Illinois Department of Human Services
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| Jurisdiction | Illinois |
| Department executive | Michelle R.B. Saddler, Secretary of Human Services |
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The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is the code department[1][2] of the Illinois state government responsible for providing a wide variety of safety net services to Illinois residents in poverty, who are facing other economic challenges, or who have any of a variety of disabilities or health challenges. As of 2006, it was the largest administrative agency of the state of Illinois in terms of state employee headcount, with 14,057 employees.[3]
Structure
The following subdepartments are listed alphabetically:
- The Division of Community Health & Prevention attempts to maintain the health of existing family structures in Illinois by staffing efforts to contain domestic violence and maximize prenatal care and child care and welfare.
- The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides community and residential services to persons with developmental disabilities. In 2006, the Division had approximately 45,000 clients.
- The Division of Human Capital Development is the primary welfare agency of the state of Illinois. It oversees programs such as TANF and food stamps.
- The Division of Mental Health provides community and residential services to persons with challenges of mental health.
It also includes:
- The Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse provides community care for persons with challenges related to alcoholism and substance abuse.
- The Office of Rehabilitation Services provides community services to persons with disabilities. In 2006, the Office had approximately 230,000 clients.
- The Office of Strategic Planning and Performance Management coordinates divisional program planning and performance management.
- The Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness ensures the safety and readiness of the agency's facilities, staff, customers and visitors
References
- ↑ Uphoff, Judy Lee (2012). "The Governor and the Executive Branch". In Lind, Nancy S.; Rankin, Erik. Governing Illinois: Your Connection to State and Local Government (4th ed.). Center Publications, Center for State Policy and Leadership, University of Illinois at Springfield. pp. 78–79. ISBN 978-0-938943-28-0.
- ↑ 20 ILCS 5/5-15
- ↑ ""Department of Human Services"". Retrieved 2008-07-12.
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