Name: Advocacy Day
Start: 2026-04-15T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, IL

� SIU Social Work - Registration Is OPEN for 2026 NASW-Illinois Advocacy Day!
Monday, April 6 & Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Social Work students � it’s time. �
Our profession needs our voices, our presence, and our leadership at the Illinois State Capitol.
SIU has shown up strong every year, and 2026 is our moment to continue that tradition. ��
� Pre-Advocacy Day Training (Zoom)
Monday, April 6, 2026 | 12:00–12:30pm
A short but powerful training session to walk you through the major bills expected to be heard that week.
Can’t make it live? No problem, a recording will be available.
� 2026 NASW-Illinois Advocacy Day
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Springfield, IL
Join hundreds of social workers and students from across the state as we meet with legislators, discuss the issues shaping our profession, and advocate for the communities we serve.
This is real-world policy practice — and an unforgettable experience for emerging social workers.
Deadline to register: April 6, 2026.
� REGISTER NOW!
� Want to Take a Bigger Leadership Role? Become an NASW-IL Lobby Leader!
The NASW-IL Lobby Leader Program is looking for passionate students and recent graduates who want to step into a hands-on leadership experience.
Lobby Leaders receive training to:
� Communicate effectively with legislators
� Navigate the Capitol and guide student groups
� Understand key policy issues in Illinois
� Lead peers into meetings on Advocacy Day
If you’ve been looking to build your resume, grow professionally, and make an impact, this is the opportunity.
APPLY HERE
https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/z1qdh10j0td7xaz/
Questions? Contact NASW-IL Intern Gabrielle Bretz at [email protected]
Let’s represent SIU the way we always do, with professionalism, courage, and heart.
Hope to see you there! ��
W Winston Scott,
NASW-IL Undergraduate Representative
SIU School of Social Work