0aaa9ac33748448292644ace571e71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for New Members! Join the 2026 NASW-Illinois Chapter Ethics Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/call-for-new-members-join-the-2026-nasw-illinois-chapter-ethics-committee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ead8ea79d1da57f732495</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:55:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_6ccedba346af4c548ccf235c7d9fe117~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_792,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>