Early 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…
Read MoreBabies Can’t Wait Postcard Update
Your Stories: “Babies Can’t Wait” Postcards Delivered Over 100 Illinois families have shared their Early Intervention stories with us so far–read their powerful postcards below! Earlier this year, Raising Illinois launched our Babies Can’t Wait postcard campaign to hear from families about the impact that Early Intervention (EI) has had on their children, and their…
Read MoreIn Aurora, Renewed Focus on PN3 Needs
In Aurora, Renewed Focus on PN3 Needs SPARK, a member of our coalition, launches Bright Beginnings Raising Illinois is grateful that SPARK is a proud member of our Coalition! SPARK (Strong, Prepared and Ready for Kindergarten) is an education initiative of Fox Valley United Way. This collaboration includes Fox Valley United Way; the city of…
Read MoreRaising Illinois’ Response to Governor JB Pritzker’s Proposed FY 2024 Budget
Raising Illinois applauds the Smart Start Illinois initiative proposed by Governor Pritzker in his FY24 Budget Address
Read MoreAn Interview with Family Leader Mykela Collins
An Interview with Family Leader Mykela Collins Family Leader Mykela Collins was recently featured in a SchoolHouse Connection webinar that accompanied the release of their new report on infant/toddler homelessness and access to early learning. We interviewed her about why this issue is so close to her heart. Why did you agree to get involved…
Read MoreCelebrating Illinois Child Support Reform
Celebrating Illinois Child Support Reform Niya Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation at Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, provides an update on child support reform in Illinois Last month, the 102nd Illinois General Assembly passed the Second FY 2023 Budget Implementation Act (SB 1720). This legislation includes language to end the twenty-six-year-old…
Read MoreWorking Parents & Caregivers in Illinois Are Finally Guaranteed Paid Time Off
The Paid Leave For All Workers Act ensures working caregivers in Illinois are guaranteed paid time off
Read MoreRaising Illinois’ Statement on MIECHV Expansion & Reauthorization
Raising Illinois celebrates the inclusion of MIECHV and early childhood investments in Congress’s year-end omnibus
Read MoreFY 24 Funding For Early Childhood
Raising Illinois calls for a 20% across the board increase in state funding for early childhood programs
Read MoreRaising Illinois’ Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act
Raising Illinois reacts to the news of President Biden’s lack of early childhood investments in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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