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Profiles of Vulnerable Populations Archive

The Federation and the Funders’ Collaboration provide information about health and humans services needs on a regular basis.  However, a series of profiles that focus on, and provide substantial detail about, specific topics has also been developed over time.

Below, you can view summaries and/or download copies of these Profiles.  For questions, comments, or more information, you can contact Phil Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .   

Profiles of Vulnerable Populations Files

A Guide to the Working Poor

Modified on 01 May 2002

An estimated 50,000 working poor households live in DuPage County.  These low income households face limited and difficult choices. With income levels inadequate to meet basic needs, they are forced to make serious compromises, such as foregoing medical care, living in substandard housing, placing their children in unsafe child care situations, being undernourished, and so on.

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A Profile of DuPage County Immigrants

Modified on 01 December 2003

The purpose of this study is:

  1. To provide facts about the needs of immigrants in DuPage County;
  2. To describe existing and potential resources devoted to this issue;
  3. To identify gaps where the available resources are inadequate to meet the needs, and
  4. To make recommendations to decision makers on approaches to better address this issue.

Data for this report was compiled from a variety of sources, including extensive use of information from Census 2000 and from several valuable reports recently completed by other organizations.  Data from these sources has been augmented by interviews with experts conducted by DuPage Federation staff. 

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A Profile of Homelessness in DuPage County

Modified on 01 June 2003

The purposes of this study are:

  • To provide facts about the needs of homeless persons in DuPage County;
  • To describe existing and potential resources devoted to this issue;
  • To identify gaps where the available resources are inadequate to meet the needs, and
  • To make recommendations to decision makers on approaches to better address this issue.

Data for this report was compiled from a variety of sources.  The Regional Roundtable Homeless Needs Assessment Project, in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago, conducted a survey on February 21, 2001.  The survey was conducted around the region, with both providers and clients.  Data from these surveys has been augmented by interviews with surveyed providers conducted by DuPage Federation staff.

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Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

In Children and Adults in DuPage County

Modified on 01 March 2005

Anyone can have a mental illness, regardless of age, gender, race, or income.  Mental illnesses are more common than cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or AIDS. One in five adults has a diagnosable mental disorder.  One in four families will have a member with mental illness.  Mental illness can occur at any age, but most often appears for the first time between the ages of 25 and 44.  Low income persons are disproportionately affected by mental health problems but their access to treatment is severely restricted.  

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Too Much to Get Help, Not Enough to Get By

A Profile on Low-income Working Households in DuPage County

Modified on 01 November 2010

Over 160,000 persons with low or poverty level incomes lived in DuPage County in 2009 (17% of the population). This number is at an historic high in DuPage County and shows no sign of declining.  Over 22% of the children in DuPage are growing up in low-income or poverty level homes. The impact of poverty on children has serious negative implications for their future lives and for the communities in which they are growing up.  With income levels inadequate to meet basic needs, these households are forced to make serious compromises, such as foregoing medical care, living in substandard housing, placing their children in unsafe child care situations, being undernourished, and so on.  Even households with incomes quite a bit higher than the official poverty level do not have enough to meet their basic survival needs. They face many of the same challenges as poorer households do, but are usually ineligible for any benefits.

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Who Are the New Neighbors?

Modified on 01 June 2006

Like many suburban areas around the United States, DuPage County is experiencing a significant population change.  The new residents in DuPage are increasingly likely to be members of minority groups, particularly Latinos, or international immigrants.  Further, many more low income persons are and will be living in DuPage County.  These issues will be complicated by the aging of the baby boom generation.  By 2030, the number of seniors will have increased by over 137%.

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Why Does She Stay?

Modified on 01 October 2008

Illinois law defines domestic violence as physical abuse, harassment, intimidations of a dependent, interference with personal liberty or willful deprivation.  In the United States, more than three women are killed each day by an intimate partner.  Research indicates that approximately one-quarter of all physical assaults, one-fifth of all rape, and one-half of all stalkings perpetuated against females by intimate partners are reported to the police.

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Working Poor Recommendations

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