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Guest User 11/1/24 Guest User 11/1/24

Birth to Five Illinois Supports Early Childhood Development in Fulton County

The November 2024 Furgottonia Times™ Report features the work of Birth to Five Illinois: Region 26 (Fulton, Hancock, McDonough, and Schuyler Counties), highlighting a major win for children in Canton and the organization’s recognition of the integral role caregivers play in a child’s development.

Guest User 6/10/24 Guest User 6/10/24

The Grand Opening for Canton’s New TLC Sensory Place

Members of the Birth to Five Illinois: Region 26 Action Council and Family Council listened to what families said they needed and took action, opening the new Trinity Lutheran Church Sensory Place for children with autism and sensory disorders.

Guest User 9/25/23 Guest User 9/25/23

Redesigning Early Childhood Education in Illinois

Read and/or listen to this Tri States Public Radio interview with Shannon McKee and Paul Larson from Birth to Five Illinois: Region 26, which serves Fulton, Hancock, McDonough, and Schuyler counties.

Guest User 8/10/23 Guest User 8/10/23

Shannon McKee & Paul Larson Talk on Elevating the Voices of Families to Improve Early Childhood

Listen to the Region 26 staff talk with WCAZ Radio News about their Early Childhood Regional Needs Assessment findings and recommendations!

Guest User 8/4/23 Guest User 8/4/23

Lack of Childcare in Region Affects Working Parents

Read the article in the Macomb Community News Brief, in which Region 26 Family & Community Engagement Specialist, Shannon McKee, discusses the ECEC needs in her Region.

Guest User 10/31/22 Guest User 10/31/22

Birth to Five Illinois designed to address early childhood gaps in Fulton, Hancock, McDonough and Schuyler counties

Birth to Five Illinois also is looking for parents/family members caring for a child under the age of 8. People who are passionate about creating more opportunities for young children and families are invited to explore joining a Family Council.

Guest User 8/12/22 Guest User 8/12/22

Initiative targets improving early childhood education, care

“We want to make sure families and communities are at the center of our decision-making. We hope for big things.”