Community Organizations

Organization

Aurora Public Library

Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities

Warming and Cooling Center Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, Fri and Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.

Free gun locks available for pick-up at the times listed above.

Website: https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org

Address: Santori: 101 S. River St; 233 West Branch: S. Constitution Dr.; Eola Branch: 555 S. Eola Rd,

Phone: 630-264-4117 (main number for all locations)

Eligibility: Area Residents

Insurance: N/A

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Children of America

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

Website: https://www.childrenofamerica.com/locations-elgin.cfm

Address: 750 N. Mclean Blvd, South Elgin, IL 60177

Phone: 847-695-2389

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CUSD 300 deLacey Family Education Center-Preschool for All/PFAE

Preschool for 3-5 yr olds. Both full and half day programming available.

Website: https://www.d300.org/Page/361

Address: 50 Cleveland Avenue, Carpentersville, IL 60110

Phone: 224-484-2322

Eligibility: Must complete screening process and fall within income guidelines. Proof of income required. Must reside within CUSD 300 boundaries.

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East Aurora School District 131

SEAVCV (Supporting East Aurora Victims of Community Violence) is the bridge between the community, students, families, and schools. The team will strive to provide students who have been victims of community violence with the resources they need to reach their full potential.

Immunizations are available for $15 for East Aurora High School students.

Website: https://www.d131.org/

Address: 310 Seminary Ave., Aurora, IL 60505

Phone: 630-299-5523

Eligibility: Students in East Aurora School District 131

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Echo Development Center

Economic Development, Youth Services, Emergency Services, Regional Leadership- SUPR Substance Abuse and Recovery Mental Health, Senior Care Program. Mission: Echo Development Center is to enhance the positive growth of Youth, Seniors and The Public in Kane County. Social Services, Health and Educational Services that promote and Strengthen the abilities of Families and Individuals to stimulate Growth and Improve the Quality Of Life.

Website: https://www.echodevelopmentcenter.com/

Address: 218 E Benton St., Aurora, IL 60505

Phone: 331-452-4174

Eligibility: Youth Services Kindergarten to High School Anti-Bullying Program, Senior Care Program Kane County Residents 62 and Older and Individuals with Disabilities, SUPR individuals who suffer from Behavioral Health or Drug Addiction Emergency services to Public

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Elgin Community College Early Childhood Lab School

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.

Website: https://elgin.edu/life-at-ecc/early-childhood-lab-school/

Address: 1700 Spartan Drive, M137, Elgin, IL 60123

Phone: 847-214-7376

Eligibility: Child must be between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old. Registering guardian must be a student, faculty, or staff member of Elgin Community College.

Insurance: Various forms of financial aid is available to those who qualify.

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Fostering Success

Founded in 2021 to address the needs of youth in the foster system and other families with teens in crisis (facing homelessness, food scarcity, lack of parental guidance, etc.) in order to provide them with the best chance of becoming independent and successful adults. Youth aged 13-24 are paired with an adult mentor for assistance in gaining life skills, confidence building, school attendance, and access to services that the family may need to maintain adequate housing, utilities and food.

Website: https://fosteringsuccess21.org/

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Fox Valley Hands of Hope

Fox Valley Hands of Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing expert support for children, families, and adults who are experiencing grief due to a death loss. We offer individual grief counseling, as well as drop-in groups, support groups, school programs, and special-interest programs throughout the year, at no cost to our clients.

Medical equipment lending is available. Call to check availability.

Grief-focused wellness program is available to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss.

Website: https://www.fvhh.net/

Address: 200 Whitfield Dr., Geneva, IL 60134

Phone: 630-232-2233

Eligibility: No restrictions

Insurance: Services are provided at no cost to the client

Language: English, Spanish

Kane County Health Department Kane Kares Nurse Family Partnership

Kane Kares-Nurse Family Partnership empowers first-time moms to transform their lives and create better futures for themselves and their babies. Specially trained nurses visit first time moms beginning in pregnancy and continuing through the child's second birthday.
A nurse provides parent support, education and resources until the child's second birthday.

Website: https://kanehealth.com/Pages/Kane-Kares.aspx

Address: 1240 North Highland Avenue, Aurora

Phone: 847-888-6457

Eligibility: First time mothers only, 28 weeks gestation or less in pregnancy (prefer 16 weeks or earlier), low income, lives in Kane County. Please send any referrals to Kane County Health Department-iGrow-Home Visiting Coordinated Intake for this program.

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Kane County ROE: McKinney Vento (Homeless) Program

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.

