In Illinois, like the rest of the nation, too many children begin their educational journey already behind. Nearly 60 percent of children in the United States start kindergarten without the […]
The PAT IL State Office is excited to share the incredible work of Rea Jones, a dedicated home visitor with Rockford School District 205. Rea’s passion for supporting families and […]
Have you ever wondered what fathers see, hear, and feel when they walk into your program, center, clinic, or office? Father-friendly environments can help to create opportunities for engagement. Create […]
Parents as Teachers is committed to supporting affiliates understand and implement the new child welfare resources. One of the most significant changes is the concept of parent-only visits, which may […]
PAT Engage is a new no cost, two-way communication and engagement app for use in your affiliate to further engage with families. Parents can easily communicate via text, voice or […]
These webinars explore important topics such as mindful self-compassion, changes to Medicaid; supporting family economic mobility, and others. You can find the recordings here.
The Region 5 Office of Child Care has announced that the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is now open. The ACP is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income […]
Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of “I Got Love / ¡Siento Amor!”, the statewide enrollment campaign for childcare and early education services, featuring Illinois artists, musicians, and production partners. […]
Chicago Beyond has announced a $1.6 million, multiyear investment in Centro Sanar, a non-profit treatment center that provides bilingual and bicultural mental health services for Latinx communities on the Southwest Side […]
The Content and Curricula team is excited to announce that two new resources are now available on the Foundational Workspace under the Additional Resources tab: 1. Book List – Spanish […]