Raising 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 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
Read MoreSpring 2023 Legislative Wrap-Up
Spring Legislative Wrap-Up Major strides, but some setbacks, for infants, toddlers, and expecting families at the General Assembly In the early morning of Saturday, May 27, the 103rd General Assembly adjourned this year’s spring legislative session. Most significantly, lawmakers passed the final budget for Fiscal Year 2024, including nearly $300 million in new investments for…
Read MoreRaising Illinois’ Response to the Approved Illinois Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget
Raising Illinois applauds the General Assembly for approving an FY24 budget aligned with Smart Start Illinois
Read MoreEarly Childhood Advocacy Day 2023
Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2023 Advocates like you made the day a success! Thank you! On April 18, Raising Illinois along with our partners at Child Care For All, COFI, Illinois Action for Children, SEIU, Start Early and We, the Village brought over 300 advocates down to Springfield to advocate for Illinois’ youngest learners. Advocates…
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