Description
The Social Services Advisory Council (SSAC) was created in accordance to P.A. 87685 (305 ILCS 5/124.20d) to advise the Department of Human Services regarding all aspects of assistance delivered or contracted for by the Department. The SSAC will advise and assist in the development of policy for the Department regarding the range of its programs. The SSAC may also serve in a consultative role to discuss proposed changes and to improve service delivery and performance in all areas. The SSAC shall also assist and advise the Department on provider and community issues that have been brought to its attention by constituents, working always to keep the Department and communities at an open and effective level of communication.
Council Requirements
Training Requirements
Please visit the link above to view the training requirements for this Board/Commission/Committee/Task Force.
Committees of the SSAC
Meetings
Regular meetings of the SSAC shall be held at least quarterly. All meetings are open to the public as prescribed in the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
- January 24, 2020 - Agenda and Minutes
- May 1, 2020 - Agenda and Minutes
- July 31, 2020 - Agenda and Minutes
- November 19, 2020 - Agenda and Minutes
- February 25, 2021 - Agenda and Minutes
- May 20, 2021 - Agenda and Minutes
- August 17, 2021 - Agenda and Minutes
- November 18, 2021 - Agenda and Minutes
- February 23, 2022 - Agenda and Minutes
- May 18, 2022 - Agenda and Minutes
- August 25, 2022 - Agenda and Minutes
- November 17, 2022 - Agenda and Minutes
- April 6, 2023 - Agenda and Minutes
- June 22, 2023 - Agenda and Minutes
- October 19, 2023 - Agenda
Membership
The SSAC is comprised of 30 voting members which may include a balanced representation of clients, service providers, local governmental units, community and welfare advocacy groups, academia and the general public.
Initially, the Secretary shall appoint 15 members to 2 year terms and 15 members to 4 year terms. All members appointed thereafter shall serve 4 year terms.
| Member |
Photo |
Organization |
Appointment Expiration Date |
| Dayo Adenekan |
 |
CILA Corporation |
January 1, 2024 |
| Mary Camper |
 |
Reestablishing Hope |
January 1, 2024 |
| Carlene Cardosi |
 |
Rosecrance |
January 1, 2024 |
| Maria Joy Ferrera |
 |
DePaul University |
January 1, 2024 |
| AJ French |
 |
Gift of Voice |
January 1, 2025 |
| Ireta Gasner |
 |
Start Early (formerly the Ounce of Prevention Fund) |
January 1, 2024 |
| Christa Hamilton |
 |
UCAN |
January 1, 2025 |
| Angie Hampton - Vice Chair |
 |
Egyptian Health Department |
January 1, 2024 |
| Barbara Harris-Woodward |
 |
Katalyst J Group |
January 1, 2025 |
| Mike Inman |
 |
Mayor, City of Macomb |
January 1, 2024 |
| Niya Kelly |
 |
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless |
January 1, 2024 |
| Yesenia Lopez |
 |
Cook County, Office of Commissioner Alma Anaya |
January 1, 2024 |
| Dr. Dan Lustig |
 |
Haymarket Center |
January 1, 2024 |
| Jodi Martin |
 |
Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County / Prairie Central |
January 1, 2025 |
| Bela Mote |
 |
Carole Robertson Center for Learning |
January 1, 2024 |
| Dulce Ortiz |
 |
Mano a Mano Family Resource Center |
January 1, 2024 |
| Debbie Pavick |
 |
Thresholds |
January 1, 2024 |
| Sylvia Puente |
 |
Latino Policy Forum |
January 1, 2024 |
| Frances Reyes |
 |
The Center for Prevention of Abuse |
January 1, 2024 |
| Jeremy Rosen |
 |
Shriver Center on Poverty Law |
January 1, 2024 |
| Itedal Shalabi |
 |
Arab American Family Services |
January 1, 2024 |
| Loren Simmons |
 |
YWCA - Metropolitan Chicago |
January 1, 2024 |
| Sandy Tiania |
 |
Healthcare Service Corporation |
January 1, 2025 |
IDHS Administrative Support
SSAC Administrative Contact: Clare Fisher - Clare.Fisher@illinois.gov
Ethics Officer Contact Information: DHS.EthicsOfficer@Illinois.gov
Legislative Liaison Contact Information: Taneka Jennings - Taneka.H.Jennings@Illinois.gov
