See what local families say they need for their children across the State

Family Stories

Birth to Five Illinois has created this welcoming space for parents and caregivers to share their family story of ECEC challenges and successes. It is our hope that as families share their stories, we will amplify the disparities in the system so we can work collectively and strategically to mend what is broken, while also celebrating what’s working.

If you have a story to share, please visit our submission page.

Region 54: What Families Say They Need 

Region 54: What Families Say They Need 

"Oftentimes, parents do not know what resources are available, therefore they do not know that their child can get that early start that they deserve."

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Region 50: What Families Say They Need 

Region 50: What Families Say They Need 

"Finding a program that had an opening was hard but once they found out that my child had a special need, they would start explaining all the reasons why they wouldn't be the best fit…"

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Region 48: What Families Say They Need
Region 45: What Families Say They Need 
Region 41: What Families Say They Need 
Region 40: What Families Say They Need 
Region 16: What Families Say They Need

Region 16: What Families Say They Need

"It's so hard to find good care for an affordable price that covers actual working hours for the average person… not just 9:00am – 5:00pm, but all shifts."

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