Alignment Rockford will expand the Early Development Instrument (EDI) kindergarten survey across Winnebago County, creating a comprehensive early childhood health and well-being data set. This data will inform the development of a system-wide framework to support mental health for children ages 0-5, addressing a critical gap in our community. Alignment Rockford, with a strong track record in early childhood collaboration and parent support, will lead this effort in partnership with local, state, and national stakeholders. The goal is to develop a model for early childhood mental health support, foster local community-based usage of EDI data, and ultimately improve the quality of life for all 17,000 children under five in the county. By investing in this project, we will make a lasting impact on the well-being of our community's youngest members, setting them up for a healthy and successful future.

Kindergarten teachers complete surveys about their students and parents/caregivers complete survey.