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Join Illinois Partners for Human Service for “Crafting Inclusive Stories about Well-Being and Aging” a virtual training on creating stories that lead with values, utilize a systems lens, and center the human experience in narratives around aging. There is no cost to...
The National Center to Reframe Aging has released a quick guide to reframe how we advocate for policies and programs to support aging. The quick guide includes examples of examples of themes to avoid and alternatives to advance in advocacy communications. You can...
Starting in January 2025, Illinois Partners is launching a fee-based model for training. We will introduce low introductory rates ranging from $50 to $250 for individuals attending one of our training sessions. We will also introduce rates for organizational training,...
On January 21st, Governor JB Pritzker signed the bipartisan Dignity in Pay Act (HB793) into law alongside bill sponsors Representative Theresa Mah and Senator Cristina Castro. The Dignity in Pay Act primarily implements a plan to phase out 14(c) subminimum wage...
Our coalition partner The Resurrection Project has launched a new website to share resources for advocates and immigrant families. The Immigration Resource Hub includes materials, videos, and guides to answer immigration related questions. Information is available in...
In December, Equip for Equality released a 4-page assessment on the State’s Plan to transition residents from the Choate Mental Health and Development Center into community settings. The report highlights universal barriers that negatively impact timely moves from...
We are elated to share that our Director of Advocacy & Workforce Initiatives has recently joined Of Color’s Board of Directors. Of Color, Inc., has been a partner of ours for many years, and we are excited that Cosette has the opportunity to continue to support...
Join Illinois Partners for Human Service for a year-in-review of the learnings from our Statewide Human Services Workforce Roundtables, as well as an introduction to our new campaign. Launching in 2025, this campaign will be focused on achieving better contracts for...
Attorneys from Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) are presenting training that is helpful for attorneys and others who work with immigrant families. Learn how immigrants and their families can advocate for themselves in emergency situations, prepare for possible...
Forefront’s policy team and panelists will discuss 2024 achievements, ongoing priorities, policy survey insights, and the 2025 legislative agenda, focusing on federal tax reform, government contracting, and lobbyist rule reforms. Lauren Wright, Executive Director of...