Mission
HUMAN SERVICE IN ILLINOIS
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Our human service infrastructure protects and supports two of our state's most important resources - the individuals and families.
But, like the bridges and roads we travel on, our human service system must be well-managed, maintained and renewed in order for people and communities to remain healthy and safe and be prepared for the economic challenges of the future.
WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO CREATE A STRONG HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM IN ILLINOIS?
- QUALITY SERVICES
High quality services capable of helping Illinois residents improve their lives.
Illinois Partners supports quality services that:
-Effectively apply best practices
-Utilize sound fiscal management and operating systems
-Practice good stewardship of public funds and donations
- ADEQUATE FUNDING
Funding levels that reflect the needs of Illinois residents and the true cost of providing quality services.
Illinois Partners supports adequate funding that:
-Keeps pace with demand
-Provides timely reimbursements to providers
-Covers the full cost of efficient service delivery
-Includes necessary investments in building, equipment and facility maintenance and other long term -system improvements
- MEASURABLE RESULTS
Human service providers, just like all elements of the state’s public infrastructure, that are accountable for achieving meaningful outcomes.
Illinois Partners support measurable results where:
-Funding decisions are driven by performance
-Evaluation is transparent and based on program outcomes
