What We Do
BCPN strengthens access by coordinating the network behind the work.
BCPN is a convener, connector, and advocate for organizations across Illinois. The work centers on training and technical assistance, network navigation and resource connection, and research-driven advocacy rooted in community voice.
Core pillars
BCPN helps the Illinois community provider network work better together.
This page clarifies what BCPN actually does: strengthen network capacity, guide people to the right support, and elevate research and community voice into coordinated action.
Training & Technical Assistance
BCPN helps provider organizations across Illinois strengthen quality, operations, and staff development through training and technical assistance.
Network Navigation & Resource Connection
BCPN helps families, providers, and partners move toward the right organizations, referral pathways, and community resources in Illinois.
Research, Advocacy & Community Voice
BCPN turns shared needs, research findings, and community priorities into stronger recommendations, advocacy, and coordinated action.
How BCPN works
Listen → Connect → Strengthen → Advocate
BCPN does not replace the organizations in the network. It helps those organizations, and the people who need them, move through a clearer process from insight to support to follow-through.
01
Listen
Hear from providers, families, advocates, and community partners across Illinois.
02
Connect
Guide people toward relevant organizations, resources, referral paths, and network relationships.
03
Strengthen
Support provider organizations through training, technical assistance, and shared learning.
04
Advocate
Use research and community priorities to inform recommendations and coordinated action.
Who we serve
BCPN supports people and organizations working toward stronger outcomes for Black communities.
Individuals & Families
People looking for a clearer path to community resources and support.
Community Organizations
Organizations working in local communities and seeking stronger coordination.
Service Providers
Provider teams looking for training, technical assistance, and network connection.
Researchers
Partners interested in community insight, survey work, and public-facing learning.
Advocates
People and groups working to elevate priorities that affect Black communities.
Community Partners
Public, nonprofit, philanthropic, and civic partners exploring collaboration.
Connect with BCPN
Tell BCPN what you need or how you want to collaborate.
BCPN can help route resource questions, provider inquiries, research follow-up, and partnership ideas.