A Stronger Network. A Stronger Lake County.

Get to know The Alliance

The Alliance for Human Services enhances service delivery to Lake County’s vulnerable families & communities by supporting the organizations and individuals of the human service sector dedicated to their care and well-being. 

Our Vision
To cultivate a network that maximizes the effectiveness of the Lake County human service network.

AHS Programs

Upcoming AHS Events

  • RESPOND Meeting (April)

    Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 
    Zoom

    Join us to learn about One World Shared Future, a unique organization advancing community health, environmental resilience, and workforce development.

    Presenter: Dr. Muriel Adams, CEO/Executive Director

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  • Collab and Connect

    Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Northern Illinois Food Bank
    Join us for a morning of connection, learning, and self-care. SelfCare and Collective Resilience for Service Providers offers practical tools to build resilience and sustain well-being in challenging environments.

    Featuring Manny Hernandez, Director of Operations & Community Health Worker, Family First Center of Lake County.on goes here

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  • Identifying and Disrupting Bias

    SUSTAIN Continuing Education Series: Identifying and Disrupting Bias (1.0 CEU)
    April 15, 2026
    11:30am – 12:30pm on Zoom

    Fulfill your cultural competency requirements with an engaging virtual session, featuring Angell Howard, a higher education leader and executive coach. Each program offers 1.0 CEU through IDFPR (for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologist); IAODAPCA.

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  • Understanding & Addressing Microaggressions

    SUSTAIN Continuing Education Series: Understanding & Addressing Microaggressions (1.0 CEU)
    May 14, 2026
    11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Zoom

    Fulfill your cultural competency requirements with an engaging virtual session, featuring Angell Howard, a higher education leader and executive coach. Each program offers 1.0 CEU through IDFPR (for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologist); IAODAPCA. Each program offers 1.0 CEU through IDFPR (for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologist); IAODAPCA.

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Convene stakeholders & foster collaboration

 

Catalyze a response to critical issues facing the sector

Provide information, education & resources for staff at all levels of the organization chart