Early Childhood Funding Commission Town Hall Meetings

    Early Childhood Funding Commission Town Hall Meetings 
Greetings Early Childhood Community,
Governor Pritzker’s Early Childhood Funding Commission—an appointed group of
child care and early education leaders charged with making recommendations that will
result in big, meaningful changes that will give parents better child care and early
education optionsis hosting two upcoming town hall meetings. 
 
Thursday, December 10 | 8-9:15 p.m.  RSVP here! 
Wednesday, December 16 | 8-9:15 p.m. – RSVP here! 

During the town hall meetings, participants will have the opportunity to connect directly with members of the Commission to ask questions about their emerging
recommendations, that are to: · Make it easier to manage and communicate about the quality and availability of child care options by pulling all the programs into one new
structure;· 
 Make it easier to get public funding for child care to local child care providers; and·
 Urge the state to invest billions more in early childhood so that more providers can
provide excellent care to all families who want it, in all parts of the State. Following a brief presentation about Commission recommendations, there will be a Q&A session
between participants and Commissioners, as well as a general public comment. Live
Spanish translation will be provided for both dates. We hope to “see” you at these
virtual town halls—Illinois’ youngest learners are depending on you!If you have any
questions, please email Stefi Hernandez at Illinois Action for Children.    
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Tips for Teachers

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Tips for Teachers Event

The Early Childhood Community Coalition presents a free Tips for Teachers evening event via Zoom: 

Kerry Stokes, Service Coordinator and Social-Emotional Specialist for the Lake County Health Department, Early Intervention, Child & Family Connections, will present “Stress in Families and How to Help Children Talk about Emotions.”

Tuesday, November 10, 2020    6:30 to 8 p.m.1.5 service hours

Please RSVP before November 5 – with your name, the name of the center or daycare home where you serve children/families, and your email address – to mcarnes@lakecountyil.gov

The Zoom invitation will be sent to each person who registers by Nov. 5 with the needed information.Thank you!


Tuesday, February 9, 2021

“What’s Next? (in this challenging time)” by Melissa Carnes of the Lake County Health Department and our ECCC Board

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 (during the Week of the Young Child)

“Sharing Our Stories” – information to come


Who We Are:

Vision Statement: Our vision and passion is a community where children develop to their highest potential in a healthy and stimulating environment.

Mission Statement: The ECCC is a united voice of community partners and leaders who advocate, collaborate and strategize to support healthy early childhood growth, development and school readiness.

Our work is a community-wide effort. Education The ECCC hosts community activities for families, parents, early childhood educators, business leaders and the public about quality care and education for young children. Additionally, we sponsor lectures, workshops and conferences for all public and private educators of young children.

Advocacy Through collaborations with other advocacy organizations the ECCC works to ensure that high quality, accessible and affordable early care services and educational opportunities are a top priority of policy-makers at all local, regional and statewide levels. Advocacy trainings, site visits and events with legislators and policy makers are held throughout the year.

Networking The ECCC facilitates community networking and engagement to benefit our youngest children and address gaps in services in our area. The ECCC provides educators with supports and links to resources and colleagues.

ECCC-Membership-Form 2019

ECCC Membership Form Spanish

Who We Are:

Vision Statement: Our vision and passion is a community where children develop to their highest potential in a healthy and stimulating environment.

Mission Statement: The ECCC is a united voice of community partners and leaders who advocate, collaborate and strategize to support healthy early childhood growth, development and school readiness.

Our work is a community-wide effort. Education The ECCC hosts community activities for families, parents, early childhood educators, business leaders and the public about quality care and education for young children. Additionally, we sponsor lectures, workshops and conferences for all public and private educators of young children.

Advocacy Through collaborations with other advocacy organizations the ECCC works to ensure that high quality, accessible and affordable early care services and educational opportunities are a top priority of policy-makers at all local, regional and statewide levels. Advocacy trainings, site visits and events with legislators and policy makers are held throughout the year.

Networking The ECCC facilitates community networking and engagement to benefit our youngest children and address gaps in services in our area. The ECCC provides educators with supports and links to resources and colleagues.