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Our New Report: Human Services in Peoria Area’s Economy
Illinois Partners’ new report, Economic Impact of the Greater Peoria/Tri-County Health and Human Services Sector, shows that the human services sector is the region’s fifth largest employer and is a net contributor to the county’s GDP. read more…
Our Response to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address
Illinois Partners for Human Service, a coalition of more than 850 health and human service providers across the state of Illinois, is encouraged by Governor Pritzker’s FY23 budget proposal. We appreciate the priorities outlined in this budget for the health and human service sector and commend the significant investments proposed. read more…
Thank You for Supporting our Workforce Advocacy Day!
We are so grateful to our legislators, community panelists, and the 485 people who registered for last week’s advocacy event! It was a powerful and important conversation about the ways we need to invest in and support the health and human services workforce. read more…
Partner Shout Out to Sherrie Crabb and Arrowleaf
We are so proud of our Board Chair, Sherrie Crabb and her incredible team at Arrowleaf for the work that they are doing in Southern Illinois!
This month, Arrowleaf opened a new “client choice” food pantry in Cairo, Illinois. read more…
Meet Our New Intern!
We are so excited to welcome to our new Policy and Government Affairs Intern, Kiera Eckhardt! Here is a brief interview to help you get to know her. read more…
Strategies for Workforce and Housing Systems Collaboration – Jan 19
Join Heartland Alliance’s webinar series, Strategies for Workforce and Housing Systems Collaboration being held Jan 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm. read more…
Health & Human Services Advocacy Event – Jan 21
Join Illinois Partners and twenty health and human service organizations on January 21st from 9 AM – 10:30 AM via zoom as we advocate for investment in our workforce.
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Our 2022 Policy and Advocacy Agenda Is Now Live!
This year, our policy and advocacy efforts are going to be entirely focused on building a strong health and human services workforce pipeline. We are working in collaboration with health and human service associations and coalitions to advance a workforce-centered agenda that supports both providers and our health and human service professionals. read more…
Our Coalition Partners Working to Pass a Pathway to Citizenship
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), Mano a Mano, Hana Center and other coalition partners are leading advocacy efforts for Congress to pass a pathway for citizenship for undocumented essential workers, immigrant youth, TPS holders, and their families. read more…
Team Transitions – and We’re Hiring!
Our Central Illinois Community Organizer and Policy Advocate, Holly Ambuehl, will be joining Forefront as their new Director of Policy. read more…
“Build Back Better” Now in the Senate
Still awaiting Senate passage is the “social” or “human” infrastructure bill, the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). The House of Representatives passed the BBB on 11/19/21 and many coalition partners support some or all of the provisions of the BBB. read more…
Federal Infrastructure Bills Advancing
Congress has been working on two major pieces of infrastructure legislation this fall; one was enacted; the second is still pending Senate action. read more…