Babies Can't Wait: We Need Early Intervention!
Take Action for Early Intervention!
Contact the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) and the Governor's office today and urge the administration to include at least $40M in additional EI funding in the FY27 state budget proposal. This investment is essential to ensuring timely evaluations, preventing harmful service delays, strengthening the workforce, and upholding families’ rights to developmental services and supports that can fundamentally change lifelong outcomes for their children.
Share Your Story
We’re collecting real stories from families, educators, providers and advocates to amplify the transformative power of Early Intervention in communities across the state. If you or your family have been impacted by or have a story to share about Early Intervention, we'd love to hear from you!
File a Complaint
Have you been waiting for EI services to begin? If your child is between 0 and 3 years old, and is able to get Early Intervention services, you have rights under Illinois and federal laws. Learn more about the legal timelines and how you can file a complaint.
Sign the Petition
Add your name to this petition, created by Illinois Families for Early Intervention. Anyone who cares about infants and toddlers with disabilities and delays can sign this petition and demonstrate the collective call on Illinois leaders to prioritize families now.
Hear Firsthand the Struggles Faced by EI Providers and Families
Babies Can't Wait: In the News
WCIA-TV (CBS)
Host: Champaign County Home Visiting Consortium
October 22, 2024
WQAD-TV (ABC)
Host: SAL Family & Community Services
October 29, 2024
WTTW-TV (PBS)
October 30, 2024
WBBM News Radio, 780 AM
November 1, 2024
Capitol News Illinois
Also published in Crain's Chicago Business
November 14, 2024
Cook County Chronicle
March 15, 2025
Central Illinois Proud, WMBD-TV
Host: Early Childhood Forum of Central Illinois
October 22, 2024
WMBD Radio, 1470 AM & 100.3 FM
Host: Early Childhood Forum of Central Illinois
October 30, 2024
WVON Radio, 1690 AM
October 30, 2024
WGN-AM, Outside the Loop
November 2, 2024
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