Light the Way Forward
With Us!

Every child in Illinois deserves a strong start in life.

Your gift—no matter the size—helps unlock a world of opportunity for children across our state, especially those facing the greatest challenges.

With your support, we tackle the root causes of today’s most urgent issues. Together, we provide direct support and training for parents, break down barriers to success, advocate for lasting policy change, and build powerful coalitions. We invest in early childhood professionals through professional development and quality improvement, and we drive collaborative efforts to strengthen early childhood systems at the community, local, and state levels.

When children succeed, everyone wins.

Together, we are lighting the way forward to a shining future for all, today, and for generations to come.