STAR NET Region IV (Support and Technical Assistance Regionally) promotes and supports best practices for children birth to eight and their families in early childhood and early childhood special education programs in Illinois. The mission of STAR NET is to promote and support a comprehensive, family centered, consumer driven service system for all young children, families and communities in Illinois. STAR NET will promote excellence, provide leadership and offer rich opportunities for personal and professional growth and systems development in collaboration with families, schools and other community stakeholders in Illinois.