Raising Illinois

Our collective effort to close the opportunity gap for our youngest learners #RaisingIllinois

[Raising Illinois @RaisingIllinois]

We've loved connecting with you here, but we'll be sunsetting this channel at the end of February 2026. Let's stay in touch! Follow us on Facebook at https://t.co/M9ZwGcgaoN and be sure you're signed up for our mailing list to stay connected to our work https://t.co/ebYWVbfKnV

[Illinois Head Start @ILHeadStartAssn]

IHSA is launching a Parent Policy Council Leadership Network to connect parent leaders statewide, build advocacy skills, and share policy updates impacting HS & EHS. Programs: Nominate your leaders.
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#IllinoisHeadStart #PolicyCouncil #ParentLeadership

[Raising Illinois @RaisingIllinois]

Tune in tomorrow to watch @GovPritzker's FY27 Budget address!

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

Over the past seven years, we’ve gotten big things done for Illinois.

And on Wednesday at noon, I will deliver the State of the State and share how we continue to move the Land of Lincoln forward.

[Raising Illinois @RaisingIllinois]

In celebration of Black History month, we're taking time to honor leaders in Black Maternal Health! Learn more about Chastity Mays:

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Thank you @ProtectILCare for advocating to protect Medicaid funding from cuts! These funds are vital to the programs that support our youngest Illinoisans and their families

[Illinois Early Childhood Policy at Start Early @EarlyEdIL]

We're proud to be a member of @ProtectILCare and thank them for advocating for Illinoisans' access to health care! Medicaid funding is a crucial support for key programs like Early Intervention, Home Visiting & Doula and Universal Newborn Support Services

[Raising Illinois @RaisingIllinois]

Illinois’ #EarlyIntervention system can’t keep up with growing need. Families shouldn’t have to wait for support their child needs and deserves. Contact Governor Pritzker and urge increased EI funding in his proposed budget: https://t.co/3mJRMku4Me

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In celebration of Black History month, we're taking time to honor leaders in Black Maternal Health! Learn more about Dr. Natalia M. Tanner:

[Raising Illinois @RaisingIllinois]

Join us in Springfield on May 13 for Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2026! Together, we can collectively urge our legislators to prioritize the youngest Illinoisans in the FY27 budget! https://t.co/eqj8hnhLAa

[Raising Illinois @RaisingIllinois]

In celebration of Black History month, we're taking time to honor leaders in Black Maternal Health! Learn more about Fannie Barrier Williams:

[Raising Illinois @RaisingIllinois]

We applaud Congress for passing a budget safeguarding PN-5 funding! Illinois' youngest & expecting families rely on this funding to ensure that programs can serve families without disruption, this ensures they can access the resources they need to thrive: https://t.co/CXqkQPgv6U

[Raising Illinois @RaisingIllinois]

We appreciated the chance to join @RepSchneider, B-5 Lake County, the Lake County Health Department, YWCA, Head Start & Illinois CCAP to share what funding instability means for families & providers on the ground. Strong partnerships and strong public investment go hand in hand!

[Start Early @StartEarlyorg]

Update on the ruling today from U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick:

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¿Recibe el boletín informativo bimestral de Raising IL? Suscríbase para estar al día de las actividades que realiza nuestra coalición para apoyar a los niños pequeños y a sus familias, ¡y descubra cómo puede participar! https://t.co/MaGSs5jFUm

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Are you receiving the bi-monthly Raising IL newsletter? Sign up to read updates on what our coalition is doing to support young children and families, and how you can participate! https://t.co/KSERx71ft0

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Si buscas maneras de participar, ¡no dudes en visitar nuestro Centro de Acción! Este espacio se actualiza constantemente con oportunidades para que puedas actuar en nombre de las familias, bebés y niños pequeños de nuestro estado. Más información: https://t.co/uThfMUbcBw

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If you're looking for ways to get involved be sure to check out our Action Center! This space is constantly updated with timely opportunities for you to take action on behalf of our state's expecting families, infants and toddlers. Learn more: https://t.co/d4H2ZfzDwA

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Thank you @LIFTCommunities for joining us! We want to hear from you, let us know how you and your community will be impacted by the funding freeze so we can urge Congress to act! https://t.co/YLRkWsF6Fy

[LIFT @LIFTCommunities]

LIFT-Chicago joins @RaisingIllinois in calling on Congress to act now and protect the uninterrupted flow of funding families depend on. When systems fail, parents pay the price.

Read more from LIFT Chicago Senior Executive Director Sarah Spunt: https://t.co/bofqMzL2zl

[Start Early @StartEarlyorg]

Families across every single Congressional district and state rely on federal child care funds to afford the quality early learning and child care they need. Tell Congress to protect and prioritize these programs. #childcare https://t.co/d66oSgFarr

[Raising Illinois @RaisingIllinois]

We want to hear from YOU, how will you be impacted by the HHS funding freeze? Share your story here: https://t.co/YLRkWsEyQ0

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ICYMI: Raising Illinois member & Infant Welfare Society of Evanston Executive Director Stephen Vick joined @CongressmanRaja last week to speak on the impact the HHS funding freeze will have on Illinois' child care workforce https://t.co/6Rp9VFVMgN

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ICYMI: Raising Illinois member & Infant Welfare Society of Evanston Executive Director Stephen Vick joined @CongressmanRaja last week to speak on the impact the HHS funding freeze will have on Illinois' child care workforce https://t.co/6Rp9VFVMgN