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.
No Options - By Mary Beth Hart
We are allowing our area to stay in poverty by not offering options to everyone.
Child Care - By Anonymous
If working at a child care center offered a livable wage, then retention would be higher and families and children would benefit immensely.
Special Needs for Special Kids - By Molly Krebel
Parents should not feel excluded for having children with special needs.
Extended Preschool Hours - By Working Mom
We need more opportunities for extended preschool hours for working parents.
We’re All in This Together - By Sonya Clark
The closest place that will provide ABA therapy is in St. Louis (two hours away).
Henderson County Needs More Child Care! - By Miranda Gullberg
We have been facing the challenges of the current child care desert since my oldest son, now five, was born.