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More Great News! Senate Bill 2450 (formerly HB6164) has passed both the House and Senate! It is now on to the Governor's desk for his signature. SB 2450 is the bill that will provide continued funding for the Child Care Assistance Program through June 30th. However, the outlook for child care and early education funding in FY13, which begins on July 1st, is looking grim. Click here for more information and TAKE ACTION!
Providers, Parents and Advocates! Join our Building Blocks campaign to send a message to your state legislators that Child Care is a Building Block for Early Education, Jobs and Illinois' Economy!
Attention Parents! We have developed a fact sheet specifically for YOU on Governor Quinn’s proposed budget cuts to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Click here to download the fact sheets!
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Latest News
WICS TV ABC 20’s coverage of our Rally and the IDHS/child care funding crisis – 5.16.12
WAND TV NBC 17’s coverage of our Rally and the IDHS/child care funding crisis – 5.16.12
WIFR TV ABC 23’s coverage of our Rally and the IDHS/child care funding crisis – 5.16.12
WUIS-FM 91.9-FM’s coverage of our Rally and the IDHS/child care funding crisis – 5.16.12
ChicagoNow/Chicago Reporter preview of our Rally and the IDHS/child care funding crisis – 5.15.12
IAFC/Shriver Center Op-Ed about proposed child care cuts in the State Journal-Register – 5.15.12
Rockford Register-Star preview of our Rally and the IDHS/child care funding crisis – 5.10.12
KSDK-TV NBC 5’s coverage of the IDHS/child care funding crisis – 5.3.12
Happenings
- The Healthy Food Program's June Tasty Times newsletter is here! Click here to view and download.
- Interested in the latest professional development opportunities for child care providers? Check out the new Summer 2012 Early Care & Education Resource Guide!
