All your need-to-know policy and advocacy updates for Illinois human services.
This month, the Living Wages, Thriving Communities campaign brought together state legislators, leaders of human service organizations and policy advocates for a Roundtable discussion about strategies and next steps to push our policies to the next level this upcoming...
Because the more you know, the more effective you can be... New Resource: Early Childhood Immigration Toolkit from Start Early Start Early released a new Illinois-focused toolkit to help early care and learning programs prepare for immigration enforcement activities....
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. Recently, César Nuñez stepped away from his role as Co-Executive Director of Enlace and received a special...
Supportive housing is one of the most effective tools we have for keeping individuals and families stable, healthy, and connected to their communities. It is also a core part of our statewide human services system. That is why the recent HUD Continuum of Care NOFO has...
The fall veto session is bringing timely and important conversations to the forefront. Illinois Partners is proud to stand with our partners in support of critical legislation that strengthens protections for Illinoisans. The Health Care Sanctity and Privacy Act, led...
As part of our ongoing work with the Responsible Budget Coalition, Illinois Partners led the development of a new white paper analyzing the impacts of HR 1 and recent executive orders on essential programs. These programs including health and human services,...
We are grateful to our partners in the Health & Human Service Coalition of Illinois and the Living Wages, Thriving Communities campaign for joining us at our Legislative Breakfast on October 15 in Springfield. Your presence and partnership are vital as we continue...
Join the Care Can’t Wait Coalition for a virtual town hall on the future of care in Illinois. With recent federal cuts threatening health, aging, and disability services for more than 380,000 residents, speakers from SEIU HCIIMK, Access Living, the Worker Center for...
Healing Illinois, an initiative of the Illinois Department of Human Services managed in partnership with the Field Foundation, has reopened for a 2025-2026 grant cycle. Organizations can apply through November 7,2025 for project funding to promote connectedness across...
The new guide, from Race Forward, is called Messages to Grow and Uproot: Narrative Strategy Amid Attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice. We cannot let harmful narratives go unchallenged. Race Forward's new guide equips organizations with tools to...