
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.

Region 8: What Families Say They Need
"Without a workforce, we are only talking about problems and not taking action. Children must be served, but we need people to serve them…"