Early Childhood Data Reports
Using well-being data and evidence-based research to inform whole-community solutions.
Executive Education Reports
Empowering Leaders to Evolve Public Policies Based on Data
The more we know, the better we can serve children, families, and communities.
Through our Executive Education initiatives, we work to improve children’s lives by advocating for data-driven public policies and leadership in service of positive outcomes.
July 2025
Erikson Institute partnered with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office and Office of the Justice Advisory Council to determine how many caregivers in custody or detained at Cook County Jail have children. The County commissioned this research to guide its efforts to support parents/primary caregivers and children entering temporary care situations with family or family friends.
September 2023
Discover data on I/ECMH consultants serving Illinois, feedback from consultants and the early childhood workforce on the benefits of consultation, and the barriers to accessing these services.
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2019, 2021
Gain further insight into child development and critical factors with Illinois’ Risk and Reach Report, an analysis of county-by-county data and the reach of publicly-funded programs.
2016-2020
Learn more about our neighborhood-level population measure administrated in kindergarten to gauge the development of young children within the context of their community.
Early Childhood Research Informs the Need for Action
Create Informed Policies to Serve Children & Families
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