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Family Stories
Birth to Five Illinois has created this welcoming space for parents and caregivers to share their family story of challenges and successes with Early Childhood programs. It is our hope that as families share their stories, we will amplify the disparities in the system so we can work collectively and strategically to mend what is broken, while also celebrating what is working.
If you have a story to share, please visit our submission page.

Amazing Journey – By Ashley
After my son was diagnosed with autism, I had no clue where to start or what to do in order to get him the services he needed.

Emerie’s Hearing Journey – By Kaylin Krabbe
On Feb 7, 2024, our baby girl Emerie was born. That very same day, we found out she failed her hearing test…