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Our collective effort to close the opportunity gap for our youngest learners #RaisingIllinois
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Joined September 2022
Eager to close the #OpportunityGap for our earliest learners? Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news on our progress, updates on Illinois' infants and toddlers, and opportunities to take action alongside us. Sign up today: https://t.co/gqqPndBP06
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We celebrate the passage of HB 1312! This key legislation establishes new protections for children, families and early childhood professionals in licensed care centers across Illinois. Read more:
#HB1312 is now law in IL, a step toward ensuring #ECE programs remain safe & trusted amid immigration enforcement efforts. @StartEarlyorg is proud to stand w/ @ILAction4Children & @LatinoPolicy in supporting its timely implementation. Read our statement: https://t.co/vqkKz7REpo
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Join Raising IL Family Leaders on 12/11 at 12pm for an Early Intervention Town Hall! This town hall serves as a forum for families & allies to voice their priorities and contribute to policy progress on behalf of Illinois’ youngest children. Register:
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Moms, feeling stressed in today's world? Your mental health matters. Get free, confidential support for you & your little ones 24/7. Find resources:
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Happy Thanksgiving! As a collective effort, we know that we can't achieve our goals in a vacuum and we are so grateful for you! Thank you for your advocacy and partnership this year!
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The recent gov shutdown demonstrated the importance of protecting & funding SNAP/WIC, which provide crucial nutrition supports for millions of Americans. Catch our recent ROV event to learn about SNAP/WIC works in IL and how you can be a champion for WIC!
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Raising Our Voices: Nourishing Families, Fueling Impact
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Join us December 8-12 for an Early Intervention Week of Action! Let Governor Pritzker know that we need $40m in additional funding to stabilize our EI system as he drafts his FY27 state budget proposal. Learn more about how you can take action:
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Raising Illinois director Simone Santiago reflects on the coalition's refreshed Policy Agenda
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Recently the @chicagotribune published a letter from ReadyNation Illinois members who note the ACEs research concerning the trauma that exposure to violence — such as ICE raids — can inflict on young children, & the long-lasting consequences. Read more:
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Agents’ activity has resulted in another shocking way to destabilize our workforce and threaten communities’ well-being.
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In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever that we protect our most vulnerable. Check out this Linktree for resources intended to support early care & learning programs in navigating immigration enforcement in their communities:
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Immigration toolkit from Start Early for the early childhood community.
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Join us in Baltimore, MD for the #HVSummit on Sept. 29-30, 2026 and be part of the premier gathering for #homevisiting professionals, researchers, advocates & more. Save big when you register early!🐦 Early bird registration is open through Jan. 31, 2026: https://t.co/XZs132WLIU
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We're so proud of our Family Leader Wendy Jo Mamola who recently spoke with Sasha-Ann Simmons of @WBEZIntheLoop about the current threats to Head Start. Check out the full segment here:
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“All of my children, their lives would be totally different, as well as my own, if it wasn’t for this program,” one Rolling Meadows mother says.
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Head Start changes lives, helping kids like Jenn set the foundation to thrive in school & in life. If Congress doesn’t act by Nov. 1, 100+ programs could lose funding, putting 65,000 children at risk. Tell Congress to #ProtectHeadStart & #EndTheShutdown: https://t.co/ZaWl03IcTn
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The shutdown is hurting families. If Congress doesn’t act by Nov 1st, over 100 Head Start programs may lose funding — putting thousands of kids at risk. Congress: End the shutdown. Protect Head Start. #EndTheShutdown #StandForHeadStart
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Despite the federal shutdown, IL WIC remains operational! IL WIC expects to have resources to lead through Oct, and participants should shop as they normally would. To learn more about this incredible program, check out our most recent event!
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Take action for Early Intervention! Illinois Families for EI has launched a new petition calling on state leaders to invest $40 million in our EI system in the coming fiscal year. Add your support here
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Babies Can't Wait: Call on Gov. Pritzker to Propose a $40M Increase to EI Funding FY2027!
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Our panelists are getting ready for a great event, hope you can join us!
🔔Our Raising Our Voices: Nourishing Families, Fueling Impact event is starting in 15 min!🔔Didn't get a chance to register? You can still join us!
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🔔Our Raising Our Voices: Nourishing Families, Fueling Impact event is starting in 15 min!🔔Didn't get a chance to register? You can still join us!
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Check out this new report, which was co-authored by coalition members Zareen Kamal and Ali Liddle! Read more:
A new resource by Start Early highlights urgent gaps in connecting infants exiting the NICU to critical Early Intervention (EI) services. Zareen Kamal and Alison Liddle share key recommendations to address systemic barriers to timely EI access. Read more:
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New Webinar! Empowering Head Start Communities to Support Immigrant Families on Sept 25 | 2–3 CT Learn about: ✅Immigration policy updates ✅Your rights ✅Key program policies ✅Family & staff support ✅Mental health resources Register now:
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Are you a member of Illinois' early childhood workforce? IDEC wants to hear from you! Join an upcoming listening session to discuss discuss support, compensation, training & more for Illinois’ early childhood education and care workforce:
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Learn what you can do to take action on behalf of our state's infants, toddlers and expecting families.
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You're Invited! Join us September 24th for Raising Our Voices: Nourishing Families, Fueling Impact!
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Raising Our Voices: Nourishing Families, Fueling Impact
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