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Guest User 6/24/26 Guest User 6/24/26

Belleville Meeting to Spotlight Food Insecurity and Local Resources

Stephanie Herling, Region 50 Council Manager, promotes a St. Clair County Food Resources Community Meeting where attendees are encouraged to voice their needs and experiences.

Guest User 4/7/25 Guest User 4/7/25

SIUE Participates in National Week of the Young Child

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) partners with Birth to Five Illinois: Regions 50 (St. Clair County) and 41 (Madison County), Brightpoint, Madison County Alliance for Children & Families and the Metro East Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children for the National Week of the Young Child.

Guest User 9/16/24 Guest User 9/16/24

How Does Poverty Affect Students in East St. Louis? Here are 5 Things to Know

At an in-person event with East St. Louis community members, educators, elected officials, and others, Stephanie Herling, Birth to Five Illinois: Region 50 Council Manager, discussed the top Early Childhood and Mental and Behavioral Health needs identified across St. Clair County and East St. Louis.

Guest User 9/5/23 Guest User 9/5/23

Why Businesses Should Care about Child Care & Early Education

Read about why businesses should care about child care and early education in the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce September 2023 Chamber Connection issue!