Illinois Head Start Nutrition 2026 Opportunities Expression of Interest Form

Contact Information and Interests

Hello! Thank you for your Early Head Start/Head Starts interest in the Illinois State Physical Activity and Nutrition's (ISPAN) free 2026 opportunities to support your program and staff in meeting requirements related to Lactation Support and/or Local Food Access/Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE). Complete the brief form below to express your program's interest in either or both of these opportunities. After you submit your form, a SPAN staff person will reach out to issue meeting invitations and more information. For any questions about these opportunities, email Sarah.Flores@iphionline.org.

1. Name of Early Head Start/Head Start Program *This question is required.

2. Point of Contact First and Last Name *This question is required.

3. Point of Contact Email Address *This question is required.

4. Point of Contact Phone Number *This question is required.

5. Briefly describe service area (e.g counties served) *This question is required.

6. Which opportunity(ies) are you signing up to attend? You may select one or both.

Opportunity 1: Local Food Procurement /Farm to ECE via the Illinois Farm to ECE Network
Opportunity 2: Lactation Support Community of Practice