Collaborative Bridges

Following years of steadfast advocacy to create a more trauma-informed and equitable early childhood education system, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood will officially launch July 1.

The Department of Early Childhood – created my 2024 Senate Bill 1 – will focus on administering early childhood education programs. The agency will be dedicated to making access to such state programs easier for parents and providers to navigate. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5c2jnmf8

Did you lose your SNAP benefits because of the new federal SNAP work requirements? The federal government made changes to SNAP and some customers lost benefits if they weren’t meeting or exempt from new work requirements.

📝See if you can file an exemption: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN

💻 Customers can regain eligibility and meet the new work requirements by working, volunteering, or participating in a training or education program. Visit: SNAPWorkRequirements.illinois.gov