All your need-to-know policy and advocacy updates for Illinois human services.
To our coalition partners, Today we’re sharing our Quarter 2 report, Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty, the latest in our Federal Changes, Community Consequences series. The data in this report reflects a sector still in limbo. Providers navigating uncertainty in...
Our offices will be closed from Monday, December 22nd, through Friday, January 2nd. See you in 2026!
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...