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NASW-IL Staff

Apr 1, 202115 min read

2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections

The 2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections will take place from April 1–30, 2021. Keep an eye on your e-mail for a link to the electronic...

Presenters Announced for 2021 Virtual Advocacy Day

NASW-IL Staff

Mar 31, 20211 min read

Presenters Announced for 2021 Virtual Advocacy Day

Speakers include IL Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch There's still time to register and earn up to 3.0...

Spring 2021 FAQ for Graduating Illinois Social Work Students

NASW-IL Staff

Mar 18, 20213 min read

Spring 2021 FAQ for Graduating Illinois Social Work Students

The below FAQ was developed to answer a lot of the questions the NASW-Illinois Chapter was receiving from graduating social work students...

Accepting Nominations for the 2021 Social Work Awards

NASW-IL Staff

Mar 16, 20212 min read

Accepting Nominations for the 2021 Social Work Awards

Social Work Awards Nomination Form DEADLINE: Friday, July 30, 2021 Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW-Illinois...

Sen. Peters Advances NASW-IL Initiative That Pushes DCFS to Help with Financial Aid

NASW-IL Staff

Mar 10, 20211 min read

Sen. Peters Advances NASW-IL Initiative That Pushes DCFS to Help with Financial Aid

The below press release was released by Illinois State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago). The legislation is an NASW-Illinois Chapter...

Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through April 3, 2021

NASW-IL Staff

Mar 10, 20211 min read

Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through April 3, 2021

The governor's COVID-19 Executive Order No. 71 has been extended for another month through April 3, 2021. This executive order includes...

NASW-IL Publishes Workforce Evaluation Report

NASW-IL Staff

Mar 4, 20212 min read

NASW-IL Publishes Workforce Evaluation Report

Joel L. Rubin, MSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director This month, the chapter is publishing our study on the social work...

NASW-IL Supports Telehealth Access Bill to Protect Virtual Healthcare Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic

NASW-IL Staff

Feb 23, 20213 min read

NASW-IL Supports Telehealth Access Bill to Protect Virtual Healthcare Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic

Coalition to Protect Telehealth The NASW-Illinois Chapter was a partner in the Coalition to Protect Telehealth. Springfield—The Coalition...

Join the NASW-IL Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee!

NASW-IL Staff

Feb 22, 20212 min read

Join the NASW-IL Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee!

APPLY HERE! DEADLINE: Friday, March 26, 2021 Latesha Newson, LCSW We’re looking for social work leaders who are passionate about creating...

Call for Presenters! 2021 NASW Chapters Conference

NASW-IL Staff

Feb 11, 20211 min read

Call for Presenters! 2021 NASW Chapters Conference

The NASW-Illinois Chapter is opening a call for presentations that are creative, interactive, and audience-engaged. We are seeking...

Pritzker Proclaims March as Social Work Month in Illinois

NASW-IL Staff

Feb 9, 20211 min read

Pritzker Proclaims March as Social Work Month in Illinois

Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker has signed a proclamation declaring March 2021 as Social Work Month in Illinois. Join us as we celebrate...

2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Legislative Agenda

NASW-IL Staff

Feb 8, 20212 min read

2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Legislative Agenda

The NASW-Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is guided by the policy statements that appear in Social Work Speaks 2018–2020 in its advocacy...

Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through March 6, 2021

NASW-IL Staff

Feb 8, 20211 min read

Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through March 6, 2021

The governor's COVID-19 Executive Order No. 71 has been extended for another month through March 6, 2021. This executive order includes...

NASW-IL Staff

Jan 29, 20211 min read

ANNOUNCING: 2021 Virtual Advocacy Day

Join NASW-IL for a day of virtual advocacy! 2021 VIRTUAL ADVOCACY DAY Thursday, April 8, 2021 Day's Schedule: Educational Program:...

Emanuel “Chris” Welch selected as first Black Illinois House Speaker

NASW-IL Staff

Jan 13, 20211 min read

Emanuel “Chris” Welch selected as first Black Illinois House Speaker

SPRINGFIELD, IL—The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) wants to extend our congratulations to Emanuel...

Join the 2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Board of Directors

NASW-IL Staff

Jan 6, 20211 min read

Join the 2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Board of Directors

The NASW-Illinois Chapter Board of Directors is looking for YOU! Submit a nomination here. Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2021 Do you want...

Final Recommendations: NASW-Illinois Chapter Task Force on Racial Justice

NASW-IL Staff

Nov 18, 20204 min read

Final Recommendations: NASW-Illinois Chapter Task Force on Racial Justice

NASW-Illinois Chapter Task Force on Racial Justice Co-Chairs Latesha Newson, LCSW, and Kristin Rubbelke, MSW, LSW The year 2020 brought a...

Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through December 12, 2020

NASW-IL Staff

Nov 17, 20201 min read

Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through December 12, 2020

The governor's executive order (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 9) which expanded telehealth services during COVID-19 has been extended for...

Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through November 14, 2020

NASW-IL Staff

Oct 20, 20201 min read

Telehealth Services Extended in Illinois through November 14, 2020

The governor's executive order (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 9) which expanded telehealth services during COVID-19 has been extended for...

BREAKING NEWS: NASW-IL Efforts Successful in Getting In-Person CEU Requirements Waived by IDFPR

NASW-IL Staff

Oct 13, 20202 min read

BREAKING NEWS: NASW-IL Efforts Successful in Getting In-Person CEU Requirements Waived by IDFPR

We are elated to announce that our efforts in advocating for the social work profession were successful, and that IDFPR has now released...

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