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. At the same time, families across the state are feeling the strain as inflation and national uncertainty raises the economic pressure.
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.
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
Raising Illinois director Simone Santiago reflects on the coalition’s refreshed Policy Agenda
Our FY2025 Progress Report & FY2026 Priorities
Raising Illinois shares our FY2025 progress report and priorities for FY2026
Spring 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up
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…