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IL Partners Has Finalized Our 2024 Policy and Advocacy Priorities
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. read more…
Webinar: Launching New Conversations on Human Services and Aging – Jan 18
Everyone should have access to the health and human services we need to thrive and be vital members of our communities as we age.
Webinar: Bring Chicago Home Information Session – Jan 23
Join IL Partners and the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless for a webinar with information about Bring Chicago Home, a campaign to create a dedicated revenue stream to pay for housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. read more…
Behavioral Health Webinar: Building Age-Friendly Mental Health Systems – Jan 17
The E4 Center, Rush University’s center for excellence in aging, is hosting a workshop on the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility) framework.
2024 Community Health Worker Summit – Jan 24
The HAP Foundation invites Community Health Workers (CHWs), public health strategists, health care leaders, and community activists to join us for a day of learning, networking, and celebration of the achievements of CHWs across the region.
Governor Signs Bill Aimed at Modernizing Professional Licensing In Illinois
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. read more…
Letter to the Editor: Unpaid Family Caregivers Need Support from Federal, State and Local Governments
Illinois Partners for Human Service is a proud member of the Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition. read more…
IL Partners Featured in Chicago Tribune Article about Mental Health Worker Shortages
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.” read more…
Take Living Wage Survey for Full Time Human Service Workers
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.
