A group picture of parents, child care providers, and advocates with their fists in the air. The text on the flyer is promoting a virtual roundtable on Thursday Feb 26 at 6:30 PM (CT) on how we can win a child care system that works for everyone
A group picture of parents, child care providers, and advocates with their fists in the air. The text on the flyer is promoting a virtual roundtable on Thursday Feb 26 at 6:30 PM (CT) on how we can win a child care system that works for everyone
What does it take to win child care for all? Join COFI and POWER-PAC IL leaders and Illinois Child Care for All Coalition partner organizations on Feb. 26 at 6:30 PM (CT) for a virtual round table on how we can make universal child care a reality for Illinois Register: act.seiu.org/a/what-it-ta...
13.02.2026 22:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A collage of COFI parent leaders throughout 2025 at the Capitol and in their communities advocating, meeting with legislators, and building relationships
COFI and POWER-PAC IL wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season and New Year! 🎉❄️ Thank you for following along as we build parent power locally, statewide in Illinois, and nationally! Whether you’re a longtime friend of COFI or new to our work, we appreciate YOU!
24.12.2025 22:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today kicks off “Babies Can’t Wait: We Need EI! Week of Action"! We’re joining Raising Illinois, families, and advocates across Illinois to take action for Early Intervention (EI)! Take action here: www.raisingillinois.org/high-quality...
08.12.2025 16:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's not too late to donate to COFI this #GivingTuesday! Now, more than ever, we need your support. With your support, COFI can develop parent leaders who demand change and win critical victories for families.
Donate today: cofionline.org/what-you-can-do/donate-to-cofi/
03.12.2025 00:15 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Meet Leah this #GivingTuesday! She's a longtime partner and supporter of COFI. She partnered with COFI 10 years ago on a parent-led project to address the lack of developmental screenings.
Supporters like you and Leah champion parent voices. Donate today! cofionline.org/what-you-can...
02.12.2025 23:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
YouTube video by Community Organizing & Family Issues (COFI)
Talibah Moore's Story | "I didn't want to stop."
We're excited to launch our “30 Stories for 30 Years” storytelling campaign this #GivingTuesday! Our first story is from Talibah, who started as a parent leader, joined our staff, and now leads Chicago organizing work. Watch her story & donate: cofionline.org/what-you-can...
youtu.be/nOiLrZgMpwM?...
02.12.2025 22:45 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Four snapshots photos. From top to bottom: there's a group picture of COFI parent leaders and staff; a group picture of East St. Louis parents and children with their fists in the air; a group picture of Latina mothers at their local city hall meeting; and two women hugging. The text on the graphic reads: Parent leaders are organizing for safer communities, stronger schools, and policies that truly support families. Stand with parent leaders this Giving Tuesday!
As you plan your #GivingTuesday contributions today, we hope you’ll stand with COFI and parent leaders! When you give to COFI, your gift goes directly toward building the power and voice of parents who are organizing for policies that support families. Donate today! cofionline.org/what-you-can...
02.12.2025 13:24 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Earned but Unclaimed: Making Illinois Tax Refunds Work for the Families Who Need Them
Many U.S. households don’t know that the government owes them money. Here are ways states can connect people to those benefits.
How can we design a state program that meets families’ needs for easier and more affordable tax filings?
Check out how @newamerica.org engaged COFI and POWER-PAC IL parent leaders across the state in creating a simplified filing program.
Read more: www.newamerica.org/chicago/blog...
21.11.2025 18:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Text graphic that reads: Education should be a sanctuary—free from violence and fear. But two disturbing ICE incidents happened yesterday that highlight the urgent need for stronger protections in our communities! COFI and POWER-PAC IL were horrified to see the violence and aggressive actions ICE took to detain a day care teacher in front of children and families on Chicago’s North Side. This is why Governor Pritzker needs to sign HB1312 into law NOW to ensure licensed childcare centers have the safety and protections they deserve.
