Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs

IL Department of Veterans' Affairs
Great Seal of Illinois
Department overview
Formed1976
JurisdictionIllinois
HeadquartersSpringfield, Illinois
Employees1200
Annual budget$138,179,100
Department executives
  • FORCM, USN(Ret), Terry Prince
    Director
  • Anthony Vaughn, USMC, (Ret)
    Assistant Director
Websitewww2.illinois.gov/veterans/

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) is the department of the Illinois state government that assists veterans and their families in navigating the system of federal state and local resources and benefits, provides long-term health care for eligible veterans, and helps veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges.