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From the Pen of the Executive Director: May 2012

We begin the month of May in the state of Illinois, once again, with our state budget and the fate of thousands of job cuts in the human service sector (many of them social work jobs) in the balance. As Phil Milsk, our chapter’s lobbyist notes in his current legislative update, many substantial cuts in » MORE
 

The Alzheimer’s Epidemic

The Alzheimer’s Epidemic: How an Exponentially-Growing Disease Will Affect Your Social Work Practice, and What You Can Do Here are the facts: There are 5.3 million people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States One in eight older Americans has the disease Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States » MORE
 

Accepting Nominations For the 2012 Emerging Leader Awards

Emerging Leader Nomination Form: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/2012-emerging-leader-awards/ Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW Illinois Chapter Emerging Leader 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 Thursday, May 31, 2012. SELECTION CRITERIA Be a » MORE
 

From the Pen of the Executive Director: May 2012

We begin the month of May in the state of Illinois, once again, with our state budget and the fate of thousands » MORE

The Alzheimer’s Epidemic

The Alzheimer’s Epidemic: How an Exponentially-Growing Disease Will Affect Your Social Work Practice, and What You Can Do Here are the facts: » MORE

Accepting Nominations For the 2012 Emerging Leader Awards

Emerging Leader Nomination Form: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/2012-emerging-leader-awards/ Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW Illinois Chapter Emerging Leader Awards! This year, we » MORE

Private Practice - Extramarital Affairs: Dynamics and Treatment

The NASW Illinois Chapter is looking to start a shared interest group (SIG) devoted to the issues of private practitioners around the » MORE

For School Social Workers: Clinical Aspects of School Social Work

The NASW Illinois Chapter is looking to start a shared interest group (SIG) devoted to the issues of school social workers around » MORE

Book Reviews - Transforming Palliative Care in Nursing Homes: The Social Work Role

Transforming Palliative Care in Nursing Homes: The Social Work Role Mercedes Bern-Klug, Editor Publisher: Columbia University Press, 2010 With the projected growth » MORE

May 2012 - State Legislative Update

Budget catastrophy looms for human services and health care. Plus, a report on bills of interest.

Ethics Corner: Cultural Competence and Social Work Practice with Older Adults

Have a question on ethics you’d like addressed in the Ethics Corner? Submit your question today to .(JavaScript must be enabled to » MORE

May 2012 - NASW Illinois Classified Ads and Job Postings

CLASSIFIED ADS For a complete up-to-date list of ALL classified ads, be sure to visit the NASW Illinios Chapter Classified Ads:http://www.naswil.org/news/networker/networker-classifieds/. OFFICE » MORE

From the Pen of the President: April 2012

Child Abuse Prevention April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, a time to recognize the roles that we as social workers play » MORE
 
CHAPTER UPDATE

May Is National Foster Care Month

  May is National Foster Care Month, a time to raise awareness on the plight of children and youth in the foster care system. The National Association of » MORE
SOCIAL WORK NEWS

American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Seeks Disaster Mental Health Partners

From the the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago: The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is well underway planning for a potential response to a disaster during » MORE

CurrentEvents

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

East Central Networking Happy Hour Event (Normal)

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Wraparound Services for Families: Practice and Principles (Peoria)

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Friday, May 25, 2012

(CLOSED) LSW/LCSW Review Course 05.25.12 (Chicago)

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    East Central Networking Happy Hour Event (Normal)

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  • 05-18-12

    Wraparound Services for Families: Practice and Principles (Peoria)

  • 05-25-12

    (CLOSED) LSW/LCSW Review Course 05.25.12 (Chicago)

  • 05-31-12

    Older Adults SIG: Navigating the New Millennium Maze of Aging

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