Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Webinars have been postponed to October. Due to delays in the launch of the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Application at ISAC, we are postponing our informational webinars to October. If you already registered for...
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Loan Repayment Webinars for Frontline Workforce and Community Organizations
These webinars have been postponed to October. See NEW DATES. In partnership with ICOY and ISAC, we will hold two webinars in September to discuss the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program. We will be sharing details on eligibility requirements, how to...
Illinois Multi-Sector Plan for Aging
Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order to begin a cross-sector planning process to outline a clear framework for addressing the needs of older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. Illinois will join several other states that have developed or are...
Our New Two-Part Virtual Training Series on Reframing Aging – Sep 12 & 13
Our new training series is about crafting a new narrative about aging and the policies to ensure community well-being for everyone throughout our lives. Core Strategies for Reframing Aging In this first session of the two-part series, we will share research-based...
Reframing Aging Training at ECIAAA
Thanks to the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (ECIAAA) for inviting us to provide a custom Reframing Aging training for staff. Our training manager, Katherine, enjoyed meeting staff in-person to discuss strategies for communicating effectively about how we...
Join Us for Forefront’s Annual Summit – Sep 25
This year, the Summit will focus on our collective commitment to building a united and thriving social impact sector that promotes equity and has a transformative impact on the well-being and economic security of communities across the State of Illinois. The Summit...
Maternal Health in Chicago – A New Study
This new study from the American Medical Association and Sinai Urban Health Institute examines the variations in access to maternal health care and maternal and infant health outcomes across specific neighborhoods in the city of Chicago. More than two million...
Community Health Worker Training on Older Adults: A Qualitative Needs Assessment
This article, published in July of this year in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, explores CHW education and identifies areas where additional training may be necessary. The article notes that “no research exists on training that CHWs receive on...
New Racial Equity Training Series for Human Service Leaders – October
Illinois Partners is proud to offer a new racial equity training for human service leaders who want to deepen their understanding and commitment to racial equity. The training, Advancing Racial Equity in Our Sector and the Systems in Which We Advocate, is open to...
Save the Dates! Webinars on Loan Repayment – Sep 10 and 17
The Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program is application will be open through ISAC in early September. Illinois Partners and ICOY are working directly with ISAC to ensure the application and loan repayment options, available through a $5.25M fund for...