EverThrive IL knows that health equity cannot be achieved with the threat of mass deportations and separation of families. Immigration raids are creating a climate of fear and distrust in communities that already feel vulnerable due to their legal status and preventing communities from getting the care they need. The immigration actions and policies of […]
Continue ReadingBuilding a Culture of Rest and Growth
“Treating each other and ourselves with care isn’t a luxury, but an absolute necessity if we’re going to thrive. Resting isn’t an afterthought, but a basic part of being human.”― Tricia Hersey, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto In 2021, EverThrive Illinois embarked on a transformative journey to ensure we embody the values we advocate for in Illinois. […]
Continue ReadingPregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is observed in October. It serves as a poignant reminder of the heartache many families face due to pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and the death of an infant before their first birthday. Everyone deserves to experience a healthy pregnancy and birth and care for a healthy baby. Unfortunately, not all […]
Continue ReadingMeet Our Community Alignment Board Members
Our Birth Equity team manages and convenes 3 Community Alignment Boards (CABs) for Family Connects Chicago (FCC), a universal postpartum nurse home visiting program. With these Community Alignment Boards, we aim to align resources for families enrolled in the program, improve our current maternal, infant, and child health systems in Chicago, strengthen collaboration amongst social service and medical […]
Continue ReadingNew Report: Strengthening and Improving Title V Programming In Illinois
EverThrive Illinois and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have a long history of partnership to improve maternal and child health outcomes in Illinois. To support IDPH in advancing the health equity of Illinois families, EverThrive IL convenes seven Maternal and Child Health Family Councils, made up of 49 people with lived experience utilizing […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL Applauds Governor JB Pritzker for Signing the Family Recovery Plans Bill
EverThrive Illinois applauds the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin), and State Representative Mary Beth Canty (D-Arlington Heights) in passing SB3136, the Family Recovery Plans bill. This law will create a statewide, multidisciplinary task force to design a model of family recovery plans for pregnant/postpartum people with substance use disorder (SUD) and […]
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