Illinois Partners for Human Service

11/18/2021

Illinois Public Health Institute is seeking support to recruit focus group participants from specific populations across the state to provide their insights and perspectives surrounding public health related problems in the community.

11/18/2021

Save the date! We are so excited to launch our 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign kicking off next week! This Giving Tuesday, all donations made to Illinois Partners between November 23rd and December 7th will be matched by RRF Foundation for Aging!

Save the date! We are so excited to launch our 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign kicking off next week! This Giving Tuesday, all donations made to Illinois Partners between November 23rd and December 7th will be matched by RRF Foundation for Aging!

11/16/2021

Thank you Woods Fund Chicago!

#ICYMI WFC is proud to announce that we have distributed $1.19m to 37 orgs in Chicago.

13 orgs committed to community-based organizing
Alianza Americas Arab American Action Network Blocks Together Chicago Community and Workers' Rights Dissenters HANA Center Healing to Action Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health Lawndale Christian Development Corporation Logan Square Neighborhood Association Mujeres Latinas en Accion Pilsen Alliance Prison and Neighborhood Arts/Education Project

8 orgs committed to public policy advocacy
Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Faith in Place Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts Heartland Alliance Illinois Partners for Human Service Juvenile Justice Initiative of Illinois John Howard Association of Illinois Women Employed

16 orgs integrating organizing w/ public policy advocacy
Action Now Institute Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Chicago Religious Leadership Network Chicago Workers' Collaborative Enlace Chicago First Defense Legal Aid Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) Live Free Chicago The People's Lobby Progress Center for Independent Living South Asian American Policy and Research Institute - SAAPRI Supportive Housing Providers Association - SHPA Transformative Justice Law Project Warehouse Workers For Justice Westside Health Authority Workers Center for Racial Justice

11/15/2021

Director on Illinois' new family support plan: 'Our kids are best in a family setting'

"By using research-proven interventions, Illinois’ plan aims to strengthen families in crisis to prevent situations where children end up in foster care, according to a news release from the state."
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/director-on-illinois-new-family-support-plan-our-kids-are-best-in-a-family-setting/article_4114aaca-432c-11ec-98ae-97727f6e4edc.html

(The Center Square) – Illinois’ Family First Prevention Plan was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

11/12/2021

Reopening of Illinois Rental Payment Program delayed a month

Originally scheduled for November 8th, the housing authority will now begin accepting new applications December 6th through 11:59 p.m. January 9th at IllinoisHousingHelp.org.

https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/reopening-of-illinois-rental-payment-program-delayed-a-month/

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IDHA) announced the reopening of its Rental Payment Program has been pushed back by a month. Originally scheduled for Monday, Nov. 8, the housing authori…

11/10/2021

Join Illinois Partners TODAY at 2pm for our virtual launch event discussing our newest report, More Essential Than Ever: Rebuilding the Illinois Health and Human Services Workforce in the Wake of COVID-19! To register for this event, visit here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/VF1MA1QGSoC_GgUOv-Tlnw?fbclid=IwAR1mge-SIqOEFUUsP5AgdRECJMJVvjG4VShXv0wJKA50f2M1jCdvKugVwHI

Join Illinois Partners TODAY at 2pm for our virtual launch event discussing our newest report, More Essential Than Ever: Rebuilding the Illinois Health and Human Services Workforce in the Wake of COVID-19! To register for this event, visit here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/VF1MA1QGSoC_GgUOv-Tlnw?fbclid=IwAR1mge-SIqOEFUUsP5AgdRECJMJVvjG4VShXv0wJKA50f2M1jCdvKugVwHI

11/09/2021

Illinois Partners for Human Service · Webinar: More Essential than Ever: Illinois Partners Workforce Report Launch Event

Have you registered for our next webinar? Join Illinois Partners tomorrow at 2pm for our virtual launch event discussing our newest report, More Essential Than Ever: Rebuilding the Illinois Health and Human Services Workforce in the Wake of COVID-19. To learn more and register for this event, visit here
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/VF1MA1QGSoC_GgUOv-Tlnw

11/05/2021

Illinois Partners for Human Service · Webinar: More Essential than Ever: Illinois Partners Workforce Report Launch Event

Join us for the next webinar! Illinois Partners' newest report, More Essential Than Ever: Rebuilding the Illinois Health and Human Services Workforce in the Wake of COVID-19 identifies what factors are most affecting the health and human services workforce in the wake of the pandemic. To learn more about the report, please register here for our virtual launch event on November 10, 2021 at 2:00pm.
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/VF1MA1QGSoC_GgUOv-Tlnw

11/05/2021

We wrapped up a week of LAC meetings yesterday with our McLean County Local Area Council Meeting. It was so great meeting with so many human service leaders across Illinois this week. A big thank you to our partners across Southern and Central Illinois for your hospitality! Pictured below is our Executive Director Lauren with Jeff Gress, CEO of Crittenton Centers, and Brian Wipperman, CEO of Marcfirst. Thank you for hosting and showing us your programs!

