Region 45: What Families Say They Need 

Category: WorkforceRegion: Region 45Category: Early Intervention (EI)Category: Services for Special NeedsCategory: 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 45 (Monroe & Randolph Counties), accompanied by quotes that amplify community voice.

Image of Illinois with Region 45 highlighted. Text, “What do families say in needed in your Region?”
Image of two children playing outdoors. Quote to emphasize need for expanded program funding, “Children must leave the Birth to Three program at three despite their continued need for support that PI provides.”
Image of an adult holding a child. Quote to emphasize need for centralized resources and supports, “When programs are not housed in our community, parents and even educators are unaware of the services they provide.”
Image of Illinois with Region 45 highlighted. Text, “Get Involved. Share Your Voice. www.birthtofiveil.com/region45.”
Maggie Koller
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