Senate Bill 3138 Passes in Both IL Houses, Securing Educational Scholarships for Former Foster Children
Thank you to Illinois State Senator Sara Feigenholtz and State Representative Kam Buckner whose sponsorship of Senate Bill 3138 (SB...
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NASW-IL Staff
May 202 min read
HB 5457 passes out of IL Senate, providing reasonable accommodations during licensing exams for those whose primary language is not English
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
May 207 min read
NEW! 2024 Social Work Rule Changes Approved for Social Work Professionals
The following changes were made by Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to the Administrative Code sections...
NASW-IL Staff
May 202 min read
Save the Date! 2024 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference
This year's annual conference has been announced! This year's 2024 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Empowering Social Workers will be a...
NASW-IL Staff
May 102 min read
NASW-IL Chapter Board of Directors Statement
NASW-Illinois Chapter Board of Directors The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is firmly committed to...
NASW-IL Staff
May 36 min read
2024 NASW-Illinois Chapter Election Results
Thank you to those who took part in this year's 2024 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections during the month of April. Below are the individuals...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 192 min read
SB3779 passes out of IL Senate, giving social workers essential authorization to aid victims of opioid crisis
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 192 min read
HB4475 passes out of IL House, providing necessary insurance reforms
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 192 min read
2024 NASW-IL Advocacy Day Recap
Over 350 social work students and professionals took part in lobbying in Springfield Thank you to the over 350 social work students and...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 187 min read
Social Work Rule Changes for Social Work Professionals Coming Soon
The following changes were proposed to the Administrative Code sections that apply to social work (Social Work “Rules”). These changes...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 154 min read
NASW-IL Policy Position Statement on Compensated Practicum Education
National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter Introduction The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 122 min read
Optum United Behavioral Health Responds to NASW Letter
Reprinted from NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers April 2024 In February 2024, NASW members informed the association of mass...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 21 min read
2024 Federal Requirements for IL Social Workers
At the beginning of the year, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect, affecting the work of social workers across the...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 2910 min read
2024 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections
The 2024 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections will take place from April 1–30, 2024. Keep an eye on your e-mail for a link to the electronic...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 292 min read
NASW-IL Legislative Bill Tracker Now LIVE!
New this year, the NASW-Illinois Chapter has purchased a product that allows for real-time access to the bills the chapter is currently...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 264 min read
Ask NASW-IL: Can I apply for my LSW while I'm still enrolled in school?
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us create resources like this article and our website that clarify many of the questions about...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 152 min read
Ask NASW-IL: Will this remote program be accepted for CEUs by IDFPR?
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership dollars help us to devote staff time to provide clarification around many commonly asked questions about...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 133 min read
NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers: NASW Contacts Optum United Behavioral Health Care Regarding Over Payment Requests
Reprinted from NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers March 1, 2024 Amar Desai CEO, Optum Health Amar.desai@optum.com Andrew Witty, MD CEO,...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 72 min read
SB3779 passes out of IL House & Senate committees, bringing social workers one step closer to aiding victims of opioid crisis
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 12 min read
Partial Loan Repayment Assistance Available to IL Social Work Graduates Working in IL Schools and Municipalities
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is currently accepting applications for their School and Municipal Social Work Shortage...
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