Investing in Human Services

February 18, 2020

Arden Shore joined Illinois Partners for Human Service this week in Springfield meeting directly with legislators to discuss the importance of investing in human services. Illinois Partners is a coalition of more than 800 human service organizations located in every county and district throughout Illinois, our partners represent fields across the sector, including education, economic opportunity, healthcare and public safety.

Illinois Partners takes the lead on some of the most complex issues facing the human service sector, such as funding, and building public support for investments and innovation in human services by providing important research, information and updates on policy, and building capacity in the human service community across Illinois. Illinois Partners is changing the perception of human services by exploring innovative ways to elevate the work of the sector. In this way, Illinois Partners is helping people understand how organizations like Arden Shore contribute to the vitality of our communities.

Dora Maya, PhD, President and CEO of Arden Shore, serves as an active member of Illinois Partners Board of Directors.