We are redesigning the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) system with families at the center.
Illinois has a goal of becoming the best state in the nation for families raising young children by improving and expanding the delivery of child care and early learning programs for children from birth until they start kindergarten. This effort began in 2019 when the Governor appointed a commission to analyze Illinois’ early childhood programs and identify ways to improve them. The commission pro
06/03/2026
Tell Us Your Story! / ¡Cuéntanos tu historia!
We share family and community stories to bring attention to the experiences of Illinois children and their families.
www.birthtofiveil.com/storytelling
Compartimos historias de familias y comunidades para llamar la atención sobre las experiencias de los niños de Illinois y sus familias.
06/02/2026
WE ARE HIRING – JOIN OUR TEAM!
💠 Regional Council Manager: Region 21 (Franklin, Johnson, Massac & Williamson Counties)
💠 Regional Administrative Support: Region 1-A (Cook County, City of Chicago)
💠 Regional Administrative Support: Region 44 (McHenry County)
Learn more: https://www.birthtofiveil.com/jobs
Apply now: https://inccrra.aaimtrack.com/jobs/
06/01/2026
June is Pride Month! / ¡Junio es el Mes del Orgullo!
www.birthtofiveil.com/about
05/28/2026
We are proud to announce that Kathleen Cousineau, Birth to Five Illinois: Region 13 Family Council member, has been appointed to the Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention (IICEI).
“I’m honored to serve on IICEI and advocate for families like mine, especially those in rural communities facing barriers to services. Every child deserves access to the support they need during their most important developmental years.” – Kathleen Cousineau
Read Kathleen’s story here: https://www.birthtofiveil.com/stories/choosing
Join Birth to Five Illinois: Region 13's Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/birthtofiveilregion13
05/27/2026
Register Now: Attend a one-hour Council Information Session to learn more about joining your local Action Council or Family Council. English and Spanish sessions are available. https://www.birthtofiveil.com/councils/
Regístrese ahora: Asista a una sesión informativa del Comité con una hora de duración para obtener más información sobre cómo unirse a su Comité de Acción o Comité Familiar local. Hay sesiones disponibles en inglés y español. Para las sesiones en inglés puede disponerse de interpretación en directo. https://www.birthtofiveil.com/comites/
05/26/2026
Council Interest Forms are Open / ¡Los Formularios de Interés del Comités están abiertos!
Share your experience and knowledge to support positive change for you and your community. Complete a Council Interest Form today! www.birthtofiveil.com/councils
Comparta su experiencia y conocimiento para apoyar un cambio positivo para usted y su comunidad. ¡Complete un Formulario de Interés del Comité hoy! www.birthtofiveil.com/comites
05/25/2026
All Birth to Five Illinois offices are closed Monday, May 25.
Todas las oficinas de Birth to Five Illinois permanecerán cerradas el lunes 25 de mayo.
05/22/2026
"I joined Birth to Five Illinois because it sounded like a promising idea—a connected group of people focused on improving things for young children.
Looking at where we are now, I am so inspired because we have made that promising idea a firm reality. Together, our Regional Teams, Council members, and partners across Illinois have improved the experiences of children and families in our State."
– Angela Hubbard-Fragozo, Grants & Relationship Manager
05/21/2026
Birth to Five Illinois in the news – See some of our highlights from April 2026!
Birth to Five Illinois en las noticias – ¡Eche un vistazo a algo de lo más destacado de abril de 2026!
https://www.birthtofiveil.com/updates
05/19/2026
Mr. Rogers said, "Where there are helpers, there is hope." Join other helpers who are working to support progress for children and families in your area. https://www.birthtofiveil.com/councils
El Sr. Rogers dijo: "Donde hay ayudantes, hay esperanza". Únase a otros ayudantes que trabajan por el progreso de los niños y las familias de su área. https://www.birthtofiveil.com/comites