Gov. Pritzker Signs Bipartisan Dignity in Pay Act
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker signed the bipartisan Dignity in Pay Act (HB793) into law alongside bill sponsors Representative Theresa Mah and Senator Cristina Castro. The Dignity in Pay Act primarily implements a plan to phase out 14(c) subminimum wage authorizations in Illinois, joining 18 other states in doing so. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) and the Illinois Department of Labor will lead the 5-year process-eliminating subminimum wage for people with disabilities by December 31, 2029.
January 22, 2025
Gov. Pritzker Announces Launch of BEACON Children's Behavioral Health Portal
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative (CBHTI) announced the public launch of the BEACON (Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation) care portal, a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking youth mental health services and care, including state agency support and community-based programs. BEACON is now live for use by Illinois residents and can be accessed at beacon.illinois.gov.
January 15, 2025
IL DCFS Partners to Prevent Human Trafficking, Promote Education, Awareness and Support Survivors
SPRINGFIELD - January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is joining forces with the Illinois State Police (ISP), the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and various community organizations to raise awareness of Human Trafficking, one of the most under-reported and under-identified crimes.
January 6, 2025
Notice to Media from Illinois Department of Human Services - Incident Involving Protected Personal Information
Pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), 815 ILCS 530/12, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is notifying the media of an incident within IDHS State of Illinois email accounts: On April 25, 2024, IDHS experienced a privacy breach. An outside entity, through a phishing campaign, gained access to multiple employee accounts, and files associated with the accounts. The files included the Social Security numbers (SSNs) of 4,701 customers and three employees.
December 20, 2024
Government Alliance for Safe Communities Announces $100 Million In Grant Opportunities for Violence Prevention and Community Violence Intervention Initiatives
CHICAGO- The Government Alliance for Safe Communities (GASC) today announced a commitment to invest $100 million across City, County, and State government partners to sustain and scale critical community violence intervention (CVI) programming across the region.
November 4, 2024
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BEACON children's behavioral health portal increases access to care for families | WIFR
The Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation (BEACON) care portal is now available for Illinois families seeking youth mental health care.
BEACON allows parents and caregivers to learn about community-based resources and state-funded programs including outpatient counseling, school-based services, residential treatment services and more.
January 15, 2025
Black homelessness is twice the national average in Illinois | WBEZ Chicago
The racial wealth gap, the legacy of redlining and the lack of affordable housing all drive the high rates of Black homelessness in Illinois. This is outlined in a report from the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, commissioned by the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness.
Reset hears more about these structural factors and what can be done to alleviate these disparities.
January 8, 2025
Illinois seeks to prevent human trafficking with team up | Spectrum Local News
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and human trafficking remains a constant issue in the Midwest. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois State Police (ISP), and other community organizations are promoting education on prevention. DCFS says human trafficking is one of the most under-reported and under-identified crimes.
January 6, 2025
IDHS Secretary Designate, Dulce Quintero: 2024 IDHS Accomplishments Video
As we close out another remarkable year at IDHS, Secretary Designate, Dulce Quintero, reflects on all we've accomplished together. From expanding critical programs to reaching more families in need, we thank our staff and all our partners for their hard work, compassion, and commitment.
IDHS Secretary Designate, Dulce Quintero: Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, IDHS Secretary Designate, Dulce Quintero, reflects on the culture and impact of the Latino/Latine/Latinx community. Learn more about their personal journey and the giants who inspired them to stand up for what is right.
DRS Director Patrick: ADA Celebration & Disability Pride
In celebration of the anniversary of the ADA, Department of Rehabilitation Services Director Rahnee Patrick discusses her journey as a disability activist, and she emphasizes the importance of the Centers for Independent Living (CIL), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and disability pride in the ongoing work to secure equity for people with disabilities.
A Legacy of Neurodiversity Pride
"My community needs to gain more equity and inclusion, and that is where the advocacy for and by myself and others comes in." IDHS is honored to share insights from Daniel Olsen, a summer intern at the IDHS Office of Communications in Springfield. The article details his journey from shame to celebration.
A Pride Message from IDHS Secretary Designate Quintero
Secretary Designate Dulce Quintero shares a message in celebration of Pride while highlighting the important work that IDHS is doing to support the LGBTQ+ community.
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