Resources for Federal Policy and Funding Changes
We, the Village has developed this resource page to provide up-to-date information and resources on what early childhood providers and families in Illinois need to know about federal policy changes.
Immigration – for Providers
Guidance for Illinois Early Childhood Providers and Families: Navigating Increased ICE Activity
We, the Village | November 4, 2025
Guidance on Immigration Enforcement Actions at Day Care Facilities
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services | October 21, 2025
Non-Regulatory Guidance on Immigration Enforcement Actions
Illinois State Board of Education | December 16, 2025
A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs
Center for Law and Social Policy
Supporting Immigrant Families: Resources and Training for Front-Line Professionals
Erikson Institute
Immigration – for Families
Guidance for Illinois Early Childhood Providers and Families: Navigating Increased ICE Activity
We, the Village | November 4, 2025
ICIRR Family Support Network and Hotline
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Illinois Immigration Information Hub
Illinois Immigration Information
Illinois Legal Services Directory
Illinois Advocates Network
Immigration Resources for Families and Children
Illinois Cares for Kids
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights
ACLU
Know Your Rights Printable Cards
Illinois Access to Justice
Know Your Rights Toolkit
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Know Your Rights Training Slides
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Know Your Rights Video Tutorials
We Have Rights
Know Your Rights Tutorials
Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors
Immigration – for Advocates
Executive Action Spotlight
Protecting Immigrant Families & National Immigration Law Center
Explainer: ICE Arrests and Deportations from the U.S.
Migration Policy Institute
Immigration Raid Rapid Response
Children Thrive Action Network
Our Children’s Fear: Immigration Policy’s Effects on Young Children
Center for Law and Social Policy
Head Start Resources
Our Children’s Fear: Immigration Policy’s Effects on Young Children
National Head Start Association
Illinois Head Start Advocacy Resources
Illinois Head Start Association
Illinois Head Start Data Dashboard
Illinois Head Start Association
Toolkit: Stand for Head Start
First Five Years Fund
Funding Resources
Federal Child Care Funding Freeze Information
We, the Village | January 12, 2026
TALKING POINTS: Funding for Child Care Programs
First Five Years Fund
Understanding the Impact of Federal Funding Cuts to Medicaid
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services