Earlier today, we asked readers to let us know about any Illinois social service providers who are currently cutting their staff or programming due to the lack of a FY 2010 state budget out of Springfield.  In the hours since, with your help, we've added six organizations to our original list of 20:

- The Ray Graham Association discontinued an array of services that assist families with developmentally disabled children, including: day programming, supported employment, supported living arrangements, and respite programs.  The organization estimates that 900 people with disabilities will be affected.  (Press release, 7/1/09)

- The board of trustees for Lincoln Land Community Colleges has notified 10 employees that they will be laid off on August 1.  (State Journal-Register, 6/25/09; Verified by PI, 7/6/09)

- Clearbrook in Arlington Heights laid off 25 employees at the start of the month and discontinued employment programs for 85 individuals with developmental disabilities. (Provider website, 7/1/09)

- The Rockford-based Janet Wattles Center, a community mental health provider, laid off 12 employees on July 2. (Verified by PI, 7/6/09)

- Thresholds, a Chicago-area mental illness service provider, laid off 60 people during FY 2009 due to funding shortages.  The most recent round of layoffs occurred three weeks ago.  Administrators say that, without state funding in place, they will be forced to cut 180 staff positions on July 15 and reduce service capacity by 2,500. (Verified by PI, 7/6/09)

- In late June, Metropolitan Family Services sent layoff notices to 100 employees.  The organizations provides supportive services to families in the Chicagoland area. (Verified by PI, 7/6/09)

Thanks to all those who sent in tips.  Please keep them coming and also spread the word by highlighting this link on your Facebook and Twitter accounts.  A week from now, we'll hopefully have a better idea of how the uncertainty in Springfield is damaging the state's social safety net.