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Friday, February 24, 2023

Preschool: Getting Ready for the 2023-2024 School Year

Will your child turn three before September 1, 2023? Are you interested in a preschool application? Chicago Public Schools will be opening their online application April 11th. Below are links for more information. You can also call (312) 229-1690 if you prefer to speak with someone live.

Children in Early Intervention can apply for preschool through this website while simultaneously pursuing evaluation through Chicago Public Schools. 

How To Apply 

Chicago Early Learning Preschool Application

Application Walk Through (video)

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Statewide Early Intervention Office Listing

Questions about which Child and Family Connections (Early Intervention) office you need to reach? Please see the statewide listing below with zip codes to determine your local contact.

CFC Listing 

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Mark Your Calendars!


Parents, Caregivers, Early Intervention is hosting four virtual town hall meetings with families of children in Early Intervention. These meetings will give families a chance to share their experience, ask questions and voice suggestions. To register, contact Meghan Burke at meghanbm@illinois.edu or call (217) 300-1226. 

Meeting Dates: Tuesday 2/7/23 @ 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, 5/2/23 @ 7:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, 9/6/2023 @ 9:30-10:30 a.m. or Thursday, 11/9/23 @ 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Town Hall Meeting Spanish

Town Hall Flyer English

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Live Video Visits

Are you wondering if Live Video Visits are right for you and your family? Please see the video below to learn more about the benefits in early intervention.


Live Video Visits - A Family's Point of View 


Friday, December 9, 2022

Supporting Anxious Eaters and their Caregivers - 2 Opportunities!

Do you have feeding and nutrition concerns for your child? The Clubhouse and Cicero Therapies are offering a free one on one 30 minute consultation (through January 15th) with their feeding team. Please click on the link below to learn more and schedule your session.

Feeding & Nutrition Consultation 

Join the Chicago Feeding Group on January 31st, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a parenting panel. This event will be a moderated discussion with parents who have children with feeding challenges. Parental stress, management of family life, effectiveness of interventions, and the role of a feeding therapist are topics that will be explored throughout the                                                                           discussion. 

Parent Panel: Parenting a Child who Struggles to Eat

Early Education Opportunities in Chicago

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