Region 11: What Families Say They Need 

Category: Services for Special NeedsCategory: WorkforceRegion: Region 11Category: Resources & Supports
Written By Maggie Koller

In 2023, Birth to Five Illinois produced Early Childhood Regional Needs Assessments. These reports include both publicly available quantitative data and qualitative data from caregivers, Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) professionals, and other community stakeholders collected through Birth to Five Illinois Action Council and Family Council meetings, focus groups, interviews, community meetings, and surveys.

Throughout the process, regional barriers to accessing ECEC services were documented, and recommendations were developed based on the identified needs of families. These images provide an overview of the key needs in Region 11 (Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie & Shelby Counties), accompanied by quotes that amplify community voice.

Image of Illinois with Region 11 highlighted. Text, “What do families say in needed in your Region?”
Image of children writing. Quote to emphasize need for mental & behavioral health supports, “Our pediatrician would suggest items for school to help sensory-wise... they didn’t have the resources to get those things…"
Image of a child. Quote to emphasize need for staff training and supports, “...anytime that he has triggers or whatever, the main teacher or assistant is on the phone letting me know...”
Image of Illinois with Region 11 highlighted. Text, “Get Involved. Share Your Voice. www.birthtofiveil.com/region11.”
Maggie Koller
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