Black Community Provider Network Illinois
A statewide network connecting Illinois communities, providers, and partners.
The Black Community Provider Network helps people find community resources, connect with provider organizations, and understand research and advocacy work across Illinois.
How can BCPN help you?
Choose the path that fits what you need today.
I'm Looking for Resources
Find organizations, programs, and community support throughout Illinois.
Explore ResourcesI'm a Provider or Organization
Connect with training, technical assistance, partnerships, and network opportunities.
Join the NetworkI'm a Researcher, Advocate, or Partner
Explore community priorities, research, advocacy, and opportunities to collaborate.
Explore Research & AdvocacyWhy start here
Start with BCPN when you need a clearer path to community support in Illinois.
Families, providers, advocates, and public partners often know they need help, but not always where to begin. BCPN helps organize the path forward by connecting visitors to the right organizations, research, training opportunities, and next steps across the Illinois community provider network.
Core pillars
Three ways BCPN strengthens access, coordination, and community voice.
Training & Technical Assistance
BCPN helps provider organizations across Illinois strengthen operations, improve practice, and deliver stronger community-based support.
Network Navigation & Resource Connection
Families, providers, and partners can start with BCPN when they need a clearer path to community resources in Illinois.
Research, Advocacy & Community Voice
BCPN uses research, partner insight, and community voice to shape recommendations and coordinated advocacy across the network.
BCPN at a glance
A public-facing snapshot without unverified impact numbers.
Community-centered
BCPN keeps community voice and local context visible in network coordination.
Provider-focused
The work supports organizations that serve families and communities across Illinois.
Network-driven
BCPN helps visitors move toward the right resource, relationship, or next step.
Research-informed
Survey work and partner insight help shape priorities, learning, and advocacy.
Statewide collaboration
BCPN connects public, nonprofit, advocacy, and community partners around shared needs.
Choose your next step
Explore resources or support the network.
Start with the resource directory when you need support. Use the support path when you want to help BCPN strengthen network coordination, research, and visibility.