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Carol J. Sharp has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of The Night Ministry. Sharp assumed her responsibilities on August 14, 2023. "Carol is a visionary and collaborative leader with a powerful commitment to The Night Ministry's mission and values,"...

Asian Human Services has rebranded and renamed to Trellus. Founded in 1978, the organization supports immigrants and refugees as they build their lives in Chicago. To learn more about Trellus, its origin and mission, check out their Facebook page or visit...

We are thrilled to introduce our new team members. Cosette Ayele (left), our new Director of Advocacy and Workforce Initiatives, is a community investment strategist and grassroots organizer whose values center care and transformation over punitive responses to...

We are continuing our work prioritizing initiatives that support and invest in the health and human services workforce, as well as reduce administrative burden for community-based providers. You can take a look at our agenda here. (Please note, bill numbers and fact...

This month Governor Pritzker signed HB2394 which gives the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) authority to extend license renewal and corresponding fee deadlines. This bill also requires IDFPR to procure and implement electronic...

Illinois Partners for Human Service is a proud member of the Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition. In November, the Chicago Sun-Times published a Letter to the Editor which includes a call for Governor Pritzker, state legislators and Illinois congressional leaders to...

IL Partners Executive Director Lauren was quoted extensively in an article headlined “Lake County mental health providers battling staffing shortages linked to low wages, large caseloads and burnout.” Lauren was featured alongside coalition partners Janelle Moravek of...

Illinois Partners is conducting statewide research to learn more about the experiences of community-based frontline human service workers and whether current wages adequately support their basic needs and ability to thrive. If you are a full-time community-based...

May 2024 1. POLICY & ADVOCACY    » 2. EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES    » 3. THE MORE YOU KNOW   » 4. SPECIAL FEATURE   » Policy & Advocacy Register Today for Our Virtual Panel on the FY25 Budget After a long week and a protracted timeline, the legislature finally...

Over the past six weeks, our Executive Director Lauren visited coalition partners across the state in Southern Illinois, Bloomington-Normal, Joliet, Springfield, the Quad Cities, and Lake County. Left to right: Joe Bernard, CEO of Spero Family Services, Gary...