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Birth to Five 'Changes in Early Childhood' Reports Released
Iroquois County’s Times-Republic reports on the release of the new Birth to Five Illinois ‘Changes in Early Childhood’ reports.
Birth to Five Illinois to Host Community Meetings
The Birth to Five Illinois: Region 32 Team and Councils are hosting community meetings this month virtually and in-person in both Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.
Birth to Five Illinois, Live on WKAN
Liz Gibson, Region 32 Council Manager, goes live on the WKAN Morning Roundtable to share Birth to Five Illinois impact updates and to promote their upcoming community meeting where they hope to hear from families and community members.
Birth to Five Illinois Council Includes Local Rep
Ali Denault to represent Kankakee and Iroquois Counties on the Birth to Five Illinois Statewide Family Leadership Council!
Kankakee-Iroquois County United Way Annual Event: $301,000 Invested in Local Programs; Celebration September 18
Birth to Five Illinois is proud to support the United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties via Collaboration funding for local Early Childhood programs.
Birth to Five Illinois Makes Presentation to Iroquois County Board
Liz Gibson, Region 32 Council Manager (Iroquois and Kankakee Counties) presented to the Iroquois County Board on the Early Childhood and Mental and Behavioral Health focused efforts underway in their area, urging them to get involved.
Regional Early Childhood Group Asks County for Help Expanding Local Outreach and Mental Health Supports
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 32 (Iroquois & Kankakee Counties) offers public comment during the Iroquois County Board meeting.
Kankakee County Health Department “Who Knew?” Podcast with Liz Gibson, Birth to Five Illinois: Region 32
Listen to Liz Gibson (Region 32 Council Manager) talk all things Birth to Five Illinois in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. She is interviewed by Kailee Zito, Health Promotion Coordinator for the Kankakee County Health Department and Region 32 Action Council member.
Success By 6: Elevating Our Early Childhood Workforce
Liz Gibson, Region 32 Council Manager and Success By 6 Steering Committee member, discusses the needs of the Early Childhood workforce in Iroquois and Kankakee Counties.
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 32 - ON THE RADIO!
Listen to the Birth to Five Illinois: Region 32 Public Service Announcement that aired on WVLI 92.7 throughout June 2024!
Rep. Haas Honors Local Women at Emerging Women Leaders Event
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 32 Council Manager, Liz Gibson, attended the Emerging Women Leaders Conference in Springfield, Illinois, as an honoree of State Representative Jackie Haas.
Birth to Five Illinois Assessment Shows Local Needs for Early Childhood Education Care
Liz Gibson, Region 32 Council Manager, presented on the ECEC needs in Iroquois and Kankakee Counties, with opening remarks by Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe.
WHPO On Air Interview with Liz Gibson, Tammy Pollitt, & Caitlyn Scarbro
Listen to this WHPO Radio interview with three Birth to Five Illinois Council Managers!
Region 32 on the Radio!
Listen to four radio interviews with Liz Gibson, Region 32 Council Manager and what her team has hear families need in Iroquois and Kankakee Counties!
Birth to Five Illinois Shares Findings, Needs and Recommendations from Early Childhood Regional Needs Assessment
Read an interview with Liz Gibson, Region 32 Council Manager, in the Times-Republic in which she shares some key findings from the Early Childhood Regional Needs Assessment developed to highlight community celebrations and access barriers in Iroquois and Kankakee Counties.
Senate Early Childhood Education Committee Meeting
Birth to Five Illinois provided in-person testimony in Springfield at the newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee meeting. Liz Gibson, Region 32, discussed the importance of a mixed delivery system in eliminating preschool deserts.
WVL, WGFA, and STAR Radio Interviews with Liz Gibson
Listen to interviews with the Regional Council Manager for Region 32!