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Illinois Chapter of the #NASW (142k members nationwide), Association #socialwork A collective of social workers advocating for a better profession and world. #naswil #socialwork #socialworksky
Thanks to the folks who turned up for last nite's #SocialWorkMonth event with #Naswil Advisory Board President LaTasha Roberson-Guifarro & Member At-Large Anjanette Young whose latest book was just released.
Join us for other FREE member events taking place around the state: www.naswil.org/events
Thanks to the folks who came out to yesterday's #Naswil Northeastern District event. The district welcomed Jennifer Nudo, for a presentation on perinatal anxiety.
There's still time to take part in other #SocialWorkMonth events around the state! Check out our Events page for more: bit.ly/4asB8sP
As the NASW celebrates 70 years of advocacy and advancement, this upcoming Social Work month we want to continue to collect stories from across the profession. Read Anneliese’s story and see how this year’s social work month theme “Uplift. Defend. Transform.” resonates with them at bit.ly/4u5LvNq
Join #Naswil East Central District Chair Staci McNicholl for this FREE lunch & learn CEU event in Mahomet, IL, on AI in social work! Speaker Erik Giles will be joining remotely.
Register before 04/15 at: bit.ly/4kM3q7A
Graduation season is approaching which means first-time applicants will be applying for their LSW. Get ahead of the queue with our useful #AskNaswIL article on how to apply as a first-time LSW licensee: bit.ly/4ujMmKF
As the NASW celebrates 70 years of advocacy and advancement, this upcoming Social Work month we want to continue to collect stories from across the profession. Read Jasmine’s story and see how this year’s social work month theme “Uplift. Defend. Transform.” resonates with them at bit.ly/4u5LvNq
Unsure if a course you took will be accepted by IDFPR for CEUs? Read our "Ask NASW-IL" article to find out what you need to know to ensure the education you take will be accepted for CEUs in IL: bit.ly/4tQeTqD
Two new classes have been added to our #Naswil Recorded Course offerings! Check out "The Ethics of AI for Social Workers" (3.5 Ethics CEUs) and "Homeless & Housing Instability" (2.0 CEUs).
Go to: bit.ly/4asB8sP for these and many more recorded CEU courses!
New #Naswil Job Alert! Chicago House is hiring a Director of Older Adult Program. Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5
As the NASW celebrates 70 years of advocacy and advancement, this upcoming Social Work month we want to continue to collect stories from across the profession. Read Danielle’s story and see how this year’s social work month theme “Uplift. Defend. Transform.” resonates with them at bit.ly/4u5LvNq
LAST WEEK TO REGISTER! Learn baseline knowledge when considering LGBTQ+ demographic information, population statistics, culture, outcome data, and process improvement.
Register BEFORE 03/16 for this #Naswil 2.0 Cult. Comp. CEU live virtual training at: bit.ly/4ouCIAD
#NASW Nat'l posted a policy update regarding comments submitted to the DoE in response to the Reimagining and Improving Student Education Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Linked in their comments is a petition signed by nearly 30k social workers.
Read more at: bit.ly/4s1LMQ5
New #Naswil Job Alert! Evanston Counseling | Private Practice is hiring a Therapist LSW, LCSW, or License-Eligible MSW. Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5
Attention LCSW applicants acquiring professional work hours! If you're planning to utilize the alternative pathway to the ASWB clinical exam, you need to have an LSW or PEL w/SSW endorsements for your supervised professional work experience to count.
Read more at: bit.ly/49a1CkE
As the NASW celebrates 70 years of advocacy and advancement, this upcoming Social Work month we want to continue to collect stories from across the profession. Read Franshandra’s story and see how this year’s social work month theme “Uplift. Defend. Transform.” resonates with them at bit.ly/4u5LvNq
#NASW invites your input! Review the draft Standards of Care for Suicide Prevention, outlining essential guidance for supporting anyone at risk. Share your comments by March 31, 2026 and help shape best practices in social work!
Submit feedback today: bit.ly/4d5JieJ.
During Women’s History Month, #NASW honors the women who have shaped social work! We appreciate the countless women who continue to lead, advocate, and transform communities every day.
Their legacy is resilience. Their impact is lasting. Their work moves us forward.
Lawmakers are echoing what #NASW has warned: student loan caps on graduate programs will worsen workforce shortages. bit.ly/4rSjR4V
#SocialWorkIsAProfession #SocialWorkAdvocacy #StudentLoanPolicy #WorkforceShortage #UpliftDefendTransform
Looking for CEUs? We've just added 10+ new CEU trainings to our Recorded Courses section on the NASW-IL Events page. All courses apply for general CEUs in Illinois.
Go to bit.ly/4asB8sP and go to "Recorded NASW-IL Courses" for our full list of recorded CEU courses!
As the NASW celebrates 70 years of advocacy and advancement, this upcoming Social Work month we want to continue to collect stories from across the profession. Read Lita’s story and see how this year’s social work month theme “Uplift. Defend. Transform.” resonates with them at bit.ly/4u5LvNq
Missed registering for the sold-out March date? Join #Naswil for this in-person Fundamentals of Individual Clinical Social Work Supervision class taking place in Evanston on 04/17.
Register at: bit.ly/4pFfN6U
Registration closes 04/14
As the NASW celebrates 70 years of advocacy and advancement, this upcoming Social Work month we want to continue to collect stories from across the profession. Read W Winston’s story and see how this year’s social work month theme “Uplift. Defend. Transform.” resonates with them at bit.ly/4u5LvNq
Have you checked out our updated CEU Requirements page yet? Get informed on all the CEs IL social workers will need to get in order to renew their license for the new 2025–2027 licensure cycle.
Find out what CEUs you'll need to get at: bit.ly/46IJE7S
As the NASW celebrates 70 years of advocacy and advancement, this upcoming Social Work month we want to continue to collect stories from across the profession. Read Latasha’s story and see how this year’s social work month theme “Uplift. Defend. Transform.” resonates with them at bit.ly/4u5LvNq
Last week to register! Join #Naswil Southern District for a 1.5 CEU lunch & learn about how CHWs can partner with social workers to leverage their unique cultural and community expertise to improve engagement, follow-through, and outcomes.
Register by 03/10 at: bit.ly/4keXYtO
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Take the live virtual #Naswil Fundamentals of Individual Clinical Social Work Supervision taking place live virtually on 03/11.
Register at: bit.ly/3KNtEck
Registration closes 03/08
Ready to take action? Join us for this year's #Naswil Advocacy Day on 04/15/26 for our annual day of action in Springfield, Illinois. Meet with state legislators and unite your voice with hundreds of other social work colleagues on issues affecting the profession!
Register at bit.ly/4hGUr5d
For a list of all upcoming #Naswil events (many free for members!) for the month, check out: bit.ly/4asB8sP
Happy #SocialWorkMonth! This year’s theme, “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform,” highlights the essential role #socialworkers play in advancing well-being and social justice. Join us in celebrating the profession’s incredible impact: bit.ly/4aZslQG
#UpliftDefendTransform #SWMonth2026
"[W]e are nearing the end of the public comment period (March 2nd) to the DOE that would remove social work as a professional degree."
Read more about ways to take action during Social Work Month in this month's "From the Pen..." article by #Naswil Executive Director Joel L. Rubin: bit.ly/4r5Ibzc