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The Illinois African-American Family Commission was established by Public Act 093-0867 to assist various state agencies to improve and expand existing human services and educational and community development programs for African-Americans. 

This will be accomplished by: 

  1. Monitoring existing legislation and programs designed to address the needs of African-Americans in Illinois

  2. Assisting State agencies in developing programs, services, public policies and research strategies that will expand and enhance the social and economic well-being of African-American children and families, and

  3. Facilitating the participation of African-Americans in the development, implementation, and planning of community-based services.


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Our Mission

The Illinois African-American Family Commission develops, evaluates and advocates for public policies, plans, research and programs that will strengthen and preserve families,
family economics, workforce
participation, health status,
safety, education and training, and
quality of life for African-Americans.

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Jesse D. Madison

Chairman

Our Vision

"The Illinois African-American
Family Commission is a catalyst
that facilitates partnerships
between governments and communities to ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment for African-American children and families, throughout the
state of Illinois."

 

Terry A. Solomon

Executive Director


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