About IDHS

Mission | Vision | Values

Our Mission: We respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives.

Our Vision: Dignity and well-being for everyone in Illinois.

Our Values: Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, Equity

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The Department of Human Services is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 14,000 employees.

The Illinois Department of Human Services was created in 1997 to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving for economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency.

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IDHS Divisions

Agency Initiatives

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Advisory Councils, Task Forces, Boards & Comissions - advise the department on a wide range of issues that affect the human services.

Rules and Policy - Up to date documents that govern the delivery of human services.

For IDHS, the State of Illinois is divided into 5 Regions.
See the IDHS Regional Map