August 2024 - Chicago District Update

Jasmine Chandy, MSW, LCSW, Chicago District Chair

Can you believe it’s already August? I hope you’re having a positive start to your month so far.

We have many updates for this month! 

The Chicago District will be hosting a member appreciation event this fall to recognize our community of social workers and offer an opportunity for networking - details to come. We look forward to the opportunity to meet you!

NASW-IL Chicago District Chair Jasmine Chandy, MSW, LCSW (she/her)

NASW at DNC

Join NASW CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet and social work professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders for a panel discussion and reception highlighting the social work profession's impact on mental health policy nationwide.

Eligible for a FREE in-person CEU! Register at: https://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Legislative-Alerts?vvsrc=%2fEvents%2f7839%2fRegister

NASW-IL CE Worksheet for 2023–2025 LSW/LCSW Licensure

How do you track your CEs? Following the latest Social Work Act changes approved by IDFPR for the current licensure cycle, the NASW-Illinois Chapter is proud to release this year's NASW-IL CE Worksheet for Licensure. This document is intended to aid Illinois LSW and LCSW licensees to keep track of all continuing education requirements for the current licensure cycle. Download the worksheet at: https://www.naswil.org/post/just-released-nasw-il-ce-worksheet-for-2023-2025-lsw-lcsw-licensure

Save the Date! 2024 NASW Chapters Conference 

This year’s 2024 NASW Chapters Conference has been announced! This two-day virtual conference will be hosted with our sister chapters, NASW-Nevada and North Dakota, and will take place on Thursday, November 7 & Friday, November 8, 2024. Stay tuned as more information is available! Read more at: https://www.naswil.org/post/save-the-date-2024-nasw-chapters-conference

For more news, visit the NASW-Illinois Chapter News page: https://www.naswil.org/blog

Have questions, requests, or thoughts you’d like to share? Contact chicago.naswil@socialworkers.org.

Also remember you have a community of social workers ready to engage with key topics through the message boards! We'd love to hear from you.

I hope August offers you new opportunities to reset as we do meaningful work as social workers. 

Take good care,

Jasmine