11/04/2021

Yesterday we held our Peoria/Tri-County Local Area Council Meeting. Thank you to all the human service providers who came out & thank you to Easterseals Central Illinois for hosting!

11/02/2021

Thank you, Arrowleaf!

11/01/2021

Illinois Partners is proud to announce the release of our latest research report More Essential Than Ever: Rebuilding the Illinois Health and Human Services Workforce in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Thank you to all of our contributing partners who have helped make this report possible! Read more about our latest report here https://lauren-28196.medium.com/more-essential-than-ever-rebuilding-the-illinois-health-and-human-services-workforce-in-the-wake-c6f38575a8c8

Illinois Partners is proud to announce the release of our latest research report More Essential Than Ever: Rebuilding the Illinois Health and Human Services Workforce in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Thank you to all of our contributing partners who have helped make this report possible! Read more about our latest report here https://lauren-28196.medium.com/more-essential-than-ever-rebuilding-the-illinois-health-and-human-services-workforce-in-the-wake-c6f38575a8c8

10/28/2021

This upcoming Monday, Illinois Partners will be making a special announcement so, keep a lookout on our social media platforms and in your inboxes! Sign up to receive our latest news and relevant updates you won't want to miss: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001vP4uirOIyh0eyFP6BC_jDiDwFRRv0A9Wm-5DN6SOe3weJ8oFV-unwSnIF05crV_m9XPiNyCZi5a0zJr6oL9QljuXo3QUYvn0yBCIsV7NH5N0JY2F8IwacN1OCfX40OBRFxrWHtXptxkjoSVWzmYp1WqPYXKpX5A0

This upcoming Monday, Illinois Partners will be making a special announcement so, keep a lookout on our social media platforms and in your inboxes! Sign up to receive our latest news and relevant updates you won't want to miss: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001vP4uirOIyh0eyFP6BC_jDiDwFRRv0A9Wm-5DN6SOe3weJ8oFV-unwSnIF05crV_m9XPiNyCZi5a0zJr6oL9QljuXo3QUYvn0yBCIsV7NH5N0JY2F8IwacN1OCfX40OBRFxrWHtXptxkjoSVWzmYp1WqPYXKpX5A0

10/27/2021

Illinois lawmakers hope to address shortage of mental and behavioral health care workers

"The Gateway Foundation stressed that providers who prioritize mission over money need direct support from the state to rebuild the workforce. Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) said Illinois is at a point of no return.

“I hope that people are listening, I hope the governor’s office is listening,” Feigenholtz said. “And I hope that this is the year that we do something about it across the board of all of our social service agencies.”"

https://week.com/2021/10/22/illinois-lawmakers-hope-to-address-shortage-of-mental-and-behavioral-health-care-workers/

The mental and behavioral health profession had a shortage of workers well before the COVID-19 pandemic started.

10/25/2021

Illinois Partners' Executive Director, Lauren Wright, had the opportunity to join the Illinois Senate Behavioral and Mental Health committee panel this past Friday to testify on the importance of adequately investing in the health and human services workforce and prioritize addressing the behavioral health workforce shortage.

Illinois Partners' Executive Director, Lauren Wright, had the opportunity to join the Illinois Senate Behavioral and Mental Health committee panel this past Friday to testify on the importance of adequately investing in the health and human services workforce and prioritize addressing the behavioral health workforce shortage.

10/21/2021

Tune in tomorrow at 1pm to hear our Executive Director, Lauren Wright, testify on the Illinois Senate Behavioral and Mental
Health committee regarding the human services workforce shortage! Access it live tomorrow on the IL General Assembly official website: https://www.ilga.gov

Tune in tomorrow at 1pm to hear our Executive Director, Lauren Wright, testify on the Illinois Senate Behavioral and Mental
Health committee regarding the human services workforce shortage! Access it live tomorrow on the IL General Assembly official website: https://www.ilga.gov

10/20/2021

Executive order draws on pandemic lessons to fight homelessness, IDHS secretary says

"Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services Grace Hou says the pandemic highlighted the need for cross-agency response.

“We want to take the lessons learned from the pandemic in protecting people who are experiencing homelessness and leverage that toward long-term, systemic change,” she said.

The executive order aims to build upon work already done to address homelessness, according to Hou."

https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/executive-order-draws-on-pandemic-lessons-to-fight-homelessness-idhs-secretary-says/article_90c875d4-2deb-11ec-8e92-9f8e0bed5cc4.html

A recent executive order to fight homelessness is drawing upon lessons learned from the pandemic.

