Illinois Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services

Department overview
Jurisdiction	Illinois
Department executive	Michelle R.B. Saddler, Secretary of Human Services
Website	www.dhs.state.il.us

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

1. 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 (PDF) (4th ed.). Center Publications, Center for State Policy and Leadership, University of Illinois at Springfield. pp. 78–79. ISBN 978-0-938943-28-0.
2. 20 ILCS 5/5-15
3. "Department of Human Services". Retrieved 2008-07-12.

External links

• Illinois Department of Human Services
• TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES of the Illinois Administrative Code