Family Information & Early Learning Resources
Enhance Learning
At STAR NET, we believe that access to high-quality resources empowers educators, caregivers, and families to support young children in reaching their fullest potential. Search our Recommended Resources for more.
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
FARE’s mission is to improve the quality of LIFE and HEALTH of those with food allergy, and to provide HOPE for the development of new treatments. FARE has turned over $100 million in donor gifts into ground-breaking research and has provided a voice for the community, advocating on behalf of more than 32 million Americans with food allergy and offering hope for a better tomorrow.
Head Start – Effective Practice Guides
The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) Effective Practice Guides provide information about domain-specific teaching practices that support children’s development. The guides show what these practices look like in early learning settings. They also help staff reflect on and improve their teaching practices. In home-based settings, teaching practices are the ways that home visitors work with families to provide experiences that support the child’s development and learning, engage in responsive interactions, and use the home as the learning environment.
Head Start Effective Practice Guide – Language and Literacy (IHSA)
The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) Effective Practice Guides provide information about domain-specific teaching practices that support children’s development. The guides show what these practices look like in early learning settings, and assist early learning professionals to work with families to provide experiences that support the child’s development and learning, engage in responsive interactions, and use the home as the learning environment.
Illinois Action for Children
Transforming Children’s Lives Through Child Care and Early Learning Opportunities
We connect families to excellent early childhood programs, advocate for supportive policies, and engage communities across Illinois so that every child can have the strong foundation they need to thrive.
Illinois Cares for Kids
Illinois Cares for Kids is a place where Illinois families can go to find resources, programs, and assistance for their children based on their age.
Illinois Directory of Public Libraries
A linked listing of Illinois public library websites, catalogs and phone numbers.
Illinois Early Learning Project
This project of the Illinois State Board of education and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offer many resources for parents and professionals. The Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards for Preschool and the Illinois’ Birth to Three Learning Guidelines are also available on the IELP website. IELP Tips Sheets are easy-to-read, one-page tip sheets of activities, and strategies to support the development of young children in all areas, available in several languages.
Moms with Apps
A blog supporting the thoughtful use of technology with a family-friendly point of view, from a group of app makers who uphold the principles of child safety, good parenting and learning.