Child Welfare Professionals

Our Kids Deserve a Fair Start
PDF Brochure provides information to help caseworkers and foster families understand the importance of enrolling young children in a high quality early care and education program and provides some guidance on finding a quality early care and education program.  Click here for Spanish. for bulk orders of this brochure.

10 Reasons to Partner with Preschool Staff
One-page handout highlights 10 ways that early childhood staff can be a supportive partner with child welfare professionals.  for bulk orders of this handout.

Illinois DCFS School Readiness Initiative
PDF Handout provides detailed information on the early phases of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services’ School Readiness Initiative, highlighting some of the initial strategies.