Illinois Families for Early Intervention

09/19/2025

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Read the question below on the flyer and give us your answer in the comments!

09/17/2025

C.I.T.Y. of Support-Children In Therapy and You is offering a great retreat for parents! If you are unable to attend, they offer amazing resources you won’t want to miss! You can find them at:

https://cityofsupport.org
FB- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571491467916
IG- generocitytoyshop

Physical location soon to open at:
1423 E Palatine Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop offers FREE community program classes and therapeutic enrichment classes for $25 per single class for children. Free programs are also offered to parents to help parents connect.

Other Free programs include:
-NICU Welcome Kits
-Library Programs
-Sensory-Friendly Photo Shoots
- etc

There are also many great resources for providers as well!

What a line-up for this year's "Let's Meet" Parent Retreat! This FREE event is designed for parents, and our theme "Building Strong Relationships" promises to have something for everyone. Providers, please share with your families, and parents, please register to join us: https://app.betterunite.com/letsmeetparentretreat2025

09/12/2025

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Read the question below on the flyer and give us your honest answer in the comments!

09/04/2025

September is Deaf Awareness Month 💙🤟. Hands & Voices is a parent-led, professionally-collaborative organization shaped by the lived experiences of Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults, dedicated to serving families with children who are D/HH.
I encourage you to follow their page and explore their resources—they’re an incredible support for families and communities.

👀September is Deaf Awareness Month.👀

Learn more here about the history of Deaf Awareness Month:
https://www.innocaption.com/recentnews/history-of-deaf-awareness-month

09/03/2025

The next Family Town Hall with Bureau of EI Chief, Benny Delgado, will be September 18. Register today!

Early Intervention Town Hall for Families - Thursday, Sept 18
10:00 - 11:00 AM Spanish
11:00 - 12:00 PM English/ASL

The EI Clearinghouse and IDHS’s Bureau of Early Intervention are hosting an upcoming virtual town hall for caregivers and families of children in early intervention. During this time you can share your experiences, ask questions, and voice your suggestions to improve early intervention. Benny Delgado, Chief of the Bureau of Early Intervention, will be present to personally answer questions and respond to comments. Register using this form: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/586748368


Reunión Publica de Intervención Temprana para la familia - jueves 18 de septiembre

10:00 - 11:00 AM en español
11:00 - 12:00 PM en inglés/ASL

El Director de la Oficina de Intervención Temprana está organizando reuniones para la familia virtuales con familias de niños en intervención temprana. Durante este tiempo, puede compartir sus experiencias, hacer preguntas y expresar sus sugerencias para mejorar la intervención temprana. Benny Delgado, Director de la Oficina de Intervención Temprana, estará presente para responder preguntas y comentarios personalmente. Para registrarse para la reunión pública, utilice este formulario: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/586748368

09/03/2025

Are you a parent or caregiver of a young child with a disability or delay?
The Sharing A Vision Conference isn’t just for teachers and professionals — it’s for families, too!

- Learn practical strategies to support your child’s growth
- Connect with other families who understand your journey
- Discover resources & supports available across Illinois

Come be part of the conversation, share your voice, and take home new ideas to help your child thrive.

Sharing A Vision: https://sharingavision.org/
Find your STAR NET region at: https://www.starnet.org/map-of-regions/

08/29/2025

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What are some skills or activities you learned from your EI Provider that helps support your child’s needs?

Let us know in the comments!

08/20/2025

Have potty training questions? The Early Intervention Clearinghouse has resources for families and professionals in English and Spanish! From basic tips to in-depth guides for specific concerns and developmental delays, these practical tools support every step of the journey. Browse and borrow here: https://ieis.illshareit.com/?browseCategory=earlyinter
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¿Tienes preguntas sobre el entrenamiento para ir al baño? ¡El Centro de Intervención Temprana tiene recursos para familias y profesionales en inglés y español! Desde consejos básicos hasta guías detalladas para preocupaciones específicas y retrasos en el desarrollo, estas herramientas prácticas apoyan cada paso del camino. Explora y toma prestado aquí: https://ieis.illshareit.com/?browseCategory=earlyinter

08/18/2025

This month’s circle on Tue, Aug 19th 6pm: Get to Know the Parents Behind Illinois Families for Early Intervention.

Spend the evening in conversation with our board members as they share their Early Intervention journeys — why they’re still advocating after their children have aged out, what they wish they had known when starting EI, where their kids are now, and the ups and downs along the way.

We’ll also share updates & opportunities to get involved.

Register Here: http://bit.ly/EIFamilyCircle

08/18/2025