ANNOUNCING! New Proposal and Legislative Guide to Support School Social Workers Across Illinois
The NASW-Illinois Chapter is excited to present two powerful new resources aimed at improving mental health support for students statewide.
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NASW-IL Staff
Oct 91 min read
ISAC Renews Partial Loan Repayment Program for FY2025 for Social Workers Working in Community Behavioral Health Care
The Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program has reopened for the 2025 fiscal year.
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 283 min read
NASW-IL Announces Key Endorsements for 2024 Illinois General Election
The NASW-IL proudly announces its endorsements for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 14 min read
From the Pen of the President: August 2024
My ask of us as social workers, change agents, and difference makers is to remember our responsibility and to stay the course of justice!
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 262 min read
NASW-IL DEIAB Committee Statement on the Death of Sonya Massey
The systemic problems responsible for tragedies like the murder of Sonya Massey have been interrogated across and within the profession of s
NASW-IL Staff
May 212 min read
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...
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
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...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 262 min read
2023 NASW-Illinois Chapter Legislative Awards Announced
Awardees honored for their efforts during the spring 2023 legislative session. CHICAGO, IL—We are proud to announce this year’s 2023...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 53 min read
Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)
CHICAGO, IL—Thanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers...
NASW-IL Staff
Sep 19, 20231 min read
NASW applauds introduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
National NASW Press Release Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has long been committed to voting rights...
NASW-IL Staff
Sep 15, 20231 min read
NASW-IL Publishes Report on Strengthening the Social Workforce Diversity Pipeline
In our continued efforts to strengthen the social work workforce in Illinois, the NASW-Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) received funding from...
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 4, 20235 min read
NASW-IL Advocacy At Work: Gov. Signs HB 2365 Providing Alternative to ASWB Exam
Governor Pritzker Signs Landmark Bill to Strengthen Our Mental Health Workforce by Forging an Equitable Path for Social Work Licensure...
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 13, 20232 min read
NASW Chapter Presidents Call for Affirmative Action Support
The 55 members of the National Association of Social Workers Council of Chapter Presidents (NASW COCP) are outraged at the June 29, 2023,...
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 12, 20231 min read
Get Ready to Update Records and Billing with New Nonbinary Gender Option in IL
Approximately four years ago, the NASW-Illinois Chapter joined other Illinois advocates in support of legislation that allowed Illinois...
NASW-IL Staff
Jun 30, 20232 min read
NASW Deeply Disappointed by Recent Supreme Court Rulings
Reprinted from NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is deeply disappointed in this...
NASW-IL Staff
Jun 30, 20235 min read
NASW is Committed to Advancing the Human Rights and Well-being of all LGBTQIA2S+ People
Reprinted NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Celebrating Pride this month and every month, the social work community recognizes that...
NASW-IL Staff
Jun 8, 202369 min read
June 2023: Illinois Spring Legislative Session Update
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefits Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
May 19, 202316 min read
Learn More About Social Work Exam Alternative Law HB2365 SA1
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that supports a more equitable profession and a better life for your...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 27, 20232 min read
NASW supports lawmakers punished for supporting gender-affirming care, sensible gun laws
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is alarmed by attacks on democracy, including actions taken in the...
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