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Protect Funding for Critical Human Services

Amid recent federal mandates affecting funding, advocating for essential programs that support children, families, and individuals is more critical than ever. These changes pose challenges to the sustainability of JCFS services such as support for people with disabilities and their families, special education, refugee and immigrant assistance, support for the LGBTQ+ community, and other vital programs.

Contact your legislators using our email templates and phone scripts to amplify the impact of our services and ensure continued access to these vital resources. Your voice matters—take action today to advocate for the programs that strengthen our community. Read more about the people who will be impacted by potential cuts to federal funding.

You can look up your congressperson here by entering your address.

Contact the State of Illinois at 217.782.2000 or 312.814.3500 to get specific numbers for members of the General Assembly or visit: https://www.ilga.gov/.

You can find your congressperson's email address on their website. The office may list a public e-mail address or provide a form directly on the member's website.

Email templates

Phone scripts

This Medicaid Matters to Me worksheet is a resource designed to help individuals with disabilities and their families share their story about the potential impacts of Medicaid cuts on their access to services. The worksheet aims to empower users to advocate for the protection of Medicaid by highlighting how vital the program is to their daily lives and well-being.