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Infant
Early Care and Education

Types of Care

What is Quality and Why it Matters

CCR&R Agencies

Child Care Assistance Program

Early Learning Guidelines Birth-Three

IDHS Contact Information as Lead Agency

Quality Rating/ExceleRate Illinois

Licensing and Monitoring Process

Home Visiting

Child Development

Milestones by Months

Words and Language

Developmental Delays and Disabilities

Early Intervention

Concerns about Development

Healthy Infant

Developmental Screenings

Immunizations

Safe Sleep

Healthcare for All Kids

WIC - Women, Infants, and Children

Feeding Tips

Breastfeeding

Car Seat Safety

Lead Poisoning Prevention

Emotional Well-Being

How My Infant Communicates

Social Emotional Development

Behaviors and Feelings

What is Early Childhood Mental Health

Toxic Stress and Resilience
Toddler
Early Care and Education

Types of Care

What is Quality and Why it Matters

CCR&R Agencies

Child Care Assistance Program

Early Learning Guidelines Birth-Three

IDHS Contact Information as Lead Agency

Quality Rating/ExceleRate Illinois

Licensing and Monitoring Process

Home Visiting

Child Development

Developmental Milestones

Words and Language

Toilet Training

Developmental Delays and Disabilities

Early Intervention

Concerns about Development

Healthy Toddler

Developmental Screenings

Immunizations

Healthcare for All Kids

WIC - Women, Infants, and Children

Feeding Tips

Breastfeeding

Car Seat Safety

Lead Poisoning Prevention

Emotional Well-Being

Social Emotional Development

Behaviors and Feelings

What is Early Childhood Mental Health

Toxic Stress and Resilience
Preschool
Early Care and Education

Types of Care

What is Quality and Why it Matters

CCR&R Agencies

Child Care Assistance Program

Early Learning Standards

IDHS Contact Information as Lead Agency

Quality Rating/ExceleRate Illinois

Licensing and Monitoring Process

Home Visiting

Child Development

Milestones by Year

Language and Literacy

Math and Science Tips

Developmental Delays and Disabilities

Early Childhood Special Education

Concerns about Development

Healthy Preschoolers

Healthy Eating Tips

Nutrition and Fitness

Immunizations

Illinois Healthcare Portal

Emotional Well-Being

Social Emotional Development

Behaviors and Feelings

Early Bilingual Education
School-Age
Early Care and Education

Types of Care

What is Quality and Why it Matters

CCR&R Agencies

Child Care Assistance Program

Early Learning Standards

IDHS Contact Information as Lead Agency

Quality Rating/ExceleRate Illinois

Licensing and Monitoring Process

Home Visiting

Child Development

Milestones by Year

Language and Literacy

Math and Science Tips

Healthy School-Age

Healthy Eating Tips

Nutrition and Fitness

Immunizations

Illinois Healthcare Portal

Emotional Well-Being

Social Emotional Development

Behaviors and Feelings
Families
Family Engagement

Family Resources

TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

WIC - Women, Infants, and Children

Child Welfare System

CCR&R Agencies

Illinois Healthcare Portal

Birth to Five Illinois

Bright Start
Careers

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

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Resources/Related Sites

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)

Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development (GOECD)

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (IDCFS)

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

Illinois Birth to Five

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Illinois Cares for Kids is the one place Illinois parents, grandparents, caretakers, teachers, and child care providers can access all things related to early childhood in Illinois.

Illinois Cares for Kids is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Early Childhood and administered by INCCRRA.