Illinois Ends Funding of Group Homes Following Reports of Abuse

July 12, 2004 Illinois Ends Funding of Group Homes Following Reports of Abuse Following a report by the Abuse Investigation Unit of Equip for Equality documenting serious physical abuse and neglect of persons with developmental disabilities at group homes operated by Southwest Disabilities Services and Support, the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) announced it is ending its funding of the agency on June 30, 2004. Most of the recent abuse and neglect allegations went unreported as required by law by Southwest Disabilities Services and Support, until recently known as "These Are God's People Too." State officials agreed that . . .