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Birth to Five Illinois at the 38th District Networking Event Hosted by Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin
Two members of the Region 1-B-C Team (South Cook County) step up to the podium to provide updates to community members and elected officials in Country Club Hills!
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Leah Armour, Birth to Five Illinois: Region 1-B-C (Cook County South) Administrative Support, shares how Filling the Gap helped her and her children secure housing. She also speaks to how her work with Birth to Five Illinois allows her to advocate and connect families to Early Childhood services.
From Birth to Five: Giving Every Child a Strong Start
Check out this interview on The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast with Ashonti Jackson, Birth to Five Illinois: Region 1-B-C (Cook County South) Council Manager!
Laying the Groundwork for a Healthier, More Equitable Cook County
Birth to Five Illinois joins the Cook County Department of Public Health and numerous community partners to build healthier communities across Cook County.
Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn Teams Up for New Birth to 5 Resource Hub
The Region 1-B-C (Cook County South) Action Council identified the need for a central resource hub for families. In partnership with the Children’s Museum of Oak Lawn, Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123, and the Illinois Resource Center, that Early Childhood Resource Hub is now available!
OL Children Museum Hub Connects South Suburban Families With Early Childhood Programs
As part of their Action Plan, the Region 1-B-C Councils set a goal to increase awareness of Early Childhood Education and Care services. In partnership with the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, they launched an Early Childhood Resource Hub.
The South Suburban News Proudly Presents: The 2025 Black Women of Excellence
The South Suburban News proudly presents the 2025 Black Women of Excellence, which includes Region 1-B-C (South Cook County) Council Manager, Ashonti Jackson, and Administrative Support, Leah M. Armour!