Advocacy

The social work profession was founded in social change. Throughout the profession’s history, social workers have sought to ensure that all people have equal access to the resources and opportunities that allow them to meet their basic needs. NASW upholds this challenge by advocating for the association to members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and here in Illinois that so often hold the authority to influence policy.

The NASW-Illinois Chapter has developed a policy agenda which asserts the association’s advocacy priorities for the legislative cycle. The NASW-Illinois Chapter’s policy agenda is consistent with the NASW policies in Social Work Speaks, which is developed by members of the association at Delegate Assembly.