We continue to monitor federal policy changes and their impact on Illinois communities and human service organizations.

Our final report in the Federal Policies, Community Consequences series highlights the ongoing impact of these shifts on the human services sector and the communities we serve. We will also share action alerts and resources from our state and national partners to help keep partners informed and connected to opportunities for engagement. A recent issue that we are watching closely is the new proposed rule that would make significant changes to how the 2030 Census counts people and collects demographic data used to determine representation and federal funding.

On the state level, we are preparing for the next legislative session and want to hear from you. Take our partner survey and join us for coffee and conversations as we listen, connect, and shape our shared policy and advocacy priorities for 2027.

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