Illinois Association of Community Care Program Homecare Providers upcoming events

Mary I. Hill Homecare Aide of the Year Sponsorship (04/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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.

2026 Homecare Aide of the Year Awards Luncheon (04/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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: Sara Ratcliffe, 217-528-3183, sara@iaccphp.org

Leadership Academy (05/04/2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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:

Lunch & Learn: Legislative Update (05/04/2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.