In FY 23-24, our early childhood community collaboration team achieved significant milestones that underscore our commitment to strengthening early childhood development in the Greater Elgin area. The impact of our collective efforts highlights the power of community involvement. Please read, share, and support other families on the Road to Readiness, so that all children start ... Read more

The Basics launch team has selected the name for the community’s Basics network. ‘The Basics of Greater Elgin’ was chosen from a list of 15 potential names. The team also added the tagline, ‘Where Learning Begins,’ to emphasize the initiative’s focus on fostering early childhood development and learning from birth. EPEL is proud to have ... Read more

Twenty-five cross-sector community partners have come together to support a new initiative led by EPEL as the backbone organization, called ‘The Basics.’ Over the next few months, the community launch team will work to increase the initiative’s reach and impact. The community will soon hear more about the five key Basic Principles and how they ... Read more

Robin and Mark Seigle with EPEL Executive Director, Amber Peters and Andrea Vargas, Community and Engagement Coordinator working a family summer food pantry.

EPEL has a new phone number for connecting with an English or Spanish-speaking family specialist. Our specialists can provide support by linking families or providers to resources such as early care and education programs, child care assistance, or other community organizations that may be needed. Let other families know that we are here to help. ... Read more

Check out EPEL’s 2022-2023 Annual Report to learn how the early childhood collaboration is raising awareness about the importance of early childhood and increasing access to early learning opportunities. As an added bonus see how EPEL has grown over the last ten years.