Public Aid
Resisting Chaos and Protecting Vital Programs
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) freeze on federal spending memo has been rescinded. The White House is counting on this chaos to distract us, overwhelm us, and tire us out while it pushes its extreme ideological agenda. But please don’t lose sight of this: federal funding helps people.
Read MoreIllinois Department of Human Services Budget Request for Stolen SNAP & AABD Benefit Reimbursement
Legal advocacy groups — Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Legal Action Chicago, and Legal Council for Health Justice — support budget appropriations to ensure that victims of public benefit skimming…
Read MoreThe Crisis in Disability Determination Services
Imagine waiting for months, or even years, to learn whether you will ever have enough money for food and shelter. Many people with disabilities and older adults face this harsh…
Read MoreUPDATE: Illinois Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Protecting SNAP Recipient & Places the Burden of Proof on IDHS
January 20, 2023 UPDATE: The Illinois Supreme Court has decided today in favor of the Appellee, in CHAUDHARY v. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. Within this opinion, the Court ruled that the…
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan Promises Relief for Illinois Families
President Biden signs the American Rescue Plan, a historic bill that will provide economic relief to Americans during the ongoing pandemic.
Read MoreClient Focus: Janae and William
When Janae gave birth to William, things didn’t go exactly as planned. William was born premature and needed a hernia surgery, but for some reason, Janae could not get him…
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