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EPEL RESOURCES

Find Childcare

Find Childcare

Find child care options based on locations. Several providers offer childcare assistance funding if needed. You can also see if you qualify for funding assistance here.

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CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CCAP)

CCAP

The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), assists low- income working families with paying for childcare services.

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

Readiness Calendar

The calendar is a valuable tool that offers developmentally appropriate daily activities to enhance the skills needed to be ready for Kindergarten.

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Community Resources

EPEL creates family/caregiver opportunities for leadership, family voice, and experiences through Meeting Families Where They Are in the neighborhoods, laundromats, mobile food pantries and pop-up sites.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Community Engagement

Community Engagement includes building awareness of the importance of early learning through initiatives in the community.

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HOW EPEL HELPS

How EPEL Helps

EPEL and our partners offer many resources that help families with young children be happy, healthy and ready for Kindergarten.

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EPEL IN THE COMMUNITY

Playing, Learning, Growing, Thriving EPEL Playgroup
Learning In the Laundromat

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EPEL is committed to engaging, informing, equipping, and supporting families from the very start. Families like Janet’s are at the heart of our work—helping parents build confidence, access resources, and create strong early learning foundations for their children. From her first child …

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Dear Valentine XOXO

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Save the Date for the Basics of Greater Elgin Launch

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Exciting News for the Greater Elgin area! The future of our youngest learners is brighter than ever!  SAVE THE DATE to join us for the launch of The Basics of Greater Elgin, a powerful community-wide movement dedicated to equipping families with simple, fun, …

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