CCR&R - Connecting Families & Communities

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The Southern Illinois Coalition for Children and Families is dedicated to providing leadership and support that builds strong communities, strengthens families, and promotes children’s success in school and life.

CCR&R is dedicated to enhancing the quality of children’s lives, with an emphasis on improving the accessibility, affordability and quality of child care and early education in the southern fifteen counties in Illinois.

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Community Treasures

turtlecrop

This 43,890-acre wildlife area in southern Illinois includes three man-made lakes totaling 8,700 surface acres and is one of the largest refuges in the Great Lakes/Big Rivers Region. What is it called? Click here to find out!

Kids Eat Free... or close to it

Find out where kids are eating free in YOUR area!

Welcome to sifamilies.org

Welcome to sifamilies.org. The website is a joint initiative of the Southern Illinois Coalition for Children and Families, Child Care Resource and Referral and John A Logan College. It is designed to connect southern Illinois families to information and resources that will help make the day to day business of raising a family a little easier and better!

Whether you need information on events happening in your neighborhood, looking fo resources in your community, or are interested in learning more through articles and tip sheets, this is the place for you! The website is updated on a regular basis, so come back often and see what's new.

Thanks for stopping by- we hope you will come back soon!