title: Illinois Department of Human Services
text: # Illinois Department of Human Services
  
  The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is the department of the Illinois state government responsible for providing a wide variety of safety net services to Illinois residents in poverty, who are facing other economic challenges, or who have any of a variety of disabilities. As of 2006, it was the largest administrative agency of the state of Illinois in terms of state employee headcount, with 14,057 employees.
  
  ## Structure
  
  The following subdepartments are listed alphabetically:
  
  * The Division of Community Health & Prevention attempts to maintain the health of existing family structures in Illinois by staffing efforts to contain domestic violence and maximize prenatal care and child care and welfare.
  * The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides community and residential services to persons with developmental disabilities. In 2006, the division had approximately 45,000 clients.
  * The Division of Human Capital Development is the primary welfare agency of the state of Illinois. It oversees programs such as TANF and food stamps.
  * The Division of Mental Health provides community and residential services to persons with challenges of mental health.
  
  It also includes:
  
  * The Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse provides community care for persons with challenges related to alcoholism and substance abuse.
  * The Office of Rehabilitation Services provides community services to persons with disabilities. In 2006, the Office had approximately 230,000 clients.
  * The Office of Strategic Planning and Performance Management coordinates divisional program planning and performance management.
  * The Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness ensures the safety and readiness of the agency's facilities, staff, customers and visitors
  