Take Action: Help Reinstate Critical Support for Our Children

The recent closure of multiple regional offices of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)—including the Chicago office—puts vital programs like Head Start and Early Head Start at serious risk. These offices provide essential support that helps ensure young children and families across Illinois have access to education, care, and stability.

This is not just a policy change—it’s a loss of infrastructure that directly impacts the lives of families we serve.

We’re working closely with partners like Start Early to understand the full implications of this closure, and we’re calling on our entire Family Focus community to join us in speaking up.

Here’s How You Can Help:

• Contact your congressional leaders and urge them to reinstate these critical offices. It only takes a minute:

Why It Matters

When support systems disappear, families suffer. Regional ACF offices ensure that early childhood programs like Head Start and Early Head Start receive the guidance, oversight, and resources they need to thrive. Without them, entire communities lose access to vital care.

Let’s Raise Our Voices—Together

Your voice matters. Your advocacy matters, and your action today can protect the futures of thousands of children and families.

Together, we can stand up for what families need – and deserve.