See what local families and community members say they need for their children across the State
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 collectively to mend what is broken, while also celebrating what is working.
It Takes a Village - Aseret Loveland
Finding reliable child care in the Illinois Valley feels like an impossible task for working parents—and it shouldn’t have to be.
Family Council Impact: Region 28
“We have brought a lot of awareness to families of programs.”
Region 28: What Families Say They Need
"…how well do up-and-coming district administrators with no Early Childhood background understand the unique needs of State Board of Education Preschool for All and Prevention Initiative programming?"
Path for Success – Ashely Morse
ECSE preschool is an important part of my son’s life and in my opinion, imperative to success in early education.