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Groundbreaking Program Centers Racial Equity in Anti-Poverty Advocacy
Now more than ever, no one should be deterred from seeking health care, food, or housing assistance, out of fear they will become a public charge.
These recommendations for state legislative actions concentrate on critical measures to protect low-income families & communities across the state.
More than ever, we need to advocate for systemic change.
We urge Congress to take action to enact legislation and push for federal agency action immediately to protect vulnerable populations.
We are calling on the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to be vigilant in prioritizing reunification of parents with their children.