"Our partnership with the ROE #13 Birth to Three Prevention Initiative Program demonstrates what can happen when organizations work together toward a shared goal," said Heather Pruett, Council Manager for Birth to Five Illinois: Region 13.

SHAW LOCAL coverage of the Birth to Five Illinois community meeting, hosted by Regions 19, 24, 31, and 56!

Listen and/or read this news piece featuring the Birth to Five Illinois: Region 17 Council Manager, a Family Council member/parent/child care worker in McLean County, and the owner and director of a newly opened Early Learning and Development Center in Bloomington.

Representative Natalie Manley put out a press release about the Birth to Five Illinois Legislative Roundtable she attended with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, families, community members, and service providers who shared their expertise and experience.

The Region 54 (Vermilion County) Team shares findings from their recent “Changes in Early Childhood” report on WBGL.

The Trenton Sun Online reports on the release of the new Birth to Five Illinois ‘Changes in Early Childhood’ reports!

Iroquois County’s Times-Republic reports on the release of the new Birth to Five Illinois ‘Changes in Early Childhood’ reports.

Livia Bane, Region 4 Council Manager, shares some of her recent report findings and what Birth to Five Illinois is doing to help close the gaps in Boone and Winnebago Counties.

The Region 20 Resource Guide and new report is featured in the Hardin County Independent.

Janice Crow, Region 21 Council Manager, provides Birth to Five Illinois updates to the Hardin County Board of Commissioners.

Representative Manley shares that a Birth to Five Illinois meeting with Representative Hirschauer, Senator Cappel, and community members from Regions 19, 24, 31, and 56 was, “probably one of the best meetings I have had in a long time.”

Stephanie Herling, Region 50 Council Manager, promotes a St. Clair County Food Resources Community Meeting where attendees are encouraged to voice their needs and experiences.

Bridget English, Region 1 Council Manager, talks about the importance of developmental screenings and her Councils’ plan to raise awareness of services for early screenings.

Brittany Gowler and Jessica Chin from Region 13 “special guest” at the Carlyle City Council to discuss the Birth to Five Illinois Councils and encourage family and community members to complete an Interest Form.

The Birth to Five Illinois: Region 32 Team and Councils are hosting community meetings this month virtually and in-person in both Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.

Liz Gibson, Region 32 Council Manager, goes live on the WKAN Morning Roundtable to share Birth to Five Illinois impact updates and to promote their upcoming community meeting where they hope to hear from families and community members.