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Cross-System Collaboration to Better Support Babies in Illinois: Developing a Unified Model for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
Decades of collaborative work set the stage for Illinois’ Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) consultation work.
This case study describes how Illinois brought together stakeholders from multiple child-serving systems to develop and pilot a new model of IECMH consultation. It includes a timeline of pivotal moments in the evolution of the state’s work and identifies keys to the success of their collaborative efforts.
Explore other resources in the Innovation in Cross-System Collaboration to Better Support Babies series and the Building Strong Foundations project.
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Illinois Increases State Funding for Home Visiting
On April 19, 2022 Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Illinois FY 2023 spending plan HB900. Included in the state’s budget for the coming year is increased funding for evidence-based home visiting prog…
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Addressing Bias and Advancing Equity in State Policy – Illinois
Ensuring an equitable start for all babies requires understanding the influence of race, ethnicity, and racism in the lives of babies and families. As a result of the longstanding history of systemic…
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Illinois Legislature Begins to Address Systemic Racism
In March 2021, Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker, signed a historic legislative package designed to eliminate sources of systemic racism and advance more equitable practices in multiple areas of the sta…
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2019 State Budget Wins for Babies
Thanks to dedicated advocates and policymakers, babies and their families around the country will benefit from state budget boosts in the upcoming year.
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Illinois Develops Online Portal to Support Family Child Care Professionals
Town Square connects FCC professionals to resources to help them provide high quality care and encourages peer-to-peer sharing through a member-only area. Resources are provided in a variety of forma…
