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CONNECTIONS & EDUCATION

Our events and educational opportunities give providers the opportunity to connect with industry experts and partners and their peers from across the state to stay up-to-date on best practices, connect over challenges and successes, and advocate for programs and clients. 


In 2025, IACCPHP held:

  • The 2025 Mary I. Hill Homecare Aide of the Year Awards which honored 4 dedicated aides from across the state and recognized 18 additional aides with honorable mentions. 
  • Our Annual Meeting where we welcomed over 150 attendees and provided a full day of sessions focused on best practices, legislative updates, industry expertise.
  • A networking reception for over 100 attendees as part of our partnership with the Illinois Department on Aging for their 2025 Conference.  


"The networking opportunities opened doors to partnerships we would never have found on our own. We’ve connected with other agencies, shared resources, and learned best practices that improved both our operations and the quality of care we provide. Their training programs and member updates have helped keep our staff compliant, informed, and confident during times of policy change."
- Pam, Senior Services Plus, Inc.


Upcoming events

  • Advocacy Day

    • 04/15/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Springfield, IL
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    Join us on Wednesday, April 15 in Springfield for our Advocacy Day in Springfield! We'll head to the statehouse to share the positive impact CCPs have had across the state and engage with lawmakers.

    In the lead up to this event, we'll share information on how to share your agency's story, information on how to contact your legislators and more so you arrive prepared. On April 15, we'll meet in the morning to give an overview of current legislation and reminders before we head to the capital to meet with representatives. 

    Registration is FREE and exclusive to IACCPHP members.

    Date: April 15, 2026
    Time: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM 
    Location: Trish & Mary's Event Space - 107 W. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62704. After lunch we will walk to the Capitol


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  • Lunch & Learn: Labor Law Update

    • 04/20/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Join us for our next Lunch & Learn on Monday, April 20 at 12 PM. We'll be joined by Aimee Delaney from Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP to dive into new regulations at the state and federal level for labor and employment. Employers with operations in Illinois in particular have many rules to keep up with that impact current policies and procedures.

    Special thanks to our 2026 Lunch & Learn sponsor, Verveware.

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  • Mary I. Hill Homecare Aide of the Year Sponsorship

    • 04/28/2026
    • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 835 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62704
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    IACCPHP is pleased to honor homecare aides from across the state for their dedication, compassion and excellence with a luncheon on     Tuesday, April 28. Help us celebrate these incredible caregivers by being a sponsor of this event!

    Sponsorship Level
    Partner: $750
    Supporter: $500
    Friend: $250

    Sponsorship benefits include the use of logo and/or name in various promotions of the awards and event, use of logo on printed materials at the event and verbal mentions of partners during event programming. 

    Event Details:
    Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 11:30 AM - 2 PM
    Location: Inn at 835 - 835 S. 2nd St Springfield, IL 62704
    Contact: Sara Ratcliffe, sara@iaccphp.org or 217-528-3183

    Attendee tickets are on sale now. 

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  • 2026 Homecare Aide of the Year Awards Luncheon

    • 04/28/2026
    • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • The Inn at 835
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    Join us as we recognize deserving homecare aides at our 2026 Mary I. Hill Homecare Aide of the Year Award Luncheon! This award was created to recognize the important role homecare aides from across the state play in the success of the Community Care Program.  We'll honor winners on Tuesday, April 28 at the Inn at 835. 

    When: Tuesday, April 28 11:30 AM - 2 PM
    Where: Inn at 835 - 835 South 2nd St Springfield, IL 62704
    Questions: Kendra Vincent, 217-528-3183, kendra@iaccphp.org

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  • Leadership Academy

    • 05/04/2026
    • 07/03/2026
    • Virtual

    The Illinois Association of Community Care Program is proud to partner with Tonya Y. Miller, PT, DPT, Founder of TYM Coaching, to offer the Leadership Academy—a member-exclusive comprehensive, virtual leadership development experience designed specifically for home care professionals.

    In today’s home care environment, leadership is more important than ever. Leaders are navigating workforce challenges, supporting teams through change, and ensuring high-quality care for clients and families. This program is designed to meet those realities with practical, real-world leadership development.

    Through a combination of on-demand learning, a Talent Insight Assessment, and live interactive sessions, participants will build the skills and confidence needed to lead effectively, communicate clearly, and support strong, engaged teams.

    Program Duration: May 4 – July 3, 2026

    Program Benefits

    • Build stronger communication and feedback skills
    • Increase self-awareness through the Talent Insight Assessment
    • Strengthen emotional intelligence and leadership presence
    • Learn strategies to lead through change and complexity
    • Improve team engagement and performance

    Who Should Attend

    • Supervisors and team leads
    • Emerging leaders
    • Care coordinators and office leaders
    • Any team member stepping into or growing in a leadership role

    Program Structure

    • 6 on-demand modules (30–45 minutes each)
    • Talent Insight Assessment (included)
    • 3 live interactive sessions (30 minutes each)
    • 3 months of access

    Live Sessions:

    • May 7 at 11:00 PM ET
    • May 20 at 12:00 PM CST
    • June 17 at 12:00 PM CST

    Investment: $399 per participant

    Scholarships are available! Submit an application to get half of your investment fee covered. 

    Scholarship Application

    Register Here


    About the Instructor: 

    Tonya Y. Miller, PT, DPT is the founder of TYM Coaching and a nationally recognized leader in healthcare leadership development. With extensive experience in home care operations, executive leadership, and academic program development, she brings a deep understanding of the challenges facing today’s home care workforce.

    Her work focuses on helping leaders build confidence, strengthen communication, and create meaningful, effective team environments that support both staff and client outcomes.


    Special thanks to our members who help make this programming possible:



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  • Lunch & Learn: Legislative Update

    • 05/04/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Join us for our next Lunch & Learn on Monday, May 4 at 12 PM. We'll hear from our legislative team, Kristin Rubbelke and Dave Stricklin, to learn about what's been happening at the statehouse this session season and its impact on agencies.

    Special thanks to our 2026 Lunch & Learn sponsor, Verveware.

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Thank you to our 2025 Annual Conference Sponsors!

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PAST EVENTS

2025 Mary I. Hill Caregiver of the Year Awards



The Mary I. Hill Homecare Aide of the Year Award was created to recognize the important role homecare aides play in the success of the Community Care Program. Each year, IACCPHP recognizes caregivers from the Southern, Central, Northern and Chicago region who go above and beyond for their clients.

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners: 

  • Central Region: Roderick Chester, Help at Home
  • Southern Region: Serena Whiteside, Senior Services Plus
  • Northern Region: Candis Gradert, Henry & Stark County Health Department
  • Chicago Region: Gwendolyn James, Addus Homecare

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