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As Illinois looks ahead to the 2026 Veto Session scheduled for November 17–19 and December 1–3, our collective advocacy continues. Recently, we participated in a statewide workgroup focused on supports for the homeless services workforce. Our research, proposed...

Members of the Save Our SNAP Coalition are collecting stories from individuals and families to inform ongoing advocacy efforts and help tell the real-life impact of SNAP changes. Stories can be shared in writing or through a short video. Learn more and access the...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed significant changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Start Early believes the proposed changes to Head Start would weaken the comprehensive services that have helped millions of young...

Student loan defaults are surging, and Illinois is feeling the impact. Nearly 9.5 million federal student loan borrowers are now in default nationwide, including nearly 20% of borrowers in Illinois. As Protect Borrowers’ Aissa Canchola Bañez shared, “Folks are...

When we are communicating with our community, legislators and potential partners, we want to ensure that we lead with values and solutions, rather than highlighting large statistics or crisis language. We know what works for our communities and clients, and need to...

The Crisis Management Consulting Program is designed to provide Chicago nonprofit leaders with customized, hands-on guidance to navigate financial instability, operational disruptions, and challenges during times of crisis. This AMPT: Chicago program offers...

The Center for Survivor Agency and Justice is conducting a National Thriving Wage Survey. The survey seeks to better understand experiences with compensation, benefits, workplace conditions of workers in the domestic and sexual violence field, and the changes needed...

Illinois Partners for Human Service is pleased to announce that our Senior Director of Advocacy, Adela Carlin, has stepped into the role of Interim Executive Director. With her deep commitment to our mission and years of leadership within the organization, Adela is...

Dear Coalition Partners and Supporters, I am excited to share that I have accepted the role of Interim Executive Director of Illinois Partners for Human Service. It is an honor to continue serving alongside all of you in this new capacity and to build on the strong...

After seven years as Illinois Partners’ Executive Director, Lauren Wright is leaving to step into the role of Executive Director of Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, effective July 31, 2026. Lauren’s visionary leadership, unwavering commitment, and...