Voices for Illinois Children champions the full developement of every child in Illinois to assure the future well-being of everyone in the state.  We work with families, communities and policymakers on all issues to help children grow up happy, healthy, nurtured, safe and well educated.

Impact Summary from the Nonprofit Voices for Illinois Children works as a catalyst for change across all issue areas to improve the lives of children of all ages throughout our state so they grow up healthy, happy, safe, loved and well educated.  We are committed to the well-being of every child.  All children, regardless of circumstances, are vital to the preservation of a vigorous democracy.  We believe children do well when they grow up in strong, supportive families, and that families do well in supportive communities.  We believe in focusing on preventing problems by employing comprehensive, well-researched strategies for education, health care and social services.   For more than 20 years, we have helped parents, community leaders and policymakers understand and respond to the issues facing children and families.  Together, we have affected the well-being of an entire generation of Illinois children by achievements in: early childhood education, health insurance, education, family economic security, and children's mental health.    Voices raises awareness of the needs facing children and families, builds broad support for solutions, and convenes stakeholders to explore data and generate public will for needed improvements.  Our research and leadership development guide our collaborative advocacy campaigns.