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PRESS RELEASE: Birth to Five Illinois Partners on Child Care Provider Grant Opportunity

Birth to Five Illinois is pleased to partner with Will County on the “Elevate Will County – Child Care Provider Grant”.

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WTYE - Civic Interest Segment

Region 12 is on the radio to talk about the work of Birth to Five Illinois and raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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TV6 Investigates: Advocates Trying to Keep Pregnant Black Women Healthy…and Alive

Emily Cummings, Birth to Five Illinois: Region 49 (Rock Island County) joins this important conversation on Black maternal health and wellbeing.

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Rep. Haas Honors Local Women at Emerging Women Leaders Event

Birth to Five Illinois: Region 32 Council Manager, Liz Gibson, attended the Emerging Women Leaders Conference in Springfield, Illinois, as an honoree of State Representative Jackie Haas.

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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.

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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.

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Gov. Pritzker Highlights Childcare Efforts in Villa Park, Champaign

Gov. Pritzker highlights FY24 Birth to Five Illinois Grants expanding access for families across Illinois!

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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!

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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!

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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).

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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!

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FY24 Grant Awardee Announcement Coverage

Click in to see the coverage following the announcement of our FY24 grant awardees!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.