Region 1-B-B: What Families Say They Need 

Category: Services for Special NeedsCategory: Early Intervention (EI)Region: Region 1-B-BCategory: CostCategory: ECEC SlotsCategory: 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 1-B-B (Cook County - West), accompanied by quotes that amplify community voice.

Image of Illinois with Region 1-B-B highlighted. Text, “What do families say in needed in your Region?”
Image of a child. Quote to emphasize need for service and delivery options, "Therapies are far away; I have to go 50 minutes away because there are no local places that can support his needs."
Image of a child. Quote to emphasize need for improved CCAP processes, “This information is vital to ensuring there is equity in the allocation of resources throughout the Region…”
Image of Illinois with Region 1-B-B highlighted. Text, “Get Involved. Share Your Voice. www.birthtofiveil.com/region1bb.”
Maggie Koller
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