Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy services provided in clinic, home, school & community settings, Telehealth services. Visit website to schedule a free consultation, behavioral screening & to view free parent support groups & webinar trainings.
Ywca/CCAP (offers financial assistance), Preschool, Child care ages 6weeks-12 years, before and after care, summer camp, full time & Part time care, live camera system
Early Head Start /Head Start program providing qualified education and support staff, training and screening, parent and child enrichment activities to boost academic development, safe and quality education, prevention initiative, home visiting for 0-3 to enhance parent/child interaction and better understand your child's developmental stages. For Parents: Family support services, parent engagement services, valuable resources and helpful community connections, parent and father engagement services, monthly parent meetings.
Preschool for 3-5 yr olds. Both full and half day programming available.
We offer developmental screenings for children 2-34 months. Services also include caregiver support, referrals, parent education and training. Parents as Teachers curriculum
Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley provides expert multi-discipline pediatric services for infants, children and adults with mild developmental delays, complex disabilities or undiagnosed concerns at our centers in Villa Park, Elgin and Naperville. Our core services for infants, children and adults include physical, occupational and speech therapies, while also offering leading assistive technology therapy, medical nutrition services, audiology, behavior therapy, developmental evaluations, social services, specialty clinics, and a continuing education program.
The Elgin Community College Early Childhood Lab School (ECLS) shares ECC’s mission to improve lives through learning by providing a high quality of care and education to the children of ECC faculty, staff and students.
Resources for families with children ages birth to five to support their learning and opportunities to prepare them for Kindergarten. Help make connections to early care opportunities traditional and non-traditional: home visiting, child care, preschool, child care assistance funding, developmental and social-emotional screenings, early learning laundromat programs, parenting programs, meeting families where they are in the community.
Give Me Five is a program partnering with families, caregivers, teachers and the community to ensure that all young children are prepared for school because getting ready for kindergarten starts at birth. Find information on this site about the five main areas of focus to prepare your child for school as well as parent resources and information about U-46 programs for young children.
Home visiting services for families with children aged prenatal - 3 years. Health and developmental screenings. Group connections
Family Focus will drive education and advocacy opportunities in the areas of Early Childhood, Youth Development, and Family Support, key program streams that we deliver in several communities. Advocacy will be directed toward issues that our community and participants face on a daily basis which include economic asset development, housing, health access and equity, public safety, immigrant supports, and overall racial equity.
Free developmental screenings for any child birth to five, Gateway to Early Childhood Interviews to determine the individual family's needs and then connect them to quality early childhood supports and services
Free, family-focused home visiting programs that help parents guide their children to succeed in school and life. Provides referrals to parenting support programs in the county and some surrounding areas. Individual program requirements will be assessed by trained staff.
Immunizations: 0-18 yrs of age
Lead: 0-6 yrs of age with elevated blood lead levels (>5)
T.B.: Diagnostic test positive for T.B., all ages, all payer sources
High Risk Infant: Kane residents, referral from the state.
AOK Networks are community-based collaborations that promote healthy pregnancies and the positive growth and development of all children birth to five and their parents / caregivers by assuring a high-quality, well-coordinated, easily-accessible system of services and supports.
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation supports 0-5 child care providers/centers around challenging behaviors, parent-provider relationships, and organizational relationships. We do not provide therapy for children or work 1:1 with children- we support children's caregivers.
Works with Kane County School Districts to assist in removing barriers for families in homeless situations (including doubled up because of economic reasons) to enroll, attend and stay stable at school. Assistance with basic needs and that which is needed to ensure students have access to receive education services. This program also provides McKinney-Vento training to schools and agencies.
In Elgin, Kids Above All offers the Parent Empowerment Program, a home visiting program utilizing Parents as Teachers curriculum
Childcare Center
Pediatric Occupational, Physical, Speech Therapy. Pediatric Chiropractic Care. Sensory Social Classes and Yoga classes for kids.
Faith-based support, homework help, healthy snacks, mentoring, social, recreation
Education (3-5 yr olds): Preschool for All (English and Bilingual/Spanish), Special Education, Developmental screening
The Preschool Program at Summit School Early Learning Center is designed to provide a high quality preschool program that supports children who may be at risk of not progressing at a rate anticipated for potential success in kindergarten. Summit School Early Learning Center currently is awarded funding by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to provide a Preschool For All program, and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide a Title XX Program. These programs are offered at no cost to families.
WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO FOOD, TOILETRIES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND BABY ITEMS. WE ALSO DO REFERRALS.
Early childhood center provides childcare services and education support.
The Place for Children with Autism provides ABA therapy (i.e., autism therapy) to children ages 2-6 with autism. Therapy is provided in a full-day (8am-4pm) pre-school like setting. We work on increasing communication, social skills, independent living skills (e.g., toilet training), and preparing children with school-readiness skills. Given that the program is in a school-like setting, there is a large emphasis on teaching appropriate social interaction.
Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Two Rivers Head Start serves children ages 3-5 year of age.
Two Rivers Head Start is a Community Action Agency of Kane County. We help low-income families reach self-sufficiency through emergency assistance for families in crisis needing immediate aid, case management, prevention services, and scholarships. Our emergency services can cover: Rental and utility assistance, Vision, Dental, and medication assistance (Mercy pharmacy); Emergency transportation: car repair, bus vouchers. We can provide financial assistance to families for tutoring at the Huntington Tutoring Center. Our organization also promotes the Kindergarten readiness of young children aged 3-5 years for income-eligible families; Two Rivers Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Two Rivers Head Start serves children ages 3-5 year of age.
Free home-visiting and doula services for expecting, first and second time moms of any age and income. Supports include: Doula and Home Visitor support, parent education, developmental screenings, community resource connections, advocacy, food, and caregiver supports. We also offer free virtual prenatal classes. Link to sign up is on the www.vnahealth.com website. All are welcome.
Home visiting program for families that have prenatal-3 year olds within SD129 boundaries.
Serves all of Kane County! Child Care Resource and Referral (CCAP) team helps families apply for child care assistance (financial aid to pay for child care) and connects them with local high quality child care providers (both center and in-home) that accept assistance in their community. Has access with over 2,000 child care programs Head Start & Early Head Start Programs, Connections to supportive resources
MULTIPLE HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT KANE (Aurora, Elgin, Carpentersville): Head Start and Early Head Start and Preschool for All Expansion programs for children 6 weeks to 5 years in partnership with local child care centers. Children under 3 are provided with free diapers, wipes and formula while in care.
