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SAVE THE DATE: Early Childhood Advocacy Day is approaching! Start making plans to join us as we bring our voices to Springfield to talk about the supports that our children and families need. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/JkUv50UHQAn

As we remember Dr. King's life and legacy, today is a reminder for our children and ourselves that together we can make systemic change and advance racial equity by tackling injustices at their roots. #MLKDay2025 #SystemicChange #RacialEquity #RootCauses

Anyone who cares about infants and toddlers with disabilities and delays can join this page! Familias de Illinois para la Intervención Temprana: Esta página es para quienes apoyan a bebés y niños pequeños con discapacidades y retrasos. Siguenos! ow.ly/OwiM50UHNR6

🥳 Happy New Year from Erikson's Policy and Leadership Team! We're ready for 2025. #EarlyChildhood #QualityAccessEquity #FindingtheBaby

👉 Take a listen to our most popular podcast episode: ow.ly/hS7c50Uvic2

We are excited to share some fun highlights from the past year. As we look forward to 2025, we’re eager to bring even more child development science, resources, and tools to help make our systems more equitable for young children and their families.

Erikson's Policy and Leadership team has had a busy year. As we wind down the year, take a look at what staff looked forward to the most in 2024. Check it out: ow.ly/ZqPu50UpxSI

City Colleges Chicago’s new mentorship initiative supports new early childhood teachers working at community-based organizations. Apply through the end of January. Become a mentor: ow.ly/w8kR50UpkCs Become a mentee: ow.ly/sQiS50UpkCr FAQs: ow.ly/Nip950UpkCq

There are 869,000 children under age 5 in Illinois—a critical time for brain development. Their futures are shaped by surrounding systems. On #NationalIllinoisDay, let’s prioritize #EarlyChildhood and ensure every child has the resources to thrive.

2024 Executive Fellow Mayor Nathaniel Booker has consistently been #FindingTheBaby in his work. Keeping #EarlyChildhood at the forefront is key to improving equitable access to services and resources for young children and families. #HealthyMaywoodWestCook

Babies Can't Wait: We Need EI! Illinois provider reimbursement rates are significantly lower than other states, and far below the true cost of delivering services. Join Raising Illinois to support the Early Intervention and it's workforce: bit.ly/ACT4EI

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: If you have taken Decoding Data and Language Part 1 (formerly Decolonizing Data and Language), you can continue your learning with us in Part 2 of this workshop series. Learn more about this workshop and register here: bit.ly/4eAolqj

Babies Can't Wait: We Need EI! Illinois' Early Intervention (EI) workforce faces several challenges including high caseloads, low compensation, and high turnover. Join Raising Illinois to support the Early Intervention workforce: bit.ly/ACT4EI

The second part of our Decoding Data and Language workshop is almost here! If you took Decoding Data and Language Part 1 (formerly Decolonizing Data and Language) do not miss the opportunity to dive deeper into these important concepts. Register: bit.ly/4eAolqj

Thousands of families across the state are currently waiting for the EI services they need and are entitled to receive. Join us and Raising Illinois to support children and families across Illinois: bit.ly/ACT4EI

This is your last chance to register for the latest workshop in our Reconstructing Narratives Series, Beyond the Numbers. Let's commitment to using data in ways that ensure fair and just outcomes for all: bit.ly/47Yl1Tv

Be there for Beyond the Numbers! If you're interested in going beyond the numbers and understanding the powerful stories data can tell, join us for our workshop and leave with actionable strategies to embed data equity in your work and drive change: bit.ly/47Yl1Tv

ATTENTION: If you have taken Decoding Data and Language Part 1 (formerly Decolonizing Data and Language), you can continue your learning with us in Part 2 of this workshop series. Learn more about this workshop and register here: bit.ly/4eAolqj