Kane County IRIS Community

Quarterly Newsletter

June, 2026 

Greetings Kane County IRIS Users!


The Kane County IRIS community came together on June 23rd, 2026, for our quarterly meeting. If you couldn’t attend, you can catch up by reviewing the slide deck, which highlights top referring and referral agencies, community data trends, and key discussion topics from the meeting. You can also watch the Zoom recording for full context -- click the link below.


During the meeting, participants reviewed referral activity and community trends through the IRIS Data Dashboard and recognized the top referring and referral agencies across the network. The group also received updates on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), suspension and deactivation email alerts for inactive accounts, and the Anonymous Referral process available within IRIS.


Participants engaged in meaningful discussion and shared feedback on system enhancements, helping to inform future improvements and strengthen collaboration across the IRIS community.


Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

To further protect sensitive referral information and strengthen system security, IRIS now requires Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all users. MFA adds an extra layer of protection by requiring users to verify their identity using both their IRIS username and password and a verification code generated through an authenticator app, such as Duo, Google Authenticator, or Microsoft Authenticator.


This enhancement supports current data security standards and helps safeguard confidential information from unauthorized access. For step-by-step guidance and additional resources, be sure to visit the IRIS Library. If you need assistance setting up MFA or have questions about the process, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Kane County IRIS team—we are happy to help ensure a smooth transition.


Spotlighting Top Referral Agencies

A special shoutout to our Top Referral Agencies this quarter:


  • Kane County Health Department – iGrow Home Visitation Coordinated Intake
  • Aurora Police Department – CIU
  • Family Service Association of Greater Elgin
  • Family Focus Aurora/IWC
  • VNA Health Care – Healthy Families


These dedicated partners have gone above and beyond in connecting families to essential services and strengthening collaboration across our IRIS network. Their commitment to making referrals, building partnerships, and ensuring families receive the support they need helps create a more connected and responsive system of care throughout Kane County.


Thank you for your continued partnership and impact!

Our IRIS community includes 222 active organizations as of March 2026 representing multiple sectors — including behavioral health, primary care, dental, parenting resources, substance use services, basic needs (such as food, clothing, and emergency shelter), senior services, juvenile and adult probation, early childhood, K–12 education, youth support, veteran services, and more.


The most recent additions to our IRIS community include:

  • College of DuPage CEJA (Climate Equitable Jobs Act)
  • East Aurora School District 131: AC McKinney-Vento
  • La Voz De Esperanza
  • St. Charles Fire Department
  • Waubonsee Community College HOUSE – Financial Aid
  • Windy City Pharmacy
  • Del Toro Mental Health & Wellness


Please take a minute to explore their services on IRIS and refer community members in need.

Did you know? You can come to us for the following supports:

  • You are unable to reach a partner
  • Interested in discussing workflow
  • Require additional training or a refresher
  • Due to changes in staffing, you need assistance updating profile contact information
  • Data questions 
  • Need help connecting to other IRIS communities

Do you have any suggestions or questions about IRIS?


Your input is invaluable, and we're eager to hear from you. Feel free to connect with any of the Community Managers.


Kim Peterson | Lorena Gonzalez | Joe Walsh | Michelle Meyer | Cindy Rodriguez

Have you bookmarked the Kane County IRIS log-in page?

You can easily access the link on the AOK web page:

AOK Webpage>Initiatives>IRIS.

 
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