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The Illinois Department of Human Services is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees and an annual budget of over $5.4 billion. Illinois created IDHS in 1997, to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency. IDHS is proud of its diversity, efficiency, and the services that the agency and its community partners provide to Illinois citizens.

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10/22/2026

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During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re highlighting IDHS services that help people with disabiliti...
10/22/2026

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re highlighting IDHS services that help people with disabilities pursue their employment goals.

The IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services provides specialized employment services for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, or deafblind.

Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf provide personalized support including vocational rehabilitation, counseling and guidance, assistance with training and technology, interpreter resources, advocacy, and more.

Learn more about available services and how to apply: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29975

The Arc of Illinois, with support from the IDHS Division of Developmental Disabilities, has launched Know Your Options, ...
10/21/2026

The Arc of Illinois, with support from the IDHS Division of Developmental Disabilities, has launched Know Your Options, a new video series exploring living options and supports available to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Illinois.

From residential settings to supports that can be provided at home, the series helps individuals, families, and supporters better understand different options and what each may look like in everyday life.

Start with the introductory video to learn more about the series. We’ll be highlighting each living option in the weeks ahead.

🎬 Video here: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=180732

Community-based organizations serving South Shore, Rockford, or Danville are encouraged to apply for a new IDHS funding ...
10/21/2026

Community-based organizations serving South Shore, Rockford, or Danville are encouraged to apply for a new IDHS funding opportunity supporting violence prevention services.

Through the Reimagine Public Safety Act Violence Prevention Services Program, approximately $1.7 million is available to support street outreach, case management, and victim services for individuals at highest risk of fi***rm violence.

Eligible applicants include qualifying nonprofit community-based organizations with experience providing violence prevention services in one of the eligible service areas.

Applications are due November 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. Learn more: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=180797

💙 As we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we’re also sharing information and resources that can help ...
10/21/2026

💙 As we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we’re also sharing information and resources that can help families create safer sleep environments for infants.

Safe sleep practices can help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). IDHS provides information and resources to help parents, caregivers, and families learn about infant safe sleep.

Learn more and find resources:
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=146357

🏀⚽ Help shape the future of youth sports in Illinois. The Illinois Youth Sport Commission wants to hear from people acr...
10/20/2026

🏀⚽ Help shape the future of youth sports in Illinois.

The Illinois Youth Sport Commission wants to hear from people across the state about youth sport access, barriers, and opportunities.

Whether you’re a parent or caregiver, coach, educator, youth participant, community partner – or someone who cares about opportunities for young people – your perspective can help inform the commission’s work to expand equitable, safe, and developmentally supportive youth sport opportunities.

The statewide survey takes about eight minutes to complete.

đź“‹ Share your perspective by Oct. 31 and help shape the future of youth sports: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nwgia7qOPEaE9TFxIQ-QBSm3jEjW-1ZAgBheiOuFMKZUNk01S0Y1M1NFT1VKT0RPUlZIMlY4STJGUS4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawVEjSRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTRISFNxMjUzM2t6SUl1YkVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEepUJaSAXUgADLWIaH5LM4-lje6f_M7di17yC5zuoy7SDqRYpHe6AUS3Fv0Ys_aem_OQ5lyp51hmTZXgKEiRrs3g

Learn more about the Illinois Youth Sport Commission: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/?item=178572

Local governments across Illinois are encouraged to apply for a new funding opportunity designed to strengthen local gov...
10/20/2026

Local governments across Illinois are encouraged to apply for a new funding opportunity designed to strengthen local government capacity to plan, coordinate, and implement effective responses to homelessness.

Through the Municipal Leadership Planning Initiative, five local governments will be selected to participate in a three-year planning and implementation process. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, municipalities, and townships. Joint and regional applications are also permitted.

Applications are due October 31, 2026. Learn more: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=180670

10/20/2026

HFS is hosting a webinar series to help stakeholders understand upcoming federal changes to Medicaid under HR 1. These changes will begin affecting some Medicaid customers on January 1, 2027.

The Department is committed to providing clear information, advance notice, and ongoing support to help customers understand what these changes mean and how to keep their coverage if they qualify. Our stakeholders play an essential role in communicating these changes to our customers. Please consider attending all of these modules.

Registration is required. Links to register for each webinar module are available on our Federal Resource Center website. https://lnkd.in/gZbriXD8

The Accessibility Committee for Employees with Disabilities (ACED) works to promote access, independence, and opportunit...
10/19/2026

The Accessibility Committee for Employees with Disabilities (ACED) works to promote access, independence, and opportunity for State of Illinois employees with disabilities.

Established in 1974, the statewide committee provides a forum to address disability-related issues affecting State employees and serves as a resource to State agencies.

Learn more about ACED and its work: https://aced.illinois.gov/

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