Events

Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois Annual Fact Sheet

The Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois has published our annual fact sheet as follow-up to our February Workforce Advocacy Event. This fact sheet includes some of the bills that the HHS Coalition of Illinois is advocating for that prioritize investment in...

Illinois Lifeline Program Buckling Under Demand of Low-Income Youths’ Urgent Mental Health Services Need

A WBEZ investigation found the state of Illinois is failing to ensure that thousands of children are getting the intensive mental health support they need through a state program called SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services). The investigation included...

Webinar: Societal View of Ageism – May 3

The first in a two-part webinar series from the American Society on Aging addressing ageism and how everyone can make our society a better place to age. The webinars are free and open to the public Part 1, "Societal View of Ageism": May 3, 2023, 12 pm Part 2, "Ageism...

Coffee with Daniela

A monthly virtual gathering hosted by Daniela Velez-Cluca, Shriver Center Healthcare Justice/Immigration Attorney. Enrollment assisters and community members can bring their questions regarding immigrant eligibility for health coverage and other questions at the...

Self-care and Mental Health During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

CAASE (Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation) invites fellow service providers working in the anti-sexual violence movement to their quarterly gathering: Survivors Supporting Survivors in the Movement. We will discuss self-care and mental health during Sexual...

Deep Dive into Human Service Budget and Policy Priorities Webinar – Mar 27

Join IL Partners and human service advocates for a deep-dive into the budget and policy priorities for a number of service areas. This webinar will focus on the specifics of each of the budget-asks for Intellectual/Developmental Disability services, Behavioral/Mental...

Slip in Support of HB1346

SLIP IN SUPPORT of HB1346 an Amendment to GATA to reduce administrative burden for providers. This bill will amend GATA to ensure grants do not restrict administrative costs to less than 20%. This bill will also eliminate any caps on fringe benefits in state...

State of the Illinois FY2024 Budget – Feb 27

Join Illinois Partners for Human Service and the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability (CTBA) for a webinar focused on the Illinois State Budget and its implications for the health and human services sector. The webinar will feature CTBA Associate Director of...

FIRSTHAND: Life After Prison

FIRSTHAND: Life After Prison explores re-entry in a documentary series, expert talks, text and visual journalism, and community discussions. This WTTW PBS series was launched on February 13th. It explores what happens when the more than 20,000 people leaving Illinois...

Immigrant Eligibility for Health Care Coverage and Overview of Public Charge – Feb 28

The Shriver Center is hosting this virtual presentation for community members and enrollment assisters. The presentation will be given in English. A brief overview of the application process and of public charge will also be presented. The presentation will be...