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Join Us for Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2026!
Come together with advocates from across Illinois in Springfield this May to stand up for young children and their families.
Early Childhood Advocacy Day is your opportunity to make your voice heard with state lawmakers, learn about the key legislative and budget issues impacting early childhood programs, and build collective power for change.
Illinois Action for Children, alongside Start Early, Child Care For All, COFI / POWER-PAC IL, Latino Policy Forum, Raising Illinois, SEIU HCII, United Palatine Coalition, Evanston Early Childhood Council, We, The Village Coalition, and partner Illinois AEYC, will come together to advocate for increased investment and opportunity for our youngest learners.
Your voice matters—together, we can help shape a stronger future for children and families across Illinois.
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Learn more about Early Childhood Advocacy Day
Transportation Available
Are you a parent, provider or advocate from Dolton or Rockford interested in attending Early Childhood Advocacy Day? Register for a spot on Illinois Action for Children sponsored bus to Springfield! Bus capacity is limited and first come first serve
Relive the inspiring moments from last year’s Advocacy Day!
Explore photos capturing passionate voices, engaging discussions, and the collective effort to champion early childhood education.
Contact Us!
Connect with our Public Policy and Advocacy Team.
For more information and questions, please contact:
advocacy@actforchildren.org
