POWER-PAC IL Archives

Parents Take Action for Babies and Against School Pushout!

¡Los padres toman acción en favor de los bebés y contra el expulsor de la escuela!

por Administración del COFI | 18 de noviembre de 2024 | Campaña de Aprendizaje Temprano, Justicia elemental, POWER-PAC IL

Leyenda de la foto: Foto superior: Padres líderes de COFI y POWER-PAC IL con los candidatos electos a la junta escolar de Chicago. Foto inferior izquierda: Talibah Moore hablando en la manifestación de Chicago "Babies Can't Wait!". Foto inferior derecha: Madre líder de Elgin Ana Arguenta...

Press Release: New Report Shines a Light on Parent-Led Policy Recommendations About the Mental Health System, Shows What’s Working and Not Working for Illinois Families

Comunicado de prensa: Un nuevo informe arroja luz sobre las recomendaciones de políticas dirigidas por los padres sobre el sistema de salud mental y muestra lo que funciona y lo que no funciona para las familias de Illinois

por Jacqui Guillen | Sep 26, 2024 | Salud, Alimentación y Recreo, POWER-PAC IL

NEW REPORT SHINES A LIGHT ON PARENT-LED POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, SHOWS WHAT’S WORKING AND NOT WORKING FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES COFI parents speak to the challenges U.S. Surgeon General raised in recent advisory about parental stress and...

Moms Put Children and Family First in Springfield – And Win a Statewide Child Tax Credit!

Las mamás dan prioridad a los niños y la familia en Springfield y ganan un crédito tributario por hijos a nivel estatal.

por Jacqui Guillen | Jun 1, 2024 | Mamás en una misión, POWER-PAC IL

COFI and POWER-PAC IL’s annual lobby day, Moms on a Mission, was energizing, productive, and bigger than ever! Nearly 300 moms and their family members traveled to Springfield to advocate for legislation prioritizing children and family rights. Their hard work paid...

Parent Leaders Demand a State Child Tax Credit to Help Illinois Families and Governor Voices Support for CTC in Budget Address

Los padres líderes exigen un crédito fiscal estatal por hijos para ayudar a las familias de Illinois y el gobernador expresa su apoyo a la CTC en su discurso sobre el presupuesto

por Jacqui Guillen | Feb 22, 2024 | POWER-PAC IL, Saliendo de la pobreza

COFI and POWER-PAC IL parent leaders were up bright and early on Feb. 7 to travel to Springfield, Illinois, to call on elected officials to create a state Child Tax Credit (CTC) for Illinois families. They joined the Economic Security Project, State Representative...

Press Release: COFI Parent Leaders, Illinois State Senator Karina Villa and Illinois Representative Barbara Hernandez Celebrate Opening of Aurora Parent Power Center

Comunicado de prensa: Líderes de padres de COFI, la senadora del estado de Illinois Karina Villa y la representante de Illinois Bárbara Hernández celebran la inauguración del Aurora Parent Power Center

por Jacqui Guillen | 23 de enero de 2024 | Condado de Kane, POWER-PAC IL

AURORA—Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI) and its Aurora Branch of POWER-PAC IL (Parents Organized to Win, Educate and Renew) hosted the opening of the Aurora Parent Power Center on Saturday, January 20. The Center will be a six to nine-month demonstration...

Chicago Sun-Times Mentions COFI for Utility Victory

Chicago Sun-Times menciona a COFI por su victoria en servicios públicos

por Jacqui Guillen | Dic 5, 2023 | POWER-PAC IL, Saliendo de la pobreza, Utilidades

On Dec. 4, the Chicago Sun-Times mentioned COFI for its role in winning a major utility victory for Illinois families! On Nov. 16, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved recommendations from COFI/POWER-PAC IL, the National Consumer Law Center, and Legal Aid...