Spreading the Word as We Strive for Equity
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Letter: We’ll Need to Come Together to Solve Workforce and Child Care Challenges
In this Letter to the Editor, Kris Noble, Executive Director of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (in Birth to Five Illinois: Region 47), shares how private industry can help with the child care crisis.
City of Moline Human Rights Commission Met Jan. 8
The Birth to Five Illinois: Region 49 Team presented to the City of Moline Human Rights Commission on their work to support families in Rock Island County.
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Childcare Efforts in Villa Park, Champaign
Gov. Pritzker highlights FY24 Birth to Five Illinois Grants expanding access for families across Illinois!
Successful Block Party Event in Kewanee Connects Local Families with Valuable Resources
The Block Party event in Kewanee, bringing together local families and organizations dedicated to supporting child development, is a success!
Birth to Five Illinois, Senator Anderson, and Rep. Weaver to Host Block Party in Kewanee
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 28 is teaming up with Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Weaver to host a Block Party in Kewanee!
THE INCROWD815 PODCAST Interviews Birth to Five Illinois: Region 4
All three members of the Birth to Five Illinois: Region 4 Team (Boone and Winnebago Counties) are interviewed on THE INCROWD815 PODCAST (formerly the Saturday Morning Stateline Show).
Teacher’s Lounge Podcast: Some of Our Best Education Stories of 2023
This highlight of the best education stories of 2023 includes the work of Birth to Five Illinois in identifying systems barriers and access challenges for families!
FY24 Grant Awardee Announcement Coverage
Click in to see the coverage following the announcement of our FY24 grant awardees!
PRESS RELEASE: Birth to Five Illinois Awards Additional $3.1 Million in Grants
Announcing an additional $3.1 million awarded to support the work of new and existing Early Childhood Collaborations across Illinois!
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 30 Featured on The SPIEL
Watch the Birth to Five Illinois: Region 30 Team and one of their Family Council members talk about the work they are doing in Southern Illinois to ensure families have the services and supports they say they need!
Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois' Early Childhood Education and Care Transition Advisory Committee Members
Congratulations to Tonya Frehner, Birth to Five Illinois: Region 21 Council Manager, and seven current or former Birth to Five Illinois Council members for being selected as members of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Transition Advisory Committee to advise the State on the creation of a unified ECEC agency.
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.
Region 8 Interview on WCCI Radio
Listen to the interview with Region 8 Council Manager, Lou Ann Hayes, on WCCI Radio!
Rotary Hears Program about the Need for Child Care
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 35 talks with the Henry Rotary Club about the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) needs in their Region.
Rep. Swanson to Host ‘Readers Make Leaders’ Family Literacy Event this Saturday
State Representative Dan Swanson and Birth to Five Illinois: Region 28 hosted a “Readers Make Leaders” family literacy event on November 18, 2023.
Around Town Interview on 101.5 FM Huntley Community Radio
Listen to Region 44 Council Manager, Nicole Bach, talk on-air about the Birth to Five Illinois work in McHenry County!
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!
Birth to Five Illinois Assessment Shows Local Needs for Early Childhood Education Care
Liz Gibson, Region 32 Council Manager, presented on the ECEC needs in Iroquois and Kankakee Counties, with opening remarks by Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe.
Birth to Five Illinois: A Focus On Early Childhood Education and Care
Check out this write up about the work in Region 54 (Vermilion County) in October 2023 issue of the Inside Vermilion County Magazine!
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.