Spreading the Word as We Strive for Equity
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Home Visitation Services Fill Gaps in Mental Health Care in Rural Communities
Felicia Farden (Region 53 Council Manager) and Kari Clark (Region 48 Council Manager) discuss some of the findings in their Regional Early Childhood Needs Assessments: Focus on Mental & Behavioral Health.
Advocates Identify Ways to Improve Youth Behavioral Health Services in Peoria Area
WCBU interviews Birth to Five Illinois: Region 48 Family Council member, Flo James, Council Manager, Kari Clark, and Region 53 Council Manager, Felicia Farden, about what families say they need to improve local access to mental and behavioral health supports.
New Report Identifies Key Needs to Improve Childcare Access in Greater Peoria
Read and/or listen to a WCBU interview with Kari Clark and Felicia Farden, the Regional Managers overseeing Peoria, Mason, Tazewell, and Woodford counties for Birth to Five Illinois!
New ‘Birth to Five’ Report Highlights Gaps in Central Illinois Child Care
Watch and read the interview with Kari Clark, Region 48 Council Manager, and Felicia Farden, Region 53 Council Manager, on 25 News Now!
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 53 seeks to revolutionize child care, education at the local level
In combination with statistical data, Birth to Five Illinois: Region 53 is gathering parents from Tazewell, Mason and Woodford counties to form a Family Council, in which they can share critical input regarding the needs of their children.