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NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 14h

We are proud to announce our 2025 NASW-IL Social Worker of the Year: Franshandra Owens, MSW, LCSW.

Franshandra serves survivors of trauma with skill, empathy, and unwavering advocacy at SIU School of Medicine’s Survivor Recovery Center. Her work restores hope and rebuilds lives.

🔗 bit.ly/3J4IeLH

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NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 15h

We’re proud to honor Dr. Darby J. Morhardt, PhD, LCSW as the 2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Her leadership in dementia research and compassionate care has shaped practice, policy, and education across Illinois and beyond.

Learn more at: bit.ly/3J4IeLH

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 17h

NASW-IL strongly opposes recent ICE operations in the Chicago area that are causing trauma in our communities.

We urge state leaders to protect immigrant families, redirect resources to healing & mental health, and honor human dignity.

Read the full #Naswil statement at: bit.ly/49eRsj1

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 3d

Tell your IL senator to vote YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair reimbursement rates for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.

Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 5d

Considering the alternative pathway to clinical licensure that does not require the ASWB clinical exam? Read "Don't Miss Your Window: Key Deadline Approaching for LCSW Licensure Alternative to the ASWB Clinical Exam," to find out if it affects you and what you need to do: bit.ly/3TLGfO8

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 5d

JUST ANNOUNCED! Join #Naswil Three Rivers District Chair Cordelia Miller Muhammad for this holiday cookie buffet meet & greet. Join in on a discussion on how AI is shaping the future of social work. FREE to attend!

RSVP at: bit.ly/3KZ1QBn

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 7d

It’s official—IDFPR is now accepting Illinois LSW & LCSW license renewals! 🗓️ The deadline is **November 30, 2025**—but why wait?

Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT

Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 10d

1 week to go! ☕

Coffee & Connections is happening Oct 18, 8–10 am @ Hazels Cafe, Oregon IL.

This event is FREE, but registration closes Oct 4, 5 pm CT.

Don’t miss your chance to connect + recharge with fellow social workers.

Register now: bit.ly/468DFr4

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 11d

LAST CHANCE! ⏳ **Registration closes Wednesday, October 16 at 9:00am CT**

Anxiety is rising—and it’s time to go deeper than symptom management.

Join Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW, for Anxiety Unpacked, a 2-day, 6.0 CEU training.

📅 Oct 20–21 | 🕚 11am CT | 💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3GWOkvW

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 13d

New #Naswil Job Alert! Parkland College is hiring a Counselor Non-Tenure-Track Faculty.

Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 13d

"A government that shuts down its services is a government that shuts out its people – and that is not just unacceptable, it is un-American."

Read #NASW Policy Advisor Mel Wilson's analysis of the shutdown on Social Work Blog: bit.ly/48dkzTs

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 13d

ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER! Discover the power of the new DISC Family Assessment for stronger family therapy.
Join Dr. Susan Cain, LCSW, on Oct 16 for a 3-hour training.
🎓 3.0 CEUs | Zoom | 🔗 **Register today:** bit.ly/3YxqrkQ
Registration closes @9am on 09/14

Turn insights into impact.

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 19d

#NASW celebrates 70 years! 🎉 Since 1955, we’ve uplifted social work through bold advocacy, a new brand identity, and member stori
es. We also honor 65 years of the NASW Code of Ethics. Here’s to the next 70! ✨
#SocialWork #NASW70 #SocialJustice
bit.ly/3KwjV9I

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 20d

New #Naswil Job Alert! VOA Illinois is hiring a High Risk Intervention Specialist. Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 21d

It’s official—IDFPR is now accepting Illinois LSW & LCSW license renewals! 🗓️ The deadline is **November 30, 2025**—but why wait?

Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT

Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 24d

Getting ready for the IL social work licensure exam? 🎓
Join our Licensure Test Review Course—live virtual on Jan 22, 2026—for the strategies and confidence you need to succeed.
🔗 bit.ly/4828VL9

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 24d

MAX SAVINGS END MONDAY @ 9AM CT! Register now for early bird rates to this year's 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference! Earn up to 8.0 CEUs including education fulfilling cult. comp./DEI & Alz. requirements.

Find out the full schedule, presenters, and registration info at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 26d

Licensure renewal is coming. Are your specialty CEUs complete?

Our latest Ask NASW-IL article explains:
• How to know if a course counts in Illinois
• If one course can fulfill multiple specialties
• Who must complete Alzheimer’s & supervision trainings

Stay compliant. Read more @ bit.ly/46zqzUc

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NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 27d

Ready to move from allyship to solidarity?

Join Dr. Adana Cranfield on Oct 23 for a 1-hr implicit bias training.

🎓 1.0 CEU | 💻 Zoom
🕛 12pm CT

Fulfills IL Implicit Bias training requirement.

⏳ Register by Oct 21 @ 9am CT
🔗 bit.ly/3FB5CP5

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 27d

Learn more about what you need to make sure your remote training CEUs are accepted by IDFPR for licensure renewal!

Then read our full "Ask NASW-IL" article which covers Who’s a Qualified CEU Provider, What’s Needed of Remote Programs, and More About Specialty CEU Requirements: bit.ly/46zqzUc

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 28d

Getting ready to take the ASWB clinical exam? Let #Naswil help! Take our in-person, 8-hour Social Work Licensure Test Review Course on 10/09.

Register at: bit.ly/3TIyjgs
Registration Deadline: 10/06

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 28d

Taking a CEU course from a third party provider? How do you find out if the CEUs will be accepted by IDFPR? Read more in this month's, "Ask NASW-IL: Who’s a Qualified CEU Provider, What’s Needed of Remote Programs, and More About Specialty CEU Requirements:" bit.ly/46zqzUc

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 28d

Anxiety is rising—and it’s time to go deeper than symptom management.

Join Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW, for Anxiety Unpacked, a 2-day, 6.0 CEU training.

📅 Oct 20–21 | 🕚 11am CT | 💻 Zoom

🔗 Register by Oct 16 @ 9am CT: bit.ly/3GWOkvW

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 28d

1 WEEK LEFT! Register now for early bird rates to this year's 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference! Earn up to 8.0 CEUs including education fulfilling cult. comp./DEI & Alz. requirements.

Find out the full schedule, presenters, and registration info at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu

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