Partnering to deliver suitcases of hope for Illinois children

Child Support Month celebrates the anniversary of the Child Support Enforcement Program's establishment in the Social Security Act of 1975. For the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), the month provides an opportunity to hold Family Resource Days to raise awareness and help connect Illinois families to the range of available child support services. 

In addition to this year’s Child Support Awareness events, DCSS supported local children and families through service projects and donation drives. When deciding how best to get involved, Andre Price, local Foundation Ambassador and Maximus Project Manager, connected with DCSS and took action. 

The Maximus Child Support team represents Maximus’ core values by coming together to give back to local families and communities. Connect with a local organization today to learn how to get involved and support those who need it most.   

This story was submitted through the Foundation’s Share Your Story campaign and highlights the Maximus staff’s commitment to creating positive change. 

The Maximus Foundation is one of the ways Maximus colleagues are doing something greater together. Established by the Maximus Board of Directors in 2000, the Maximus Foundation is an independent, colleague-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Maximus team members pool their charitable contributions together through the Foundation, double their impact on the grantmaking program through Maximus’ dollar-for-dollar matching pledge, and make their voices heard by nominating and voting for future grantee partners. Though the Foundation focuses its giving strategy on grantmaking, it also helps coordinate corporate-wide humanitarian efforts and empowers staff to donate their time and skills to nonprofits. Their inspired giving and volunteerism help accelerate the missions of nonprofits on the front lines of the communities we serve. Learn more at the Maximus Foundation website.