Advocacy Partners
Illinois AEYC works in partnership with a number of early childhood
organizations to help move forward a progressive public policy agenda
for Illinois' that makes children and their families a priority in its
policies and it funding. The benefit of working together cannot be
overlooked.
Illinois AEYC thanks each of the agencies listed below for the
willingness to share information and resources, support he work of
Illinois AEYC and most of all, for all they do on an ongoing basis for
the children and families in Illinois.
INCCRRA and the 16 Local CCR&R Agencies
The Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
(INCCRRA) is a statewide organization which -- in partnership with its
16 member Child Care Resources and Referral (CCR&R) agencies -- is
a recognized leader, catalyst and resource for making high quality,
affordable early care and education options available for children and
families in Illinois. http://www.inccrra.org
Action for Children
Illinois Action for Children has championed the cause of quality
child care and early education for families and children throughout
Illinois for 37 years. Action for Children provides access to
resources, community, advocacy - and represents an alliance of
individuals and groups dedicated to empowering and supporting parents,
child care providers and family service programs. Its mission is to
create a common voice and vision for advancing high quality and
accessible programs that foster the development, health and well-being
of all Illinois children. www.actforchildren.org/
Ounce of Prevention
The Ounce of Prevention Fund strives to give children who are born
into poverty a chance for success in school and in life. In addition to
direct services, training and research, the Ounce of Prevention
advocates for sound public policies and sustained funding streams with
bipartisan support so that more young children have access
to experiences that enhance their early development. www.ounceofprevention.org
Voices for Illinois' Children
Voices for Illinois" Children works across all issue areas
to improve the lives of children of all ages throughout our state so
they grow up healthy, happy, safe, loved and well educated. www.voices4kids.org