by Sophie Grimes | Dec 6, 2022 | Impact, News
The Collaboration for Early Childhood has received a grant to conduct community outreach in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Elmwood Park, Berwyn, Cicero, North Riverside, Melrose Park, Elmwood Park, Hillside and Westchester that focuses on connecting families to...
by Sophie Grimes | Oct 6, 2022 | Families, Impact, News, Success Stories
Last spring, the Governor’s Commission on Equitable Early Childhood Education and Care Funding made several bold recommendations on ways to provide more equitable access to high-quality early childhood care and education services in Illinois. One of those...
by Sophie Grimes | Sep 6, 2022 | Families, Impact, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2022 Contact: communications@collab4kids.org The Collaboration for Early Childhood Partners with Easterseals to Connect Families to Community Resources Easterseals will now serve as a helpful guide to anyone who contacts the...
by Sophie Grimes | Aug 8, 2022 | News, Success Stories
We have some more exciting news to announce here at the Collaboration. On August 15, 2022 Shannon Ellison will move from her current role as Manager of Health and Development to Director of Programs and Contracts. Please join us in congratulating her on this next step...
by Sophie Grimes | Jun 24, 2022 | Families, Media, News, Providers
Last week, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced new investments that strengthen and grow Illinois’ early childhood education and care field. You can read the full press release here. The key changes that will go into...
by Collaboration Staff | Jun 22, 2022 | Impact, News
Give Kudos to Jennifer Give Kudos to Emily We have some big news from the Collaboration for Early Childhood to share with you today. After over five years of service to community partners, caregivers, and parents, Jennifer Little, Manager of Family Engagement, will...