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Guest User 2/13/25 Guest User 2/13/25

Testimonial: How 211 Helps Our Community

Recommendation 3 in the Region 51 Action Plan is to, “Launch a 211 campaign through United Way that includes social media, community outreach, and enrollment in the 211 system.” Watch Birth to Five Illinois staff member Amber’s testimonial in support of this effort.

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Testimonial: How 211 Helps Our Community

Recommendation 3 in the Region 51 Action Plan is to, “Launch a 211 campaign through United Way that includes social media, community outreach, and enrollment in the 211 system.” Watch Family Council member Samantha’s testimonial in support of this effort.

Guest User 2/3/25 Guest User 2/3/25

Testimonial: How 211 Helps Our Community

Recommendation 3 in the Region 51 Action Plan is to, “Launch a 211 campaign through United Way that includes social media, community outreach, and enrollment in the 211 system.” Watch Action Council member Kendra’s testimonial in support of this effort.

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WICS Live Broadcast: Interview with Region 51 Council Manager

Ashley Earles, Region 51 Council Manager, was LIVE on WICS News Channel 20 discussing how a lack of awareness of the available healthcare services is a barrier for local families.

Guest User 12/1/23 Guest User 12/1/23

Illinois State Board of Education Met Sept. 20

During the Public Participation section of the September 20, 2023 Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) meeting, numerous staff members, community partners, and school officials spoke on Birth to Five Illinois supports and funding.

Guest User 10/3/23 Guest User 10/3/23

Child Care Shortages, Expenses Affecting Sangamon Families' Quality of Life | Community Voices

NPR Illinois covers the presentation Region 51 Manager and Family Council member gave to Citizens Club of Springfield. Watch, read, or listen to what families need in Sangamon and Menard Counties!

Guest User 8/25/23 Guest User 8/25/23

Birth to Five Illinois: Region 51 Presents to the Citizens Club of Springfield

Watch Region 51 Council Manager, Ashley Earles, and Region 51 Family Council member, Monique Nally, present to the Citizens Club of Springfield on what families need in Sangamon and Menard Counties!

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Birth to Five Illinois - WTAX News Interview

Listen to an interview with Ashley Earles, Birth to Five Illinois Region 51 Council Manager!

Guest User 3/30/23 Guest User 3/30/23

Senate Early Childhood Education Committee Meeting

Birth to Five Illinois provided in-person testimony in Springfield at the newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee meeting. Liz Gibson, Region 32, discussed the importance of a mixed delivery system in eliminating preschool deserts.

Guest User 3/29/23 Guest User 3/29/23

Child Care Press Conference

In Springfield, members of our Birth to Five Illinois: Region 51 Action Council and Family Council shared their perspectives on the need for accessible, affordable early childhood programs for their families and for children.