June 2021 - Calumet District Update

Latesha Newson, LCSW, Northeastern District Chair

Greetings Calumet District,

As we are embarking on the second half of this year, I hope that you are doing well and thriving. This district update is to inform you regarding our chapter news. Be on the look out for upcoming district CEU workshops. As always, it is an honor to serve our district, and I welcome any suggestions and feedback.

All the best,

Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW

Calumet District Chair

CHAPTER NEWS

2021 NASW-IL Social Work Awards

Deadline: July 30, 2021

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW-Illinois Chapter Social Work Awards! This year, we are looking for outstanding individuals whose work has supported and promoted the social work profession and the people it serves. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, July 30, 2021. Find out more here: https://www.naswil.org/post/accepting-nominations-for-the-2021-social-work-awards

A Meeting of the Profession: 2021 Multistate NASW Conference (Live Virtual)

This year’s biannual conference is going national! This year’s A Meeting of the Profession: 2021 Multistate NASW Conference will be hosted with our sister chapters in North Dakota and Nevada. Taking place on October 21 & 22, 2021, up to 8.0 CEUs will be available over the two afternoons. A minimum of 3 CEUs in cultural competency and a 1-hour sexual harassment prevention training will be offered each day! Stay tuned as we announce conference workshops and details in the coming weeks with registration opening later this month. Join us for a virtual day of education with social workers from all over the US as we explore the latest advancements in the social work profession! Sponsorship and digital exhibitor sponsorships have just been announced! Find out more at https://www.naswil.org/conference.

OTHER NEWS

• Social Justice Brief: National Eviction Crisis in the Era of the Coronavirus Pandemic: https://www.naswil.org/post/social-justice-brief-national-eviction-crisis-in-the-era-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic

• NASW-IL Advocacy Updates: https://www.naswil.org/blog/categories/advocacy

• COVID-19: Legal Considerations for Resuming In-Person Services: https://www.naswil.org/post/covid-19-legal-considerations-for-resuming-in-person-services

• ANNOUNCING: Digital Exhibitor Sponsorship for 2021 NASW Chapters Conference: https://www.naswil.org/post/announcing-digital-exhibitor-sponsorship-for-2021-nasw-chapters-conference

• On anniversary of George Floyd’s death, NASW calls for meaningful police reform: https://www.naswil.org/post/on-anniversary-of-george-floyd-s-death-nasw-calls-for-meaningful-police-reform

• Spring 2021 FAQ for Graduating Illinois Social Work Students: https://www.naswil.org/post/spring-2021-faq-for-graduating-illinois-social-work-students

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It!): Updates on 2021 Licensure Renewal & Telehealth Practice

• 2019–2021 IDFPR Licensure Renewal Changes: https://www.naswil.org/post/2019-2021-idfpr-licensure-renewal-changes

• In-Person CEU Requirements Waived by IDFPR: https://www.naswil.org/post/breaking-news-nasw-il-efforts-successful-in-getting-in-person-ceu-requirements-waived-by-idfpr

• Updates on telehealth practice in IL: https://www.naswil.org/post/updates-on-the-telehealth-practice-during-covid-19

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