Stable Workforce & Thriving Families

Rebuild State & Community Systems That Benefit Families, Infants & Toddlers.

Currently, Illinois’ early childhood system is very complex and highly fragmented, making it difficult for families and professionals alike to navigate the variety of programs and services available to them.  

Cross-System Workforce

Enhance the higher education, professional development, and consultation opportunities available to support, train, upskill, and retain both new and incumbent professionals who work with expecting families, infants, and toddlers across all PN3-serving systems.

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Economic Security

Strengthen the social safety net available so all expecting and new families have the resources and supports necessary to successfully fulfill their personal and professional needs.

News & Resources

Sharing Our Refreshed Prenatal-to-3 Policy Agenda

24 September 2025
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Raising Illinois director Simone Santiago reflects on the coalition’s refreshed Policy Agenda

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Our FY2025 Progress Report & FY2026 Priorities

19 September 2025
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Raising Illinois shares our FY2025 progress report and priorities for FY2026

Spring 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up

22 August 2025
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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…

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