News
Welcome to the News page, your source for the latest updates from IACAA and its dedicated network. Here, you’ll find important agency updates, details on upcoming events aimed at strengthening communities across Illinois, and information on current community action job openings within our agencies. Stay connected with IACAA as we work together to create opportunities, support individuals and families in need, and drive positive change throughout the state.
Events
Webinar: Procurement Policy, Practice, and Internal Controls
Join Andrew Ferguson and Amy Dorn with James Moore & Co. to connect procurement policy to day-to-day purchasing, approvals, and internal controls.
Webinar: Reading the Story Behind the Numbers – Understanding Financial Health
Join Andrew Ferguson and Amy Dorn with James Moore & Co. to learn to read financial statements, budget-to-actuals, cash flow, and trends for what they reveal about operations, risk, and capacity.
Webinar: Cost Allowability – Making Sound Decisions About Agency Spending
Join Andrew Ferguson and Amy Dorn with James Moore & Co. to explore a practical framework for evaluating costs based on purpose, reasonableness, benefit, timing, documentation, and funding requirements.
Job Openings
Agency Updates
Commentary: Hidden Helpers and Five Hard Truths
Disclaimer: This article was originally published on February 26, 2025, by Tri-States Public Radio. It was written by Jamie Roth, Community Services & Public Relations Director for WIRC-Community Action Agency. Original article can be viewed here. There is a famous quote by Fred Rogers who said his mother encouraged him
NCAP Recap 2024
The 2024 NCAP Convention recently wrapped up, and IACAA was proud to be well-represented at the national level. Four of our member agencies had the honor of serving as session speakers, sharing their expertise and insights with peers from across the country. We also celebrated the achievements of six new
WADI Annual Training Day is Back
On April 20, 2023 WADI hosted an Agency Training Day for all employees for the first time since 2019. We spent the day together, all in one place, being able to have a day to relax and socialize with other staff members. On this day we present group trainings including