Website: https://kaneroe.org/homeless-education/

Address: 28 N. First Street, Geneva, IL, 60134

Phone: 630-444-2974

Eligibility: Must fit McKinney-Vento definition of homelessness: shelter, motel/hotel, car, transitional housing program, PADs, doubled up for lack of economic resources, lost housing due to disaster (fire, flood etc.), lacking fixed, adequate and regular housing.

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On the Move (OTM) Aurora

Aurora OTM coordinates an annual Back to School Celebration with free school supplies and backpacks, wellness checks, inspirational speakers and motivational sessions.

Their Mother's Touch Kitchen provides free food to families and individuals in need.

Sons of Tomorrow mentoring program connects youth and adults with mentors to guide, support, and inspire personal and professional growth.

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Address: Aurora, Illinois

Phone: 630-405-8383

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Insurance: All services are free.

Language: English

One Hope United-Aurora Early Learning Center

Provide child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Including a private Kindergarten program and school age program.

Website: https://onehopeunited.org/aurora-early-learning-center/

Address: 525 College Ave, Aurora, IL 60505

Phone: 630 256-7700

Eligibility: Child must have a valid birth certificate, and record of physical exam and immunizations

Insurance: **ACCEPTS CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE (CCAP)

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One Hope United-Elgin Child and Family Resource Center

Provide child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Website: https://onehopeunited.org/elgin-child-family-resource-center/

Address: 210 National Street, Elgin, IL 60120

Phone: 847-697-7100

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Insurance: **ACCEPTS CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE (CCAP)

Language: English & Spanish

Salvation Army Tri-City Empower Youth

Faith-based support, homework help, healthy snacks, mentoring, social, recreation

Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/tricity/empower-youth/

Address: St. Charles

Phone: 630-377-2769

Eligibility: Preschool age children through teenage

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St. Charles CUSD #303-Fox Ridge Early Childhood Center

Education (3-5 yr olds): Preschool for All (English and Bilingual/Spanish), Special Education, Developmental screening

Website: https://district.d303.org/academics/early-childhood

Address: 1905 E Tyler Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174

Phone: 331-228-4834

Eligibility: Programming: 3-5 years old and not eligible for kindergarten Live in CUSD 303 school boundaries or McKinney-Vento eligible Developmental Screening- children under 5

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Summit Early Learning Center

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.

Website: http://www.summitinc.org/elc-home

Address: 333 W. River Rd., Elgin, IL 60123

Phone: 847-468-0490

Eligibility: Preschool programming available for 3-5 year olds at risk for learning.

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Talented Tenth Social Services, Inc.

WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO FOOD, TOILETRIES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND BABY ITEMS. WE ALSO DO REFERRALS.

Website: https://www.talentedtenthss.org/

Address: 213 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506

Phone: 312-945-6202

Eligibility: NO ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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The Learning Tree

Early childhood center provides childcare services and education support.

Website: https://learningtreechild.com/

Address: https://learningtreechild.com/locations/

Phone: See Address link for location information

Eligibility: Infants and school-age children

Insurance: Accepts child care subsidy/assistance (CCAP) and can help families apply.

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Xilin Association

Friendly day care centers for seniors, certified caregivers for in home service, innovative programs for children, and cross-cultural community events and activities for all individuals.

Xilin Association is a collection of vibrant, diverse, and multicultural community centers with exceptional resources. Our team works with doctors, nurses, insurance companies and caregivers to deliver a comprehensive and quality community services for seniors, children, and families.

As a non-profit social services agency, Xilin programs serve low-income and under-served families. All services are free for the public aid and Medicaid recipients.

Website: xilin.org

Address: Locations in Aurora and Elgin

Phone: 630-701-2983

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YWCA Elgin: Adult Education ESL & Family Literacy Program

The YWCA Elgin offers FREE English as a Second Language Classes (ESL) to adults that want to improve their English. Our classes include the spoken language, writing, use of computers and tablets, group activities involving public issues, job readiness, basic health education, and information about how to managing money. Our free Family Literacy program includes our regular English as a Second Language classes Monday through Thursday for adult students while their children attend ESL preschool. On Friday, the parent and child join together for special activities.

Website: https://www.ywcaelgin.org/our-work/english-as-a-second-language/

Address: 220 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120

Phone: 847-742-7930

Eligibility: SACC: Household Income, school schedule and household size will be needed to apply for childcare. ESL Adult Education & Family Literacy Programs: must take an oral English test for placement. Students who score beyoChildren must be at least pre-school age

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