Make your voice heard now.

Phone Script for funding human services:

Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m calling to urge [Legislator’s Name] to take action against recent executive orders that reduce federal funding for critical human services that threaten the well-being of the communities that JCFS Chicago serves.

The loss of funding puts essential programs at risk, including support for people with disabilities and their families, special education, refugees and immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and many others who rely on these services. Without adequate federal support, these programs will face significant challenges, leaving people without the resources they need and placing strain on service providers like JCFS Chicago.

I am asking [your Legislator’s Name] to advocate for the reversal of these harmful executive orders and to champion policies that protect funding for essential social services. I hope I can count on your support to oppose these funding cuts.

Thank you for your time and for considering the impact this will have on the Chicago community. I appreciate your leadership and look forward to hearing from your staff soon. Here is my contact information:

Calling about Medicaid

Hands Off Medicaid Hotline: 866.426.2631

You will be asked to enter your ZIP code, press #, and then you will be connected to your Representative’s office.

Phone Script:

Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I live in [Town/City].

I’m calling because I’m a constituent and I’m deeply concerned about potential cuts to Medicaid and the impact that will have on essential programs like support for people with disabilities and their families, mental health services, early intervention for families with young children and many others.

In Illinois, Medicaid helps 3.4 million people—including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families—access the care they need.

Please vote NO on Medicaid cuts to protect your constituents. I will be following up on this call. I can be reached at [Phone Number].

Medicaid is important to me because… [add your own example]

I urge [your Legislator’s Name] to commit to voting NO on cuts to Medicaid and other essential health programs.

Phone Script for funding Refugee Services:

Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m calling to urge [Legislator’s Name] to take action against the recent stop work order that halted reimbursement for vital refugee resettlement services. This decision directly impacts adults and children who are already lawfully in the U.S., cutting off essential support they need to successfully integrate into our community.

These funding cuts severely impact the critical services JCFS Chicago provides during a refugee’s first 90 days in the country. Without federal support, they cannot continue to help children enroll in school, connect people to employment opportunities, or assist with acculturation. This decision threatens the well-being of both the refugee and the wider Chicago community.

I urge [your Legislator’s Name] to advocate for the reversal of these harmful funding cuts and champion policies that protect refugee resettlement services. I hope I can count on your support to oppose these funding cuts.

Thank you for your time and for considering the impact this will have on vulnerable newcomers in our community. I appreciate your leadership and look forward to hearing from your staff soon. Here is my contact information: