All your need-to-know policy and advocacy updates for Illinois human services.
The Illinois Partners team is so grateful for many in-person meetings and connections over the past two months! From meeting in person with more than 70 coalition partners across the state, to our recent team retreat in Chicago, we are reminded of the inspiration that...
Illinois Partners is finalizing our 2025 Policy and Advocacy agenda, as well as working with our coalition partners to gather feedback on a fair pay for the human service workforce campaign we hope to launch in 2025. If you would like to discuss either of these...
This new data report, Measuring Safety 2023, on gender-based violence in Illinois focuses on the provision of gender-based violence services across the state. It is a celebration of this life-saving work and a tool for providers to demonstrate the impact of their...
Family caregivers provide care to family members, friends, or loved ones, often without recognition, support or pay. The month serves as an opportunity to recognize family caregivers and advocate for support in caregiving. At the local, state and federal levels,...
Everthrive is offering a new workshop series for social, clinical and medical providers to raise awareness about maternal mortality and morbidity, the impacts mental health and social drivers of health have on maternal outcomes, and the need to increase...
The free on-demand virtual and comprehensive course, Reimagining Mental Health Supports for Migrants, is now Live and ready for you to explore in English and Spanish. This training is specifically designed for non-mental health providers, including front-line workers...
In October, we launched our Racial Equity Training for Human Service Leaders and we are grateful for the amazing response we received. More than 70 human service leaders participated in the training series led by Illinois Partners staff and 8 guest trainers. Our guest...
As we navigate the results of the election and its implications for our sector, we shared a message of solidarity and hope to our coalition. It began: As we navigate the results of the election and its implications for our sector, I wanted to share a message of...
Join our upcoming meeting for members of the Responsible Budget Coalition, led by the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness, to learn more about the FY26 State Budget outlook and the need for new state revenue. This meeting is...
You and your colleagues may be eligible for up to $15,000 in student loan repayment from the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment (HSPLR) Program! Brought to you by Illinois Partners for Human Service and Illinois Collaboration on Youth to support professionals...