Spreading the Word as We Strive for Equity
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Centerstone Hosts Resource Fair, Introduces New Integrated Care Team
Birth to Five Illinois and Centerstone host a successful wellness fair to support the Riverbend community.
Illinois Kids' Future: Inside Birth to Five Illinois with Nicole Bach
Check out Nicole Bach, Region 44 Council Manager (McHenry County), talking about everything from her personal commitment to advancing Early Childhood Education, strategies for meaningful community engagement in the Early Childhood sector, and the core mission and groundbreaking work of Birth to Five Illinois!
Birth to Five Illinois Hosting Open House, Resource Fair
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 12 (Clay, Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland Counties) hosts an open house, resource fair, and ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new office!
Childcare Task Force Seeks Input
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 1 Council Manager, Bridget English, and former Region 1 Action Council Member (2022-2024), April Darringer, talk about the Pike County Childcare Task Force, and encourage community members to share their opinion via the SWOT survey on Facebook.
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!
Guest DJ #1: Birth to Five Illinois
Susan Carrington, Region 16 Council Manager (DeKalb County) is featured as the Guest DJ on this 94.9 WDKB segment!
New Rural Transportation Service Launched in Ford County
The Birth to Five Illinois: Region 9 Action Plan has prompted some major changes to increase access for families in Ford County.
Birth to Five Illinois: Vermilion Advantage Member of the Month (July 2025)
The three members of the Birth to Five Illinois: Region 54 Team (Vermilion County) were featured as the July 2025 Vermilion Advantage Member of the Month on WITY !
Birth to Five Illinois Expands Early Childhood Resources Across Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties
Abby Hoskins, Region 47 Council Manager was featured on two news outlets discussing several new tools to support young children in Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties.
Community Group Asks Monticello to Help Spread Birth-to-5 Resource Guide
Heather Seitz, Region 39 Council Manager (Macon & Piatt Counties) makes city officials aware of the resource guides produced for families with young children and asks that they help distribute them.
Centerstone to Host Community Health and Resource Fair
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 41 co-hosts community health and resource fair with Centerstone in Alton, Illinois (Madison County).
Initiative Promotes Resources for Families of Young Children
The Region 1 Council Manager and Family & Community Engagement Specialist were interviewed by the community-driven work underway in Adams, Brown, Cass, Morgan, Pike, and Scott Counties.
Civic Interest: Birth to Five Illinois
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 12 promotes an upcoming Community Resource Fair on WTYE!
Becky Eager Updates Region 35 on Birth to Five Illinois Early Childhood Initiatives
At a government meeting in LaSalle County, Becky Eager, Region 35 Council Manager (LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties) provides an update on the Birth to Five Illinois efforts underway.
Local Agency Advocating for Early Childhood Education in Knox, Warren, Mercer, and Henderson Counties
Jim Walters (Regional Council Manager) and Alli Chasteen (Family & Community Engagement Specialist) for Region 33 talk with The Burg about all the work underway, and what’s to come, to support children and families in Henderson, Knox, Mercer, Warren Counties.
Champaign Public Library, Local Organizations Host Fatherhood Forum
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 9 (Champaign & Ford Counties) participated in a Fatherhood Forum to celebrate the importance of fathers!
PRESS RELEASE: Birth to Five Illinois Wraps Up Fiscal Year with Major Impact Tools
Announcing the release of an Impact Report, infographics for every Illinois Region, and an animated Action Plan video to close out the fiscal year.
Illinois Initiative Aims to Improve Childcare Access
“Families interested in shaping the future of early childhood care in Central Illinois can join the Family Council,” Melissa Breeden, Region 17 Council Manager.
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.
PRESS RELEASE: Birth to Five Illinois Announces $2.5 Million Now Available
Announcing $2.5 million in subcontracts available for Local Early Childhood Collaborations!