Illinois
Evidence-based models implemented with MIECHV funds in Illinois included Early Head Start Home-Based Option, Healthy Families America, and Parents as Teachers. Statewide, MIECHV funded 60 full-time equivalent (FTE) home visitors and 27 FTE supervisors. FTE can include full-time and part-time staff.
Caregiver Age
32% ≤21 years
44% 22–29 years
23% 30–44 years
1% ≥45 years
Child Age
58% <1 year
36% 1-2 years
7% 3-6 years
Primary Language
80% English
19% Spanish
<1% Other
Child Insurance Status
91% Public
5% Private
3% None
Caregiver Ethnicity
28% Hispanic or Latino
Household Income
88% Low income
Caregiver Race
* American Indian/Alaska Native
* Asian
42% Black
* Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
43% White
14% Multiple
Caregiver Education
28% No high school diploma
43% High school diploma
24% Some college/training
5% Bachelor’s degree or higher