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SAVE THE DATE! The 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health - Compassion + Action has been announced! Join #Nasw IL, NV, and ND chapters for 2 days of live virtual trainings on 11/5 & 6. More at: naswil.org/conference

There has never been a better time to join the collective of social workers known as NASW. socialworkers.org/Membership NASW

Proud to be standing in support of our immigrant neighbors as our President’s Homeland Security Director arrives in Springfield to spread hate. “Here in Illinois we will not turn our back on those seeking hope and opportunity.” Rep. Norma Hernandez (MA Urban planning and BSW)

Chair Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton calls the #SenLicense Committee to order. Action is taken on several bills that are agreed upon. Up first is HB 3487 from Senator Rachel Ventura that would require IDFPR to request the voluntary disclosure of demographics for behavioral health licensing applicants.

Kyle Hillman with NASW-Illinois and Dan Lewis with IDFPR answer questions on HB 3487 in #SenLicense.

House Bill 1715 has passed the Illinois Senate unanimously, 58–0! This critical legislation sponsored by Robert Peters , an initiative of #Naswil, removes outdated statutory language that gave DCFS unused police authority. bsky.app/profile/naswil…

The Metro DC Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) stands in strong solidarity, condemnation, and deep sympathy with Jewish social workers and the wider Jewish community… naswmetrodc.socialworkers.org/News/ID/3208/N… NASW Metro DC

We’re excited to hear from Deborah Archer, President of the ACLU, as our opening keynote speaker at the 2025 NASW National Conference! Attend her session on June 16 to gain powerful insight on race, justice, and civil liberties. Register today! buff.ly/zAIIlM8

Thank you to Claire Colt, social worker at Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy, for representing the profession today - speaking at an in-distinct congressional hearing on the effects of the President’s proposed budget cuts on the kids we serve. Chicago Teachers Union CPS - Chicago Public Schools

🚨 BREAKING: Illinois just became the first state in the nation to BAN AI from posing as a therapist. Huge thanks to Rep. Bob Morgan and Ram Villivalam for leading the charge. #WOPRAct #MentalHealth #twill #AI #ArtificialInteligence

As Trump calls for a 10-year BAN on all AI regulation, we're taking action to protect patients from big tech. With NASW-Illinois our bill—HB1806—passed both chambers, banning the use of AI therapists in patient care and keeping medical decisions in human hands chicagobusiness.com/health-care/il…

There’s no better way to celebrate the start of Pride Month than with the Equality Illinois Pride Kick-Off Brunch! Joining with hundreds of LGBTQ+ and allied leaders, we honored the community's resilience and contributions throughout the State of Illinois. Happy Pride! 🌈🏳️‍🌈🎉

Thanks to Bob Morgan Illinois is close to banning this dangerous practice. #socialwork NASW

When it comes to feeding people, we have to look beyond profit margin. Our kids should have a full stomach so they can focus on school, not on when they’ll have their next meal.

🎙️ Revolutionary Social Work Outside the Status Quo - Live from NASW 2025 Join us in #Chicago or tune in remotely as we broadcast a bold podcast series from the NASW National Conference spotlighting guests who practice and imagine social work beyond the limits of the status quo.

NASW Indiana is in the house at #NASW2025. Spotted at the opening reception.

2400 Social Workers taking over Chicago, as we celebrate our Legacy!!! Developing our Future!!! I am excited to be a speaker on tomorrow as I encourage more social workers to put boots on the ground for Policy Reforms!! #IAMHER #endwrongraids #BlackWomenLivesMatter

Calling all #ILLINOISsocialwork alumni at #NASW2025 in Chicago! Catch faculty member Kevin Tan, PhD, MSW, Editor-in-Chief of Children & Schools, speaking Tuesday from 3:30–5 p.m. 👀

ChatGPT ≠ qualified therapy. Thanks to our bill, HB1806, we’re sending a clear message to Big Tech: Mental health care belongs in human hands, not in lines of code. Thanks to the @ChicagoTribune Editorial Board for backing the ban on AI therapists 👇 tinyurl.com/HB1806A

The Supreme Court decision upholding the Tennessee ban on gender affirming care has no impact on Illinois law. Gender affirming care remains legal and accessible in Illinois.