Birth to Five Illinois

The mission of Birth to Five Illinois is to to create a statewide regional infrastructure to build and sustain equitable access to inclusive, high-quality Early Childhood services for all children and families in the state of Illinois. The Birth to Five Illinois Regional Community System is built upon the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Regional Offices of Education (ROE) statewide structure but operating independently. Each of the 39 Regions has its own Family Council and Action Council. Information gathered by the Birth to Five Illinois Councils is provided to the State in hopes of informing policy around birth-to-five programs and can serve as regional advocacy bodies to influence local policy, including funding opportunities.