Latino Policy Forum: Federal Funding Freeze Endangers Child Care for Thousands of Latino Children
Earlier this week, the federal Department of Health and Human Services announced it would freeze access to certain federal childcare and family assistance funds for five states, including Illinois.
Illinois HB 3247 y HB 1312: Lo que debe saber sobre las nuevas protecciones estatales para familias inmigrantes en centros de cuidado infantil con licencia, escuelas K-12, centros de educación superior y cortes estatales
Aprende sobre las nuevas protecciones en instituciones educativas, incluyendo centros de cuidado infantil con licencia, escuelas públicas K-12, instituciones de educación superior y cortes estatales.
Winter 2025-2026: A Letter from Linda Xóchitl Tortolero, President & CEO
As we begin this new year, I want to thank you for standing with the Latino Policy Forum and with Latino and immigrant communities across Illinois.
Illinois HB 3247 and HB 1312: What You Should Know About New Statewide Protections for Immigrant Families in Licensed Childcare Centers, K-12 Schools, Higher Education, and State Courthouses
Learn about the new protections in educational institutions, including licensed childcare centers, public K-12 schools,…
Latino Policy Forum, Start Early, and Illinois Action for Children Applaud Signature of New State Protections for Families, Young Children and Early Childhood Professionals
December 9, 2025 Latino Policy Forum, Start Early and Illinois Action for Children Applaud Signature…
Latino Policy Forum Condemns Immigration Enforcement in Day Care Center and Urges Facilities to Implement Protections for Families
“To our ECE providers, caregivers, and centers, it is critical that you implement procedures to…
Latino Policy Forum Applauds Passage of State Protections for Immigrant Families and Students
Today, the Illinois General Assembly passed HB 1312, an omnibus bill of protections for immigrants…
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Staying Focused and Grounded During These Challenging Times: Fall 2018 Newsletter
The Assault on Latinos Must Be Stopped: Summer Newsletter 2018
Springing for Fair Taxes in IL: Spring 2018 Newsletter
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