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Please join us in thanking individuals who are retiring or taking a break for their dedicated leadership, and in welcoming those stepping into new roles. Recently, César Nuñez stepped away from his role as Co-Executive Director of Enlace and received a special...
Supportive housing is one of the most effective tools we have for keeping individuals and families stable, healthy, and connected to their communities. It is also a core part of our statewide human services system. That is why the recent HUD Continuum of Care NOFO has...
The fall veto session is bringing timely and important conversations to the forefront. Illinois Partners is proud to stand with our partners in support of critical legislation that strengthens protections for Illinoisans. The Health Care Sanctity and Privacy Act, led...
As part of our ongoing work with the Responsible Budget Coalition, Illinois Partners led the development of a new white paper analyzing the impacts of HR 1 and recent executive orders on essential programs. These programs including health and human services,...
We are grateful to our partners in the Health & Human Service Coalition of Illinois and the Living Wages, Thriving Communities campaign for joining us at our Legislative Breakfast on October 15 in Springfield. Your presence and partnership are vital as we continue...
Join the Care Can’t Wait Coalition for a virtual town hall on the future of care in Illinois. With recent federal cuts threatening health, aging, and disability services for more than 380,000 residents, speakers from SEIU HCIIMK, Access Living, the Worker Center for...
Healing Illinois, an initiative of the Illinois Department of Human Services managed in partnership with the Field Foundation, has reopened for a 2025-2026 grant cycle. Organizations can apply through November 7,2025 for project funding to promote connectedness across...
November is recognized as Family Caregivers Month and Solutions for Care is hosting a Caregiver Symposium. The symposium is designed to provide all caregivers with education, resources, and support. Participants may attend workshops on Grief, Self-Care, Legal...
Join Illinois Partners for “Reframing Human Services,” a virtual workshop about how we can talk about human services as a vital building block for community well-being that ensures everyone can thrive. This training will share communication strategies to help us tell...
In January, to prepare for the legislative session, Illinois Partners will offer our virtual Advocacy Training Series again. This 3-part series will feature experienced Illinois advocates sharing how to best engage with state legislative advocacy and develop your...