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Guest User 7/14/26 Guest User 7/14/26

Local Joliet Legislators Meet with Families to Discuss Early Childhood Needs

SHAW LOCAL coverage of the Birth to Five Illinois community meeting, hosted by Regions 19, 24, 31, and 56!

Guest User 7/13/26 Guest User 7/13/26

Manley Discusses Early Intervention, Behavioral Health at Birth to Five Illinois Legislative Roundtable

Representative Natalie Manley put out a press release about the Birth to Five Illinois Legislative Roundtable she attended with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, families, community members, and service providers who shared their expertise and experience.

Guest User 6/25/26 Guest User 6/25/26

State Representative Natalie Manley

Representative Manley shares that a Birth to Five Illinois meeting with Representative Hirschauer, Senator Cappel, and community members from Regions 19, 24, 31, and 56 was, “probably one of the best meetings I have had in a long time.”

Guest User 4/14/26 Guest User 4/14/26

DuPage County Board Proclaims Week of the Young Child, Recognizing Early Childhood and Community Collaboration

“Supporting young children and families requires a coordinated, community-wide approach,” said Valerie Varju, Regional Council Manager for Birth to Five Illinois: Region 19. “This proclamation highlights the importance of working together to ensure families can access the resources and supports they need during the most critical years of development.”

Guest User 3/2/26 Guest User 3/2/26

Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium

Now, you can watch a recording of the DuPage County Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium, co-hosted in September 2025 by Birth to Five Illinois: Region 19, the DuPage County Health Department, and KidsMatter!

Guest User 9/10/25 Guest User 9/10/25

PRESS RELEASE: DuPage County Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium Unites Community Leaders & Service Providers

The Birth to Five Illinois: Region 19 (DuPage County) Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium held in early September 2025 was both well attended and impactful.

Guest User 9/4/25 Guest User 9/4/25

DuPage Leaders Uniting to Prioritize Early Childhood Mental Health

NCTV17 covers the DuPage County Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium, co-hosted by Birth to Five Illinois: Region 19, the DuPage County Health Department, and KidsMatter.

Guest User 8/21/25 Guest User 8/21/25

DuPage Groups to Host Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium

The Chicagoland Journal publicizes the upcoming DuPage County Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium, co-hosted by Birth to Five Illinois: Region 19, the DuPage County Health Department, and KidsMatter.

Guest User 8/19/25 Guest User 8/19/25

PRESS RELEASE: DuPage County Organizations Host Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium

Announcing Birth to Five Illinois: Region 19 (DuPage County), the DuPage County Health Department, and KidsMatter to host an Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium in early September 2025.

Guest User 2/9/24 Guest User 2/9/24

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Childcare Efforts in Villa Park, Champaign

Gov. Pritzker highlights FY24 Birth to Five Illinois Grants expanding access for families across Illinois!