National Head Start Awareness Month
October marks National Head Start Awareness Month. Head Start programming at Children’s Home & Aid promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children. Through Head Start, we offer educational, health, disability, mental health, nutrition and social…
Join the Edwardsons: Support Children’s Home & Aid’s Early Childhood Centers at the Woman’s Board September Gala
All healthy children are born with the same potential to become successful learners. But those born in high-risk environments (low income, young or single parents and low maternal education) face significant barriers to healthy development.
Children’s Home & Aid’s Early Childhood…
Familiar face, new role: Get to Know Dawnielle Jeffrey, Vice President of Early Childhood Services
We’re excited to introduce Dawnielle Jeffrey as our new Vice President of Early Childhood Services. She takes over for Jan Stepto-Millett, who stepped up as Interim Chief Operating Officer in September 2018. Dawnielle is a familiar face at Children’s Home & Aid—she…
Cultivating Young Minds with Love and Learning
If you’ve ever wondered if your gifts to Children’s Home & Aid truly make a difference, look no further than our Jerri Hoffmann Child & Family Center in Carpentersville. Thanks to you, lives are being changed and futures are becoming…
Bill to Provide Child Care to Children Who Experienced Abuse or Neglect Awaits Governor’s Signature
In May, the Illinois General Assembly passed HB4885 which provides families with children ages 0 to 5 with an indicated case of abuse and neglect access to free- or low-cost child care through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program. Research…
How the Palatine Child Care Center Helped a Teen Mother Thrive
Throughout 2018, we are celebrating 135 years of meeting every child, every family, where their need is greatest. Doing whatever it takes so children and families can thrive. We are proud of our legacy of meeting the changing needs of vulnerable families…
Meet JJ: Children’s Home + Aid Intern Turned Teacher
“I had never felt at home in a job before my experience at Children’s Home + Aid. When I started my internship, I quickly decided that this is where I want to be now and for the rest of my…
Jordan’s Story
Jordan’s mom, Clara, was terribly worried about her son when she brought him to a Children’s Home + Aid Early Childhood Center.
“I knew something was wrong,” the young mom said. “Jordan wasn’t crawling or eating table food, he didn’t talk,…
Dawnielle Jeffrey selected as UCLA Head Start Management Fellow
Children’s Home + Aid Director of Programs Dawnielle Jeffrey was recently chosen as one of 40 early childhood education professionals in the country as a UCLA Head Start Management Fellow. As part of the fellowship, she attended a 12-day intensive leadership…
State Senator Schimpf Visit
On February 20, we welcomed State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) to the Lighthouse Learning Center in Cahokia. Sen. Schimpf spent nearly two hours at the Center discussing the importance of early childhood services with our staff.
During the visit, Sen. Schimpf shared…