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Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
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https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx
The Department of Human Services is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees. IDHS provides residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who face challenges to self-sufficiency. IDHS sends news releases to The Lansing Journal, and we publish those that are informative for our readers.

IL Department of Human Services partnering to improve census outreach to hard-to-count communities

All funding for DHS census grantees has now been awarded information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services CHICAGO, Ill. (February 16, 2020) – Building on a $29 million investment by Governor Pritzker and the General Assembly in preparation for the 2020 census, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)...

All 102 Illinois counties now represented by 2020 Census organizers

information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 18, 2019) – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced the Illinois Primary Health Association will serve the Northwest region of Illinois for the state’s 2020 Census effort, including JoDaviess, Carroll, Whiteside, Lee,...

Illinois launches $20 Million funding opportunity for 2020 Census

Undercounting could cost Illinois $195 million over the next decade information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services SPRINGFIELD/CHICAGO, Ill. (August 12, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced that it has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to maximize Illinois’ success in the 2020 Census....

Illinois Department of Human Services lights skylines green to commemorate mental health awareness month

The cities of Chicago, Decatur, and Quincy light up green to raise awareness for mental health Information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services CHICAGO, Ill. (May 6, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is raising awareness for mental health and partnering with providers and cities across...

April SNAP benefits to be issued between April 1 and 10 for all SNAP recipients

Early issuance to reduce time between March and April benefits information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services CHICAGO, Ill. (March 28, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced on Tuesday that April Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued early to some Illinois customers....

March SNAP benefits will be issued March 1 for all SNAP recipients

Early issuance will reduce time between February and March benefits information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services CHICAGO, Ill. (February 13, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that March Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued early to Illinois customers. March SNAP...

SNAP benefits will continue through February during federal shutdown

But will be issued earlier than usual—on January 20 information provided by the Illinois Department of Human ServicesCHICAGO, Ill. (January 12, 2019) – February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be funded through the end of February, but they will be issued to Illinois customers on or before January...

IDHS launches Quality Scorecard to help families and people with disabilities choose safe homes

Quality Scorecard integrates safety and quality data across IDHS to create an interactive, online snapshot of homes for people with disabilities information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 17, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is announcing the launch of the Quality Scorecard...