social services

During her tenure, the Crisis Center significantly expanded its operations and services. Shelter capacity increased from 12 households and 35 beds to 20 households and 54 beds. #homes #crisiscenter #southsuburbia

The deputy will assist investigators on cases requiring law enforcement involvement, support complex child welfare situations, and help improve coordination and response times between agencies. #dcfs #dupagecounty

The bill expands affordable housing and reentry services for people leaving Illinois prisons, aiming to improve long-term outcomes by reducing homelessness and recidivism. #bill #housing #prison

The main bill the coalition wants passed is SB 3277, which would create a program to automatically give recipients seeing a change or stop in federal benefits a one-time payment of $600 – representing about three months worth of the average SNAP subsidy. #snap #centersquare

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is urging parents, guardians, and educators to engage young people in honest conversations about alcohol. #alcohol #awareness

An independent panel selected the 10 recipients from 68 applicants. Each organization received up to $20,000, the maximum grant amount. #grants #nonprofits

“As the Trump administration continues to strip our state of the programs and benefits our communities need and deserve, Illinois refuses to lay down,” Preston said. #budget #governor #address

In addition to providing meals, Parks said each delivery includes an uplifting message intended to combat isolation and loneliness, particularly among seniors. #loveday #valetines #meals

Researchers say the report is meant to serve as a baseline as the state transitions to the new Department of Early Childhood. #childhood #report

Aguilar said the event reflected his belief that government must take an active role in reaching residents. #residents #openhouse