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IL SB1755

IL SB1755
DHS-PARENT RESOURCES HUB


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that to ensure Illinois parents with children, including foster parents and parents of adult children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, can easily access all publicly available information on State resources for parents, as soon as practicable the Department shall maintain a publicly accessible webpage on its official website that lists each child care, early child care, education, nutrition, mental health, housing, family planning, cash assistance, health care, and any other program or service for parents operated by the Department or another State agency, including, but not limited to, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Early Childhood, the Department of Public Health, the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. Provides that the webpage must include for each listed program and service a hyperlink to a publicly viewable webpage that is operated and maintained by the State agency responsible for administering the program or service and that includes additional information and resources on the specific program or service.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Department of Human Services Act to create a centralized online resource hub for parents in Illinois. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to develop a publicly accessible webpage that comprehensively lists various state programs and services available to parents, including those with foster children or adult children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The webpage will cover a wide range of support areas such as child care, education, nutrition, mental health, housing, family planning, cash assistance, and health care. The list will include programs from multiple state agencies like the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Early Childhood, and others. For each program or service listed, the webpage must provide a direct hyperlink to the responsible state agency's detailed information page, making it easier for parents to find and access the resources they need.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Re-assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services (on 01/27/2026)

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