IECAM has updated its highly viewed visualization on substantiated reports of maltreatment among children age 5 and under. It now includes 20 years of data up to FY2026. iecam.illinois.edu/.../data/…
See how Illinois stacks up against Tennessee before the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl kicks off at 5:30 p.m. today.
IECAM now has eligibility estimates for the second quarter of 2025. Check out how many children are eligible for CCAP and Head Start programs on the Data Hub at datahub.iecam.illinois.edu
Looking for details on home visiting in your area? Check out our new section on the IECAM Data Hub at datahub.iecam.illinois.edu
While response to New Mexico's plan for universal child care has been positive, child care providers worry about finding workers and whether the math will add up. bit.ly/4n8B5Yu
IECAM staff will be at the Sharing A Vision conference with three presentations on Thursday and Friday, one with the Early Intervention Clearinghouse. Come join us to learn more about early childhood data in Illinois.

ALT Join Us at Sharing A Vision Data-Driven Storytelling: Tailoring Insights for Every Audience Geoff Boise and Jill Tompkins 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, Lydia C Thursday and Friday Embassy Suites East Peoria A Long Way to Child Care: Examining Travel Times for Families Using the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Ricardo Covarrubias, Bryan Preston, and Kevin Dolan 1–2:30 p.m. Thursday, Lydia B Developing the IECAM Early Childhood Data Hub Andrew Nash 8–9:30 a.m. Friday, Lydia A
A new interactive resource from the Buffett Early Childhood Institute reveals surprising data on the child care gaps across the United States. bit.ly/4nq4Wgd
Starting Nov. 1, New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to offer no-cost child care to every family, regardless of income. bit.ly/42lDl7a
Get really specific about how many children are eligible for CCAP. You can find out how many children are eligible by Census tract in a specific area (county, school district, CCA, Birth to Five Illinois region) on the new IECAM Data Hub. datahub.iecam.illinois.edu/
Is there more or less poverty among young children in your area over the past few years? Find out that and more on the new IECAM Data Hub. datahub.iecam.illinois.edu/
Wondering what school district you live in or where a school district is in the state? Check out this quick tutorial on our Illinois School District Finder. bit.ly/4onKWvt
Not only can you find out how many children are enrolled in Early Intervention in your area, you can get specific demographic data on those enrolled on the new IECAM Data Hub. datahub.iecam.illinois.edu/
Wonder how many children are eligible for CCAP in your area? IECAM’s new Data Hub has eligibility estimates for CCAP and Head Start programs. datahub.iecam.illinois.edu/
Children’s Advocates for Change’s 2025 Data Book on the Well-Being of Illinois Children is now available online. The book contains a wide range of data on Illinois children, such as education, poverty, child safety, and health and wellness. bit.ly/CAFCDatabook
Are you sensing demographic shifts in your area? IECAM’s new Data Hub has charts that show how population has changed over time. datahub.iecam.illinois.edu/
Start Early is holding a webinar at 2–3 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, on the implications of Head Start being designated as a “public benefit” and changes to a child’s eligibility based on immigration status. Sign up at bit.ly/4690cG3
Wondering about how to use the new IECAM Data Hub? Check out our video tutorials on Data Hub’s features … mediaspace.illinois.edu/tag?…
Birth to Five Illinois has completed another year of community-driven work to improve the state’s early childhood education and care system. Check out its latest newsletter for a wrap-up of its work. bit.ly/4lqeUx1
Want to get specifics on who is participating in CCAP in your area? IECAM’s new Data Hub has monthly enrollment for CCAP — and Early Intervention. datahub.iecam.illinois.edu/
















