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 and Minutes
- February 13, 2024 - Agenda and Minutes
- May 14, 2024 - Agenda and Minutes
- August 13, 2024 - Agenda and Minutes
- November 19, 2024 - 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 |
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CILA Corporation |
January 1, 2026 |
Mary Camper |
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Reestablishing Hope |
January 1, 2026 |
AJ French |
 |
Gift of Voice |
December 31, 2028 |
Ireta Gasner |
 |
Start Early (formerly the Ounce of Prevention Fund) |
December 31, 2028 |
Andrea Hall |
 |
MYSI |
January 1, 2028 |
Christa Hamilton - Chair |
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UCAN |
December 31, 2028 |
Angie Hampton - Vice Chair |
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Egyptian Health Department |
January 1, 2026 |
Deborah Humphrey |
|
Madison County Mental Health Board |
January 1, 2028 |
Niya Kelly |
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Chicago Coalition for the Homeless |
December 31, 2028 |
Dr. Dan Lustig |
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Haymarket Center |
December 31, 2028 |
Jodi Martin |
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Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County / Prairie Central |
December 31, 2028 |
Maralea Negron |
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The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence |
January 1, 2028 |
Dulce Ortiz |
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Mano a Mano Family Resource Center |
January 1, 2026 |
José Marco-Paredes |
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Latino Policy Forum |
January 1, 2028 |
Mark Sanders |
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City of Chicago, Department of Family and Support Services |
January 1, 2028 |
Itedal Shalabi |
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Arab American Family Services |
January 1, 2026 |
Loren Simmons |
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YWCA - Metropolitan Chicago |
January 1, 2026 |
Tony Woods |
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Public Equity |
January 1, 2028 |
Lauren Wright |
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Illinois Partners for Human Service |
January 1, 2028 |
IDHS Administrative Support
SSAC Administrative Contact: Mahi Mahmood - mahi.mahmood@illinois.gov