# Interview with Early Childhood Secretary Teresa Ramos

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Podcast: [Capitol Cast: Illinois](https://stenobird.com/podcast/capitol-cast-illinois-587185)
Published: 2026-07-02T18:57:28+00:00
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## Resource

July 1 marked the start of a new fiscal year, and the full launch of the Illinois Department of Early Childhood. Teresa Ramos, secretary of the new agency, talks about the work leading up to the launch and how the new agency will serve Illinois families.

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