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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 ECEC challenges and successes. 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’s working.
If you have a story to share, please visit our submission page.
Family Council Impact: Region 39
“Yo quería hacer a voz la de mi comunidad.” / “I wanted to make my community's voice heard.”
My Experience with the Programs - Tenesha Cooper
I was able to get approved and enrolled for the SIUE Head Start program in Belleville after being placed on the waiting list…
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…