The ICMHP was created as a result of the Children's Mental Act of 2003 and tasked with developing and monitoring the implementation of a statewide Children’s Mental Health Plan. Illinois continues to be recognized as a national leader for the passage of the CMH Act, the work of ICMHP, and for the progress we are making in developing a comprehensive mental health system in the state. The ICMHP as a whole is comprised of appointed members, a management team, staff, and volunteer committee and work group members who work to advance the key priorities identified in the Strategic Plan for Children's Mental Health. The members appointed by the Governor represent families, child advocates, education, early childhood, health, mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, substance abuse, violence prevention, and others. State legislators - two members of each caucus of the House of Representatives and Senate - and representatives from key state agencies and departments (e.g., child welfare, public health, mental health, education, and corrections) are also included in the appointed members.The management team consists of three people who oversee the budget and all of the projects undertaken by the partnership.