Mission

Human Services In Illinois

Our human service infrastructure protects and supports our state's most important resources - the citizens of Illinois.

But, like the bridges and roads we travel on, our human service system must be well-managed, maintained and renewed in order for people and communities to remain healthy and safe and be prepared for current and future economic challenges.

What Will It Take To Create A Strong Human Services System In Illinois?

• QUALITY SERVICES
  High quality services capable of helping Illinois residents improve their lives.

  Illinois Partners supports quality services that:
  -Effectively apply best practices
  -Utilize sound fiscal management and operating systems 
  -Practice good stewardship of public funds and donations

• ADEQUATE FUNDING
  Funding levels that reflect the needs of Illinois residents and the true cost of providing quality services.
  Illinois Partners supports adequate funding that:
  -Keeps pace with demand
  -Provides timely reimbursements to providers
  -Covers the full cost of efficient service delivery 
  -Includes necessary investments in building, equipment and facility maintenance as well as program administration

• MEASURABLE RESULTS
  Human service providers are accountable for achieving meaningful outcomes.
  Illinois Partners support measurable results where:
  -Funding decisions are driven by performance
  -Evaluation is transparent and based on program outcomes