Illinois Children First Program is a state-funded initiative that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of children in Illinois. It works to ensure that all children in the state have access to high-quality early childhood education, healthcare, and other essential services. The program is guided by the belief that every child deserves a successful future, and that promoting the development of strong families and communities is essential to achieving this goal. The Illinois Children First Program offers a number of different programs and initiatives. These include the Early Childhood Block Grant, which provides funding for early childhood education services; the Child Care Assistance Program, which helps low-income families access child care and early learning opportunities; and the Child Care Provider Quality Rating System, which helps families find high-quality child care providers. The program also supports initiatives such as the Illinois Child Death Review Team, which works to reduce child fatalities; and the Illinois Children's Health Insurance Program, which provides access to health insurance for low-income children.