Birth to Five IL

Birth to Five IL is a non-profit organization based in Bloomington, Illinois. They employ 71 people and generate an estimated $50 million in annual revenue. Birth to Five IL works to improve and expand child care and early learning programs for children from birth to kindergarten across Illinois. They achieve this through a network of Family and Action Councils comprised of parents, service providers, educators, and advocates who work with their teams to identify service needs in each of Illinois' 39 regions. The information gathered by these councils informs local and state policy surrounding birth-to-five programs. Their ultimate goal is to make Illinois the best state in the nation for families raising young children, ensuring all families have access to the services needed to prepare their children for school, regardless of their background. For more information about Birth to Five IL, visit their website at birthtofiveil.com.