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Press Release: FY2024 Grantees

Birth to Five Illinois Grant Recipients

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Arcola Community and Economic Development (ACED)

GRANT DETAILS
$41,541

Establish a new legal entity, including governance structure and board.
Launch Arcola Kids in Development Foundation and conduct community outreach.
Promote community awareness on the importance of early education.
Develop an Action Plan around the goals of: 1) development of a 0-3 prevention program, 2) encouraging the establishment of more licensed child care providers in the community, and 3) exploring the feasibility of a child care facility in our community.