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Birth to Five Illinois Helps Families Seeking Early Childhood Education and Care Services
Listen to this two-part WSIU interview with Brittany Gowler (Region 13 Family & Community Engagement Specialist), Zena Madison (Region 30 Council Manager), and Chelsi Diles (Region 21 Family & Community Engagement Specialist)!
Birth to Five Illinois Urges Public Participation
Brittany Gowler, Birth to Five Illinois: Region 13 Family & Community Engagement Specialist, recently made a presentation before the Mount Vernon City Council, encouraging local parents, caregivers, and community members to get involved.
Birth to Five Illinois Presents Again to the Mt Vernon City Council
Watch Brittany Gowler, Region 13 Family & Community Engagement Specialist (Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington Counties) ask for Council recruitment support from members of the Mt Vernon City Council.
Early Childhood Program Sees Expansion
"Our partnership with the ROE #13 Birth to Three Prevention Initiative Program demonstrates what can happen when organizations work together toward a shared goal," said Heather Pruett, Council Manager for Birth to Five Illinois: Region 13.
New Birth to Five Illinois 'Changes in Early Childhood' Reports Released
The Trenton Sun Online reports on the release of the new Birth to Five Illinois ‘Changes in Early Childhood’ reports!
Birth to Five Region 13 Encourages Community Participation
Brittany Gowler and Jessica Chin from Region 13 “special guest” at the Carlyle City Council to discuss the Birth to Five Illinois Councils and encourage family and community members to complete an Interest Form.
Birth to Five Illinois to Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Representatives from Birth to Five Illinois: Region 13 joined Salem Mayor Nic Farley for a proclamation signing recognizing April 11-17 as Week of the Young Child.
Community Organizations to Host Child Abuse Prevention Walk April 10
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 13 (Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington Counties) and the Take Action Coalition of Clinton County are hosting a walk on April 10th.
Birth to Five Illinois Launches Statewide Family Leadership Council
FY2026 Birth to Five Illinois Statewide Family Leadership Council members from the area include Region 13 representative Hannah Raney, Woodlawn, Jefferson County.
ROE 13 Gets Funding for Early Childhood Programs
Highlighting Birth to Five Illinois Early Childhood Collaboration Funding in Region 13 awarded to Regional Office of Education (ROE) #13.
Birth to Five Illinois Presents to the Mt Vernon City Council
Watch Brittany Gowler, Region 13 Family & Community Engagement Specialist (Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington Counties) provide updates on the work of Birth to Five Illinois to the Mt Vernon City Council!
Birth to Five Illinois Gives Public Comment During Washington County Board Meeting
Brittany Gowler, Family & Community Engagement Specialist for Region 13, makes a call for new Council members at the Washington County Board Meeting.
ROE 13 Eyes Funding for Pre-K Programs
Regional Office of Education (ROE) 13 announces that they have been awarded new subcontract with Birth to Five Illinois to continue funding important Early Childhood programs in Jefferson, Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties.