Advocacy & Policy
We believe in the power of grassroots engagement.
Our coalition prioritizes community involvement, policy expertise, independent research, and strategic partnerships to drive effective advocacy. Through grassroots organizing, events, and research initiatives, we empower individuals and communities to shape the systems that impact them.
Overview
The We, the Village coalition is a group of early childhood advocates, non-profit organizations, child care and early education providers, school districts, parents, and others who have come together to fight for the well-being of Illinois’ youngest children. We, the Village powers the Right to Care Campaign.
The campaign’s vision is to make Illinois a state where all families, providers, and educators have the resources they need to help children succeed.
Providers in Action is a group of child care professionals who work together to advocate for policy changes that improve the care services.
To learn more about the group email us at advocacy@actforchildren.org
Illinois Action for Children is committed to elevating parents’ voices and supporting parent leadership through policy and advocacy involvement.
There are many ways for parents to engage in this important work, please contact us at advocacy@actforchildren.org to find out how you can get involved.
Join The Movement
Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families across Illinois?
Join our advocacy efforts for early childhood education and be a voice for positive change. As an advocate, you’ll play a vital role in shaping policies, raising awareness, and ensuring every child has access to quality early education. Join IAFC in shaping the future of childcare and early education in Illinois.
At Illinois Action for Children (IAFC), we are committed to building a child care and early education system that fosters racial, gender, and economic equity and justice for all. Our principles guide our work:
POLICY GUIDE
A proactive and aggressive policy agenda to advance child care and early education in Illinois.
The Sylvia Cotton Center for Research and Policy Innovation created the All Children, All Families agenda to guide our pursuit of racial, gender, and economic equity for child care and early education programs throughout Illinois.
Connect with our Public Policy and Advocacy Team.
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