Through our Ahlquist Center for Policy, Practice and Innovation, Children’s Home & Aid utilizes the collective voices, skills, and wisdom of our staff, volunteers, and advocacy partners to actively engage our lawmakers, rule makers, and supporters by providing education and information to ensure sound public policies on behalf of children and families.
Making Diapers More Affordable for Illinois Families
Ahlquist Center 2022 Policy Agenda
Testimonies
- March 11th, 2021 – Testimony before Senate Human Services Appropriations Committee on DHS Budget
- February 24th, 2021 – Testimony Before House Human Services Appropriations Committee on DHS Budget
- February 15th, 2022 – Submitted Testimony to House Human Services Committee on HB 4242 – Expanding CCAP to Cover More Child Welfare Involved Families
- February 9th, 2022 – Submitted Testimony Before Senate Revenue Committee on SB 4057 – Reducing the Tax on Diapers and Baby Wipes
- February 8th, 2022 – Testimony Before Senate Health Committee on SB3853 – Increasing Services to Families Receiving Extended Family Support Services
- February 8th, 2022 – Testimony Before Senate Health Committee on SB 3747 – Expanding CCAP to Cover More Child Welfare Involved Families
- October 21st, 2021 – ISBE Budget Hearing Testimony
- March 31, 2021 – Budget Testimony Before Senate Human Services Appropriations Committee
- March 15, 2021 – Budget Testimony Before House Appropriations – Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
- March 10, 2021 – Testimony Before House State Government Administration Committee on HB 594 – Creation of the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council
- December 10, 2020 – Testimony Before Senate Appropriations and Education Committees
- October 12, 2020 – ISBE Budget Hearing Testimony
