
* 80,000 Parents will be without childcare
* 200,000 People will lose their jobs
* 150,000 Children will lose their early education
YOU CAN HELP!
- Reach out to 5-10 colleagues, friends, neighbors and parents to voice your concern
- CALL the GOVERNOR’S OFFICE and LEGISLATORS every day to say "no cuts to children and families"
- WRITE LETTERS to the Editors of your local newspaper
- ALERT your community by POSTING SIGNS that say "Cuts that hurt children and families hurt our community"
- Post your story at the bottom of this article. Be sure to log in or register first.
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Phone Numbers to Call
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| Governor's Office: |
217-782-0244 |
| Senate Leaders: |
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J. Cullerton (D) |
217-782-2728 |
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C. Radongno (R) |
217-782-9407 |
| House Leaders: |
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M. Madigan (D) |
217-782-5350 |
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T. Cross (R) |
217-782-1331 |
Core Messages for Fighting Budget Cuts in Early Childhood Programs
State policymakers have not committed significant revenues to filling Illinois’ multibillion-dollar budget hole. The tentatively-approved state budget is funded at only 50% of the Governor’s proposed spending plan for FY10, leaving early childhood and many other programs in grave danger of deep cuts or even elimination:
The Department of Human Services is slated for only $1.6 billion to cover more than $3.5 billion in services.
The Illinois State Board of Education is designated for about $500 million in revenues to help programs totaling about $900 million of needs.