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All your need-to-know policy and advocacy updates for Illinois human services.
End of Year Letter from Our Executive Director
Dear Coalition Partners, As the year wraps up, I want to say this plainly: this has been a hard year. For me, and I know for many of you too. The work has felt heavier, the needs more urgent, and the consequences of getting it wrong have felt especially real. What has...
End of Year Policy Resources
As the year closes, we wanted to share some resources to help you start strong in 2026. What’s Ahead for 2026: Federal and Illinois Policy Updates. (December 2025). Webinar co-hosted by The Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois, Responsible Budget Coalition,...
Introducing the Living Wages, Thriving Communities Legislative Champions for 2026!
The Living Wages, Thriving Communities campaign is so excited to announce our legislative champions for the 2026 session! • 19th district State Rep. Linsey LaPointe – chief sponsor for the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program • 85th district...
Building Power in Human Services: Advocacy in Action – Jan
To help prepare for the legislative session, Illinois Partners is offering a four-part advocacy training series this January. The series is designed to equip frontline staff, administrators and advocates with the tools to influence state-level decision-making. It...
Apply for the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program!
Do you have student loan debt? Have you worked at a community-based organization that provides human services in Illinois for 2 years or more? If so, you may be eligible for up to $20,000 in loan repayment support from the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment...
Funding Opportunity for Support Workforce Development
In the third round of the program, an additional $10 million in Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) program grants will address the economic impacts experienced by employers and individuals who are underemployed, unemployed, or underrepresented. This includes...
Shriver Center to Sunset at the End of 2025
We are saddened to hear that our coalition partner Shriver Center on Poverty Law will be closing after more than 50 years. It has been a national leader in advancing economic and racial justice, shaping policy, training advocates, and strengthening movements that many...
Leadership Transitions in Our Sector
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. After more than four years of service as President & CEO, Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento moved on from Cara...
Team Transitions at Illinois Partners
We are so grateful for the incredible leadership and heart of our team as we navigate an exciting season of transition. From January through April, Cosette Ayele will be moving to part-time as they step into a new role as Executive Director of Chicago Quilombo. We are...