

What is LIC/ECN?
The Local Interagency Council (LIC) & Early Childhood Network (ECN) of McHenry County is a community-based collaboration led by Options & Advocacy for McHenry County committed to enhancing a high-quality, well-coordinated, easily-accessible system of services and supports that promote the positive growth and development of expecting parents and families with children from birth to age five.
We work with local families and local community leaders to address local needs in our community. ECN works collaboratively to make the most of existing resources in our communities to promote the mental and physical well-being of families and young children.
The LIC/ECN provides:
CHILD FIND
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Free developmental screenings
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Child development information
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Community resources
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PUBLIC AWARENESS
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Family events
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Family support groups
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Networking
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PROVIDER RECRUITMENT EFFORTS
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Becoming a provider
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Workshops and trainings
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Awareness of provider necessity
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What are the goals of LIC/ECN?
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Babies are born healthy
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children remain healthy - physically and emotionally
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Kids enter school ready to learn
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Families are connected to the services they need
Who participates in LIC/ECN?
The Early Childhood Network (ECN) of McHenry County is composed of parents and community members.
Participating community agencies include:
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) McHenry County
Erikson Institute
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH)
4C: Community Coordinated Child Care
Pioneer Center
Northern Illinois Special Recreational Association (NISRA)
Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)
Options and Advocacy for McHenry County
Prevention Initiative Programs
Child Care Centers
Early Childhood Special Education
Law Enforcement
McHenry Community Health Center
University of Illinois Extension
Head Start McHenry County
Can I/my organization join LIC/ECN?
Anyone who works, lives with, or is raising children 0-5 is welcome to join! Contact Angela Krambeer to learn more:
815-477-4720 ext. 258
or e-mail by clicking here
Want to learn more?