Programs

For Communities

Explore our community programs throughout Chicagoland.

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Building Strong Families and Powerful Communities

Building Strong Families and powerful communities has been the foundation of our efforts since 1969. Today, Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) continues to invest in our communities with innovative programs designed to erase barriers and provide children and their families with the support they need to build brighter futures. We invite you to learn more about how IAFC is making a difference.

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Neighborhood Partnerships

Illinois Action for Children’s Neighborhood Partnerships deepen and expand families’ relationships with child care providers, local service providers, faith-based connections, businesses, and communities.
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Chicago Early Learning Collaboration

We collaborate with local community-based partners to identify and reach out to families with children who will benefit from participating in early learning programs.
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North Lawndale Community Connections

Since 2012, Illinois Action for Children has been working with families, schools, and community organizations in North Lawndale to improve family access to early care and education programs.
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Corporate Children Options (Enhanced Referrals) / Employer Contract Program

As a part of an effort to provide family-friendly policies to employees, employers can offer child care resources and referral services through Illinois Action for Children’s Enhanced Employer Program.
Our Enhanced Employer Contract service is designed and personalized to meet the needs of the families in search of child care.
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Community Systems Statewide Supports (CS3)

Community Systems Statewide Supports (CS3) aims to ensure that local communities are working to help children from birth through five to receive the support they need.
We developed a statewide training and technical assistance system, building the capacity of community collaborations to improve early childhood education systems.
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Partner Plan Act

This website is a central place for early childhood care and education professionals to learn more about how to expand, deepen, or build new local early childhood collaborations in the community.
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Community Parenting Support Saturation Project

As the lead organization for CPSS, Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) partners with early childhood providers and collaborations in select communities and provides them with technical assistance and coaching to achieve their goals and vision of saturation.

We provide communities with the resources and expertise in community systems development to enhance their ability in uplifting and empowering families in their community to support their child’s growth and learning.

Learn more about Community Parenting Support Saturation Project

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Interested in Becoming a Community Partner?

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