The report makes recommendations that are critical components of Raising Illinois’ Prenatal to Three Policy Agenda, including:

• Substantial increases in and improved delivery of early childhood program funding
• More effective program governance, including the creation of a single state agency responsible for the early childhood system
• Greater support of the state’s early childhood workforce — as well as improvements and investments in all programs — so that providers have what they need to support infants and toddlers, young children with disabilities or developmental delays and English Learners

These are just a few of the essential steps needed to ensure that children and families have equitable access to high-quality care and education. We are committed to helping see this work through, bringing family and provider experiences and voices to the forefront.

Raising Illinois is proud and honored to have many of its members represented on the Commission, whose work reimagines a better future for families and early childhood providers alike.