IFEI, Inc.

09/08/2026

Caring for young children is a demanding job. You're constantly juggling day-to-day events while also trying to meet assessment demands and document everything. It's easy to get lost in the shuffle and forget the most critical tasks: nurturing a child's curiosity and supporting their joy of learning. But how can you maintain your own curious mind and joyful spirit while doing all this?
This isn't just for the classroom—it's for the home, too. Let's work together with ECC to make every moment with our children meaningful.

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09/02/2026

Public schools must serve children with disabilities and provide the special education and related services required by IDEA. Protect the resources they need to do it. Tell Congress to support the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act!

Join us for this final week of the August recess in contacting Congress to let them know we need to

Find more info on how to take action at https://sbee.link/ncj9k8mbwq

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Knowing their rights can help families feel informed, confident, and ready to participate fully in Early Intervention. 💬

Explore EITP’s Family Rights in Early Intervention Video Series, featuring families and professionals discussing important topics such as eligibility, IFSPs, natural environments, resolving concerns, and transition. You’ll also find advocacy tips and additional resources in English and Spanish.

🔗 Explore and share: https://go.illinois.edu/FamilyRightsVideos

09/02/2026

On this day in 1965, Project Head Start was announced as a permanent commitment to supporting young children and families. What began as an eight-week program, would go on to help more than 36 million children learn, grow, and thrive with early education, health, nutrition and family support over the next 60 years.

The generations of children, families, educators, and communities shaped by Head Start and its high-quality program and services are a testament to the lasting impact of investing in children and young families from the very beginning. 💙

En este día en 1965, se anunció el proyecto Head Start como un compromiso permanente para apoyar a los niños pequeños y a sus familias. Lo que comenzó como un programa de ocho semanas llegaría a ayudar a más de 36 millones de niños a aprender, crecer y prosperar mediante la educación temprana, la salud, la nutrición y el apoyo familiar a lo largo de los siguientes 60 años.

Las generaciones de niños, familias, educadores y comunidades que han sido moldeadas por Head Start —y por sus programas y servicios de alta calidad— son testimonio del impacto duradero de invertir en los niños y en las familias jóvenes desde el mismo comienzo. 💙

08/07/2026

Today, as had been expected for months, the administration released its proposed rule modifying the Head Start program performance standards. DEC is in the process of reviewing the proposed rule and will prepare comments in relation to its impact on young children experiencing disabilities and their families. Early indications are that the proposed rule includes policies that weaken services and supports for young children with disabilities. Another strong concern is the reduction of parent leadership. We, alongside the entire EC community, will continue to update the DEC Community on how to support our Head Start partners, the children, the families and the communities they serve.

Read the National Head Start Association's Statement on the Proposed Rule: “Fewer Rules Cannot Mean Fewer Results” - tinyurl.com/4t3pdf93

07/25/2026

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07/10/2026

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07/10/2026

PSA: Please don't forget click YES on the RULES box when wanting to join the IFEI, Inc. Family Support - Illinois Families for Early Intervention, Inc. Group!