News & Resources
Check out the latest news stories on infants and toddlers, and find resources created and published by Raising Illinois members and its partners that inform our work and the work of the state’s early learning and care systems.
National Home Visiting Week 2026
April 20, 2026 National Home Visiting Week 2026 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…
The Life Saving Power of Doula Support
April 20, 2026 The Life Saving Power of Doula Support Raising Illinois Director Simone Santiago reflects on her own birth experience and the impact of having Doula support I have been incredibly fortunate to be steeped…
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…