10/18/2021

Illinois bill would expand civics to incarcerated youths

Senate Bill 2116, which has cleared both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly, would ensure that incarcerated youths have access to voter registration, information on how to vote, and opportunities to co-facilitate the civics education curriculum with their peers in state juvenile facilities.

https://thesouthern.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois-bill-would-expand-civics-to-incarcerated-youths/article_516cdac0-9531-5407-88a6-fa4d41b955fa.html

Illinois stands on the cusp of expanding voting and civics education to young people incarcerated at the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice who are older than 17 and within a

10/14/2021

Exploring Wicked Problems | Center for Civic Engagement - Illinois State

Center for Civic Engagement is launching a new occasional series initiating opportunities for more in-depth exploration of a "wicked problem" through multiple programs and perspectives. Sign up to attend the events, including the Community Networking Lunch happening October 22nd! Read more here: https://civicengagement.illinoisstate.edu/students/programs-events/wicked-problems/

As part of its commitment to democracy, civic engagement, and public problem solving, the Center for Civic Engagement is launching a new occasional series to explore wicked problems. This initiative creates opportunities for more in-depth exploration of a wicked problem through multiple programs and...

10/11/2021

Stevens Awards

Karina Ayala-Bermejo, President and CEO at our partner agency Instituto del Progreso Latino, will be honored with a 2021 Justice John Paul Stevens Awards, a prestigious award for extraordinary integrity and service to the community. Congratulations, Karina! https://www.chicagobar.org/chicagobar/CBA/Programs/Awards/Justice_John_Paul_Stevens_Awards/CBA/Programs/Awards/Stevens_Awards.aspx?hkey=7f8e2428-1c64-4412-a764-78287b1733fe

Join us virtually on Oct. 13 to celebrate Illinois attorneys who have demonstrated extraordinary integrity and service throughout their careers: Karina Ayala-Bermejo, Anne Fredd, Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer, Larry Suffredin and Judge James Snyder.

10/08/2021

press-release

Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order to ensure people with disabilities receive equal pay for work they perform as employees of state vendors.
https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.23976.html

10/06/2021

Forefront Grantmaker Practices Survey October 2021

Forefront is gathering information about grantmaking practices to see how and if they have evolved in our current context. The results will be synthesized and shared with the funding community. The more responses received, the richer the data and opportunities to identify our shared challenges. Grantmakers, access the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Grantmakers2021

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10/04/2021

More than $440 million disbursed to Illinoisans for rental assistance

"For renters who missed the window to apply for assistance through IHDA, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is currently accepting applications for rental assistance until funding runs out."
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/more-than-440-million-disbursed-to-illinoisans-for-rental-assistance/article_f28d6372-22f3-11ec-b251-bfb7ac295130.html

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WREX) — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced that more than $443 million in emergency rental assistance has been paid on behalf

09/29/2021

BLM means BFM: The Foster System Hurts Black Families & We Must Include Black Mothers in the Fight for Justice - Shriver Center on Poverty Law

Amazing article from Shriver Center on Poverty Law

"No longer can we afford to leave the foster system out of conversations about racist policing or juvenile legal system reform. Black families are surveilled and ultimately separated because of racialized determinations made about their parenting or ability to do so. Instead what should actually be judged, are the economic divestments experienced by marginalized communities fueled by structural racism and bias – the very same things that led us to mass incarceration"

https://www.povertylaw.org/article/blm-means-bfm-the-foster-system-hurts-black-families-we-must-include-black-mothers-in-the-fight-for-justice/?fbclid=IwAR0qohGlkn5Ax8W0ExS3B1Qw1clW8lvtk7K0ymj8Qifshaut12J_9HX7-cU

For Black lives to matter, Black families must matter. Black mothers must matter. What the criminal legal system is to Black men, the foster system is to Black women.

09/27/2021

Illinois' eviction moratorium set to expire Oct. 3

"The most recent iteration of the moratorium, which will expire Oct. 3, allows for court proceedings but prevents law enforcement from carrying out an eviction.

It also allows for evictions in health and safety circumstances, and for "uncovered persons," which include those who refuse to fill out paperwork for assistance, who can't prove loss of income from COVID-19 or who earn more than $99,000 individually or $198,000 as a joint-filing household."

https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20210920/illinois-eviction-moratorium-set-to-expire-oct-3

The state's moratorium on enforcement of residential evictions will expire on Oct. 3, according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's latest COVID-19 executive order.

09/24/2021

Chestnut, OSF Get State Grant To Lower Health Care Barriers

Central Illinois health providers will receive a $5 million to transform health care for people on Medicaid and other under served populations as part of the Illinois Healthcare Transformation collaborative.

https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-09-23/chestnut-osf-get-state-grant-to-lower-health-care-barriers

Central Illinois health providers will receive a $5 million chunk of $18 million in new state money to transform health care for people on Medicaid and other under served populations. It's part of the so-called Illinois Healthcare Transformation collaborative. J