Mary Garrison, LCSW, ACSW East Central District Chair
Hello all, and happy May! I hope this update finds you well and holding on to hope that we are moving forward in the pandemic. Let’s be hopeful there is an end in sight! I hope you are all staying “self-focused.”
I am winding down my term as your East Central District Chair, and we will welcome a new colleague to take over—yay! Please check our “News” page in the coming weeks as results are announced. https://www.naswil.org//blog
Welcome to our newest members and to those that have renewed your membership. We are so glad you are a part of the NASW-Illinois Chapter family.
CHAPTER NEWS
Call for Chapter Ethics Committee (CEC) members. Our chapter ethics committee is seeking new members and would love YOU to consider joining. To learn more about our committee and the call, please check this link out and let me know if you have any questions (I am a member of the CEC so please do not hesitate to reach out to me with questions!): https://www.naswil.org/post/join-the-nasw-illinois-chapter-ethics-committee
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. Please stay tuned as we announce conference workshops and more details in the coming weeks with registration opening in June. 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 in 2021! https://www.naswil.org/conference
OTHER NEWS
Join the NASW-Illinois Chapter Ethics Committee: https://www.naswil.org/post/join-the-nasw-illinois-chapter-ethics-committee
NASW-IL Advocacy Updates: https://www.naswil.org/blog/categories/advocacy
Learn More About School Social Work Workforce Bill SB2071: https://www.naswil.org/post/learn-more-about-school-social-work-workforce-bill-sb2071
NASW-IL DEIC Statement on the Death of Adam Toledo: https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-il-deic-statement-on-the-death-of-adam-toledo
NASW applauds President Biden for executive order to reduce gun violence: https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-applauds-president-biden-for-executive-order-to-reduce-gun-violence
Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through May 1, 2021: https://www.naswil.org/post/telehealth-services-extended-in-illinois-through-may-1-2021
NASW commends Major League Baseball for decision to move All-Star Game out of Atlanta: https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-commends-major-league-baseball-for-decision-to-move-all-star-game-out-of-atlanta
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 Licensure Renewal & Telehealth Practice During COVID-19
Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through May 29, 2021: https://www.naswil.org/post/telehealth-services-extended-in-illinois-through-may-29-2021
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