Join Start Early, Child Care For All, Community Organizing and Family Issues / POWER-PAC IL, Evanston Early Childhood Council, Illinois Action For Children, Latino Policy Forum, Raising Illinois, SEIU HCII, United Palatine Coalition, and We, The Village Coalition in Springfield this spring to promote increased opportunities for our youngest learners. With your support, we can help cultivate the future they deserve. 

Directions: Please fill out the information below, then click Next to continue. For assistance, contact Events@StartEarly.org. To learn more about Early Childhood Advocacy Day (ECAD), visit https://www.startearly.org/event/early-childhood-advocacy-day/.

Registration submitted after Wednesday, April 22: Please note, the meeting organizer will not be able to accommodate requests made in your registration after this date. Advocates must know who their lawmakers are and what they look like. Staff will assist those who need it at the event. Instructions on how to look up your lawmakers are below.

We look forward to seeing you at ECAD!

Personal Information

Please complete the information below, then click ‘Next’ to continue. For assistance, contact Events@StartEarly.org.

Registering on behalf of a large group? If you are a coordinator or administrator registering on behalf of multiple participants (10 or more), please do not complete this registration form. Instead, contact our registration team at Events@StartEarly.org for assistance.

If you are attending with one of our partner organizations, please consult with them before registering.

*Please enter the phone number you will use while attending the event.

Your home address will be used to identify your State Senator and State Representative, so we can connect you with the correct legislators during advocacy day.

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State Senator & Representative: Using your home address, please identify your State Senator and State Representative. This information helps our organizers prepare personalized advocacy materials. The details must be accurate. If you are unsure, please email us at Events@StartEarly.org for assistance. 

Need Help? Use this website to search for your representatives: Find My Legislator Lookup

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Our partners will be organizing groups of advocates to visit specific legislators. Would you be interested in joining one of these groups?

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How did you learn about Early Childhood Advocacy Day? (Check all that apply)

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What is your connection to early childhood (check all that apply)?

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Which early learning program(s) are you involved with (check all that apply)?

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Are you bringing children to ECAD? 

Start Early and organizing partners will work to provide a safe and accommodating space for all participants. Parents/Caregivers who plan to bring children to the event should include this information when registering for the event. We ask you to read the accessibility statement and agree to follow the parent/caregiver agreement. For questions and details, contact Events@StartEarly.org.

Accessibility Statement 

Start Early and our organizing partners are committed to providing all participants with a safe and welcoming environment. The event requires sitting, standing, and walking for long hours (travel to Springfield, IL, lunch, optional day-of-training, midday rally, walking between and around the buildings within the Capitol Building Complex ). While in Springfield, advocacy day check-in and meals will be hosted at the Illinois State Library. The library is conveniently located next to the Illinois State Capitol Building. Advocates will need to walk to the Capitol Building (0.1 mile).  

The Illinois State Capitol Building and Stratton Building require walking and standing. The buildings are handicap accessible; please note that both are currently under construction. There is extremely limited seating at the Capitol Building. Advocates should anticipate spending the majority of their time standing or walking. After several hours at the Capitol buildings, the event concludes,  and advocates are free to leave. Attendees who took organized travel will meet at the designated pick up location outside the Library. Please view the event website for the event agenda and a list of accommodations provided by the meeting organizer.


If you have any questions about access or if you would like to request any reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event, such as ASL interpreting, captioned videos, Braille or electronic text, food options for individuals with dietary needs, etc., please include this information when you register for the event or contact the Start Early Event Planning Team at Events@StartEarly.org.  

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Are you planning to bring children with you to Early Childhood Advocacy Day? If you are unsure at the time of registration, we would still like you to complete this section. 

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Parent/Caregiver Agreement:  

  • Each child must be accompanied by the parent/caregiver or supervising adult at all times. 
  • Parents/Caregivers who travel to the event with children utilizing the event-organized shuttle service must adhere to all designated age, weight, and height regulations for child safety. Safety Seat Guidelines - Illinois Secretary of State. Please bring car seats for your children.
  • By checking the box below, you acknowledge that you are aware of the event agenda and that your child can participate safely at the event.
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A boxed lunch will be provided for attendees. Lunch is available from 10:30 am to 12:00pm. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate all needs.

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Making ECAD Accessible
We’re committed to ensuring that every participant has a positive and inclusive experience. Below is a snapshot of the accessibility and support services available at the event.

  • Nursing and medical necessities rooms will be available at both the Illinois State Library and the Capitol Building.
  • American Sign Language (ASL) and Spanish interpretation will be provided throughout the event.
  • Family accommodations will be available for participants attending with children.

For a detailed overview of accessibility services, please visit the “What to Expect” section on the ECAD website.