Senate Resolution Celebrating November Family Caregiver Month
Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition teams up with Illinois State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) to pass Senate Resolution Celebrating November Family Caregiver Month in Illinois.
Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition Named Recipient of Prestigious Aging Innovations Award From USAging
Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition is thrilled to announce that it has received a USAging 2025 Aging Innovations Award, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. IFCC was among 15 local aging programs to receive Innovations honors during USAging’s 50th Annual Conference and Tradeshow, July 20–23 in Chicago, IL. An additional 26 agencies received Achievement Awards.
AARP Illinois – “Illinois Family Caregivers Can’t Wait for Support”
Illinois’ 1.3 million caregivers are in crisis.
For years, AARP Illinois has heard from caregivers about the many struggles they face – spending time and money they don’t have to take care of their loved ones, while feeling lost and overwhelmed trying to find reliable resources and information.
Caregiver Stories
We are pleased to present you with these stories of Illinois family caregivers.
RAISE Act – 2022 Strategies to Support Family Caregivers
The 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers was created to support family caregivers of all ages, from youth to grandparents, and regardless of where they live or what caregiving looks like for them and their loved ones.
Seeking Caregiver Support
Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition gives caregivers a voice, connects them with resources.
Illinois is poised to become a national leader in supporting family caregivers
The new statewide Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition is focused on highlighting the high number of unpaid caregivers in the country and the hours and money they spend providing care for loved ones.
Caregiver Appreciation Day
AgeOptions Caring Together, Living Better (CTLB) partners joined forces to present caregivers from their programs to a Caregiver Appreciation Day! CTLB Partners, with the support of local volunteers, arranged to host caregivers to a dedicated self-care day with activities including arts and crafts, upper body massages, and manicures.