Voices for Illinois Children

12/14/2021

Childcare is on the brink of collapsing due to staff shortages and low wages. will support parents and child care workers by making high-quality, affordable . Livestream rally at 3 pm to tell Congress we need a child care system that works for everyone:

The pandemic has made clear that child care is the backbone of our economy. Yet providers, many of whom are women of color, are underpaid and overworked even as parents struggle to find and afford high-quality care. The status quo must change. Join us 4 pm ET, Tuesday, December 14, to tell Congress....

12/01/2021

Today, the will hear oral arguments on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and could ultimately rule over OUR ovaries. We’re taking a stand with for the communities we serve:

Right now, the state of Mississippi is working diligently to overturn Roe v. Wade and with it, the reproductive freedom of every person in this country. If successful, this generation would be the nation’s first in almost 50 years to come of age without the constitutional right to previability abo...

11/10/2021

Monday 11/15 is the LAST DAY for nonfilers in Illinois to sign up for the 2021 expanded ! Check your eligibility for these direct monthly payments here:
http://getctc.org/ywcachicago

Cash in your family’s pocket every month for the things you need.

11/08/2021

Call your U.S. Representative and tell them to take a floor vote on the Build Back Better bill (BBB) H.R.5376. The BBB will invest $400 Billion in child care, universal preschool, extending the Child Tax Credit, and health care coverage for postpartum mothers enrolled in Medicaid.

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10/21/2021

09/17/2021

Check out new website. The coalition is working hard in Springfield to advance change so all expecting families, infants, and toddlers will have the strongest foundation in their first years of life.

Raising Illinois Closing the opportunity gap for our youngest learners The science is clear: the first three years of a child’s life are the most critical for healthy development. By investing early, we can lay the foundation for all Illinois children to have a strong start in school and life. But...

08/24/2021

Families are struggling to afford high-quality child care as the cost of care increases year after year. Ensure working families can afford quality and .

08/13/2021

Unsure of mask policies for your child's school? Then this webinar is for you. Join on 8/19 to learn how to send your child safely to school. Register now

As we prepare for safe in-person learning & welcome students back to the classrooms, it’s more important than ever for schools & communities to prioritize the health and safety of students, staff and families. Join our discussion led by Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Jhaveri and Advanced Genera...

07/28/2021

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our webinar on the 2021 Illinois KIDS COUNT Report and Illinois housing issues. You can view the webinar by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3zHbkq0.

07/23/2021

Due to technical issues, we needed to establish a new link for Monday’s (7/26) 3PM CT webinar on the Illinois KIDS COUNT Report and Housing Issues. For those of you who already registered, please re-register to get the new link for the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Gkgv1yHTyWThMiwPfXQ7A Our apologies for your inconvenience. For those of you who haven’t yet signed up, there is still room. Please register and join us on Monday!

07/21/2021

Join us next week for a webinar on the 2021 Illinois KIDS COUNT Report and Illinois housing issues.

In its 2021 Illinois KIDS COUNT Report, Voices for Illinois Children – Powered by YWCA Metropolitan Chicago looks at not just income but housing, education, health care, and other factors. During the webinar, Voices, Housing Action Illinois, and the Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics will review the report and discuss the role housing costs play as well as the substantial risks of housing instability on child health.

When: Monday, July 26, 2021, 3:00 p.m.
Register via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xVT1EVznSmeAgnkiHGsAcQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.