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Parent and Family Services provides support that keeps you informed and connected with Illinois State University.

Parent and Family Newsletter

The Parent and Family Newsletter is published monthly here and on the Parent and Family Services at Illinois State Facebook page. You can also complete this sign-up form to receive the Newsletter via email.

Read through the latest issues:

May 2026

April 2026

March 2026

February 2026

January 2026

December 2025

November 2025

October 2025

September 2025

August 2025

Parent and Family Guide

Our Parent and Family Guide includes information on campus services, as well as advice for families on how best to support their students.

The Guide is also available in Spanish: ¡Mira Guía para Padres y Familias!

Parent and Family Promise

The Parent and Family Promise, traditionally recited as a group during the summer Preview program, is a light-hearted reminder of the challenges of parenting a student through their transition from high school to college.

Parent and Family Social Media

Follow Parent and Family Services at Illinois State on Facebook for updates from the University.

You can also check out the Illinois State Parents and Families Facebook group for more ways to interact with other Redbird parents and families.