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Family & Community Stories
Birth to Five Illinois® has created a space for families and community members in every Illinois Region to share their experiences with local Early Childhood programs and services. Through stories about challenges and successes, we can identify the issues and work together to mend what is broken, while also celebrating what is working.
Child Care Gaps in Our Community – By Ashlyn Kuelling
As a parent, it is difficult to describe the guilt and anxiety that comes with not always knowing if your children have a stable, safe place to go while you are at work.
An Hour Commute – By Kenzie Holste
The hour commute before and after work most days turns a typical 8:00am – 4:30pm job into a 7:00am – 5:30pm day away from our home.
From Being in the Dark to Joining the Family Council: A Parent's Perspective – By Juliet Moderow
This is one of the reasons why I agreed to be on the Birth to Five Illinois Family Council - to learn about the processes and help parents find these resources better.