And in a separate incident in Aurora, a father was also taken while he was dropping off his child at a middle school. We need to support our schools with the resources and training they need to implement strong policies like the "Safe Schools for All" Act, so that they can handle the possibility of federal immigration agents on campus. Because when our children and communities see such extreme violence, it leaves behind lasting scars and undermines trust in our systems.
That’s why POWER-PAC IL parents are united on the front lines of the fight to protect children, keep our communities safe, and demand that our policies and systems work better for families.
Education should be a sanctuary—free from violence and fear. That’s why COFI & POWER-PAC IL parents are united on the front lines of the fight to protect children, keep our communities safe, and demand that our policies and systems work better for families!
06.11.2025 19:44 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Massive Education Department layoffs decimated offices protecting students with disabilities, civil rights, and funding oversight. Even though IEPs remain legally enforceable, the collapse of accountability tools makes violations far more likely.
Read more: dignityinschools.org/dsc-issue-sn...
15.10.2025 17:36 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Cook County is making history. President Toni Preckwinkle’s 2026 budget makes the nation’s largest #guaranteedincome program permanent — putting $ directly in the pockets of working families. ESIL is proud to partner on this nation-leading effort.
🔗 economicsecurityproject.org/news/cook-co...
09.10.2025 22:37 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
East St. Louis schools address unreliable bus service as frustrations mount
“(Families) want safety, they want reliability, and we do as well,” said the District 189 spokesperson.
Shout out to East St. Louis parents with Parents United for Change (PUFC) for circulating a petition calling for improved school transportation and highlighting the safety issues that students face due to unreliable bus services. Read more: www.bnd.com/news/local/e...
24.09.2025 21:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
(2/2) Tashonia and Monique shared powerful parent testimonies about the rising cost of family needs - like gas and electric utility bills - and highlighted how more and more families need a second income or side hustle to support their families.
25.08.2025 14:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
(1/2) What does affordability mean to you? Metro East leaders Tashonia, Monique, and Alicia joined our partners at the Economic Security Project for their "Road to Affordability Tour" stop in the Metro East area.
25.08.2025 14:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Children shouldn't be afraid to go to school!
COFI and POWER-PAC IL leaders joined the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, lawmakers, and advocates this week to celebrate the signing of Safe Schools for All (HB 3247) into law!
22.08.2025 18:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🚨URGENT 🚨Head Start is under attack—again. The Trump administration is targeting immigrant families through a harmful and rushed rule change. Take action now by submitting a public comment! The deadline to submit a comment is THIS WEDNESDAY, August 13, at 11:59 p.m. ET. act.nwlc.org/a/headstart-...
11.08.2025 22:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Trust Talks, The Podcast – Episode 20: Advocating for Policy Reform - The Chicago Community Trust
Although nonprofit organizations play a vital role in recognizing and addressing the needs of the community, research shows the percentage of nonprofits involved in advocacy…
Tracy, COFI's Deputy Director of Policy and External Affairs, joined The Chicago Community Trust's #TrustTalks podcast to discuss the power of coalition-based advocacy in winning the IL Child Tax Credit and the role parents played in this policy win for families!
🎧: www.cct.org/stories/trus...
05.08.2025 18:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Stay Informed
Are you energized about COFI's growing parent-led movement for economic, racial, and social justice? Stay informed and sign up for COFI's mailing list.
Are you energized about COFI’s parent-led movement for economic, racial, and social justice? Sign up for COFI’s mailing list! You’ll receive updates a few times each month with news, calls to action, legislative victories, and parent stories. cofionline.org/what-you-can...
03.08.2025 15:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Jobs at COFI
Join us in building a grassroots movement of parent leaders working for economic, racial, and social justice for families.
📢COFI is #hiring! Join us in building a grassroots movement of parent leaders and apply to be a COFI Organizer in Kane County (Illinois)! Learn more and apply today: cofionline.org/about-cofi/j...
02.08.2025 21:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Last week, COFI Parents Donna and Monique joined advocates and community members to honor the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis at the Good Trouble Lives On rally in Chicago, one of many rallies across the nation. Catch their testimonies here: www.youtube.com/live/Wl5E_Ua...
26.07.2025 21:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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