Welcome to the Illinois Department of Human Services

Carol L. Adams, Ph.D., Secretary

DHS helps Illinois families achieve self-sufficiency, independence and health to the maximum extent possible. DHS improves the quality of life of thousands of Illinois families by providing an array of comprehensive, coordinated services through:

• community health and prevention programs,
• programs for persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or substance abuse problems,
• employment, training, and independent living programs for persons with disabilities, and
• financial support, employment and training programs, and child care, and other family services for low-income families.

• Organization - DHS divisions, offices and bureaus & their responsibilities and programs
• Accessibility - The new DHS web site is designed to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Try it yourself...
• Office Locator Map - Find services in your area!
• Illinois' Real Choice Systems Change (RCSC) - Information on Illinois initiatives and activities to increase service options and independence for people with disabilities
• Projects & Initiatives - DHS publishes information about inter-agency activities and major new activities
• For Service Providers -Information about contracts and hardship payments
• DHS Forms Library - A repository of selected DHS forms provided to assist the public in transacting business with DHS and to assist community mental health service providers in meeting statutory obligations
• Rules & Policy - Up to date source of documents that govern the delivery of human services
• Illinois Small Business Advisor
• News & Publications - Press releases, public notices, and official department publications
• Mandated Reports
• Public Notice of Funding
• Contact DHS - Send your comments or questions.