All your need-to-know policy and advocacy updates for Illinois human services.
Like many of our coalition partners, we are concerned about harmful narratives and series of attacks on the rights and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. Here are resources we can all use to support the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois and across the country. Trans...
Privacy protections are in place to ensure immigrant families can safely access health care, food, housing, and other essential assistance. A new reference table provides accurate information on the privacy protections in place by several federal benefits programs....
You may have heard about a new executive order that attempts to set English as the official language of the U.S. Check out this article from the National Health Law Program which explains that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 1557 of the Affordable...
Our coalition partner Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) announced a new chapter in providing programs for older adults. They are currently welcoming new clients for both Adult Day Services and Home Support Services (HSS). Prospective clients and their...
Illinois Partners’ Communications and Operations Coordinator, Jasmine Steele, was selected for the Emerging Leaders Coaching Program! The Emerging Leaders Coaching Program, offered by the Community Memorial Foundation, gives emerging leaders the opportunity to...
On Wednesday, February 26, Illinois Partners for Human Service and supporters of the Living Wages, Thriving Communities Campaign gathered in Springfield for a day of advocacy and action to urge legislators to support greater investments in the human service sector....
With so much happening, it can be hard to keep up with policy changes at the federal level which will impact the health and human service sector in Illinois. We are following the work of these groups to stay informed about the issues and ways we can support collective...
The Network will be accepting applications for housing related financial assistance for Illinois residents beginning Thursday, February 27. This funding is available to Illinois residents who are receiving supportive services. This funding can cover housing related...
Storytelling is powerful because it taps into universal human emotions, values, and experiences, creating deep connections and inspiring action. Human service programs use stories in numerous ways, but in order to ensure that messages are clear and strong, they must...
This month the Hanul Counseling Center in Lake County held an open house. The center invited guests to explore their welcoming space and learn about the mental health resources available to the community in Korean and English. You can learn more about their services...