Raising Illinois’ Response to Governor JB Pritzker’s Proposed FY 2027 Budget

February 19, 2026 Raising Illinois’ Response to Governor JB Pritzker’s Proposed FY 2027 Budget This week, Governor JB Pritzker shared his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027) Illinois state budget, which includes increased investments in the Early Intervention (EI) program and Child Care Assistance Programs, while maintaining level funding across other early childhood programs.   Across the state,…

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Understanding the Illinois Funding Landscape

February 13, 2026 Understanding the Illinois Funding Landscape A conversation on funding design In July 2026, most early childhood programs are scheduled to transition from their legacy agencies to the new Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), a move that will change the ways that early childhood programs are funded. To help de-mystify this process…

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Raise Your Voice! How Will The HHS Funding Freeze Impact You?

Raise Your Voice! How Will The HHS Funding Freeze Impact You? Raising Illinois is collecting stories from providers on how the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Funding Freeze will impact you, your family and your community. By filling out the form below, you consent to be added to the Raising Illinois mailing list…

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Early Intervention Week of Action

November 24, 2025 Early Intervention Week of Action December 8-12 Take Action For Our State’s EI System! Join us for a Week of Action in support of Early Intervention! As the Governor begins drafting his fiscal year 2027 (FY27) budget proposal, now is the time to let him and IDEC know that we need $40…

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Spring 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up

August 22, 2025 Spring 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up Despite an uncertain federal landscape, expecting families, infants and toddlers in our state have much to celebrate after the most recent session of the Illinois General Assembly In the early morning of Saturday, May 31, the 104th General Assembly adjourned its spring legislative session. Lawmakers passed the final…

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Stand For Early Head Start

June 11, 2025 Stand For Early Head Start Share your Early Head Start story! We’re collecting real stories from families, alumni, educators, advocates, business leaders and partners to amplify the transformative power of Head Start programs in communities across the country. Participation is simple—share a short story reflecting what Early Head Start means to you…

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Raising Illinois’ Response to Approved Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget

June 3, 2025 Raising Illinois’ Response to Approved Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget Our state’s prenatal-to-age-3 coalition appreciates the ongoing commitment to strengthening child care and economic supports for families—yet other maternal health and early childhood services will receive no new funding Raising Illinois recognizes the Illinois General Assembly and Governor JB Pritzker for their…

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National Home Visiting Week 2025

April 23, 2025 National Home Visiting Week 2025 This week is National Home Visiting Week, an opportunity to celebrate the work of home visitors who provide vital support to young children and families. Our home visiting workforce in Illinois includes many dedicated professionals — and this week, we’re excited to bring you a more personal…

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