We hope that the words you’ll hear in this video will help you whenever you are working with a young child using behaviors that challenge you. These words may not resolve the situation, but they are wise words we encourage you to reflect on. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS-COHORT (QIF-C) GRANT FOR LICENSED PROGRAMS APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER […]

Protecting children from harm is your No. 1 priority and Illinois Poison Center is here to help. This Caregivers Guide offers practical advice on keeping children safe from potentially harmful substances. That’s IPC’s specialty. We encourage you to take the actions below. You’ll feel more confident and assured after taking concrete steps to keep young […]

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP) NOW OPEN The Regional Planning Commission will be opening in stages. Starting October 2, LIHEAP opened appointments for people who are seniors, disabled, and/or have children under the age of six. On Wednesday, November 1, LIHEAP appointments will open for households that are disconnected from their utilities, have a disconnection […]

RESEARCH SURVEY FOR PARENTS One of the Industrial Design graduate students here at the University of Illinois is currently conducting research on the challenges parents encounter when raising their children and has prepared a survey to identify these challenges. The goal of the survey is to brainstorm potential product development and service solutions. He is […]

HURRY! COMPLETE YOUR PROVIDER SURVEY FOR IDHS This is a reminder that IDHS is conducting a provider survey to inform the new workforce compensation contracts, which will become available in 2024. The survey will be used to: The deadline for this survey has been extended to Monday, September 11, 2023. All full-day, full-year, licensed providers are encouraged to fill out […]

ACF AND SAMHSA VIRTUAL TRAINING FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILIES ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN March 22, 2023—6:00–7:15 p.m. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are offering a virtual training for parents, caregivers, and families on the mental health needs of children. ACF and […]

FREE developmental screenings are being offered throughout Champaign County in the month of April for children aged birth to five.  These check-ups will provide information on how your child is developing in various areas such as communication skills, social skills, motor skills, and more. All children will receive a FREE book after participating in a […]

READY, SET CONNECT! FREE developmental screenings are being offered throughout Champaign County in the month of April for children aged birth to five.  These check-ups will provide information on how your child is developing in various areas such as communication skills, social skills, motor skills, and more. All children will receive a FREE book after […]

These days, most early care and education professionals have heard the phrase “diversity, equity, and inclusion.” However, knowing how to put these ideas into practice can be an overwhelming task. Practical strategies and ideas are provided in our recently published tip sheet series Diversity-Equity-Inclusion. The series contains the following six tip sheets: For those wishing to […]

Turn a pine cone into an adorable snowy owl craft! This project is great for kids because the process is a lot of fun and the final product is so cute. Combine this owl craft with a book about snowy owls, and you’ve got a great science lesson for winter! Supplies Needed: How to Make […]