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
Raising Illinois Statement on Head Start NPRM
August 7, 2026 Raising Illinois Statement on Head Start NPRM Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that would fundamentally weaken the Head Start Program Performance…
Spring 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up
June 24, 2026 Spring 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up Amid state governance transition and an ever-changing federal landscape, the Illinois General Assembly advanced several key proposals relevant to expecting families, infants and toddlers In the early morning of…
Raising Illinois’ Response to Approved Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget
June 1, 2026 Raising Illinois’ Response to Approved Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget Our state’s prenatal-to-age-3 coalition celebrates notable increases for primary care hospitals and some early childhood programs-but most critical services for expecting families, infants…