Take Action for Early Intervention
Take Action For Early Intervention Our Babies Can’t Wait! Lee En Español Illinois’ Early Intervention (EI) program provides critical services to children under age 3 who have or are at risk for significant developmental delays and disabilities. This February, Governor JB Pritzker’s budget proposal included only $6 million in increased funds in FY25 for EI.…
Read MoreIntroducing: 2024 Family Leaders
February 23, 2024 Introducing: 2024 Family Leaders Welcome to our 6 new Family Leaders! After a year marked by remarkable prenatal-to-three achievements and the launch of Governor Pritzker’s Smart Start Illinois initiative, we are thrilled to expand our Family Leader program and welcome 6 new members to our team! The aim of our Family Leader…
Read MoreRaising Illinois’ Response to Governor JB Pritzker’s Proposed FY 2025 Budget
Our state’s prenatal-to-three coalition celebrates this ongoing commitment to Illinois’ littlest learners and their families, but calls for greater investments for critical services.
Read MoreThoughtfully Engaging Our Communities
Thoughtfully Engaging our Communities in 2024 Family, Field, and Community Engagement Lead Jesse Rojo shares what’s on the horizon Raising Illinois takes great pride in our commitment to Family, Field, and Community Engagement, a cornerstone of our coalition’s mission. We know that families and community members are the experts in their own lived experience. Our…
Read MoreApplications Open for Family Leader Program 2024
Join Us! Raising Illinois’ Family Leader Program Applications for our 2024 Family Leader Program are available, due February 5 Lee En Español Do you know firsthand some of the challenges facing infants and toddlers? Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of Illinois’ little ones? Are you a parent, guardian or involved…
Read MoreOur 2023 Accomplishments & 2024 Priorities
Raising Illinois shares the accomplishments of 2023 and priorities for 2024
Read MoreRaising Illinois Releases Statement on Creation of New State Agency
Raising Illinois looks forward to working with the new state agency to make Illinois the best state in the nation in which to raise a child.
Read MoreUChicago & Chapin Hall Partner on New Home Visiting Study
New Home Visiting Study: UChicago Joint Research Fund to Study Dual Language Learner Families Researchers from the University of Chicago Crown Family School and Chapin Hall are partnering with Baby TALK, Inc. on a project launching this October 2023 to understand how the Baby TALK Model supports dual-language learner (DLL) immigrant and refugee families. Child development, infant early childhood…
Read MoreNew Report from the NCCP Highlights Mental Health in Home Visiting
The report’s recommendations highlight opportunities that could help increase the field’s understanding and use of the most effective strategies.
Read MoreReflections From the Coalition on ISBE’s FY24 ECBG RFP Process
Raising Illinois asks our program partners for their perspectives on the FY24 ECBG RFP process
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