Developing an Emergency Family Plan

9/25 @ 5:00p on Zoom (in Spanish) - Metropolitan Family Services is hosting a session on Developing an Emergency Family Plan. Register here.

Fill | Registro de Taller Sobre Plan de Emergencia Familiar

25 de septiembre de 2025 a las 5:00 p.m. Ubicación: ZOOM

 

Important, Paid Research Study for Parents

Do you have a child between 30 and 47 months old with developmental, learning, or behavioral concerns. We want to hear from you! Pathways for Preschoolers is a research study focused on understanding how families navigate educational and healthcare services for young children. We know these systems can be complex, and we also recognize that Black and Latino/a families often face additional barriers when seeking support.

By sharing your experiences, you’ll help us identify solutions that can improve policies, medical care, and early education programs—ensuring all children get the services they need to thrive. Families who participate will complete five surveys over three years and receive compensation for their time.

As part of Pathways for Preschoolers, families also gain access to a monthly newsletter with parenting tips, local resources, playground meet-ups, and fun activities. Learn more and see if you're eligible at www.pathwaysforpreschoolers.org. 

 

Chicago Public Schools Special Education Resource Page

Chicago Public Schools has a helpful resource page for parents of children receiving special education supports. The link below offers not only access to health forms, a school locator and information on student transportation but also organizations that help families ready their children for the school year including visual schedules, park district recreational programs (with supports), etc. 

@specialeducationresources | Linktree

Free/Reduced Museum Admission

 

Museums for All

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,500 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID.

Visit a participating museum any day during all normal operating hours (most Chicagoland museums are participating!).

Chicago Park District Fall Programming - Register Now!

 

Fall 2025 Programs | Chicago Park District

Online Registration Begins:

Monday 8/4/25 @ 9am: Programs at parks located West of California Avenue and all Virtual Programs

Tuesday 8/5/25 @ 9am:  Programs at parks located East of California Avenue

 Tuesday 8/5/25 @ Noon: Gymnastics Center Programming

In-Person Registration Begins:

8/9/25 or 8/10/25 
(varies by park)

InfantSEE

InfantSEE ®: Establishing a Lifetime of Healthy Eyes and Vision

Cooing, sitting up, and crawling are all signs that a baby is growing. But, did you know that a    baby's vision has stages of development too? Signs marking vision development are often less noticeable even to parents, teachers, and other health care providers. That's why the American Optometric Association recommends scheduling an infant's first eye exam around six months of age, immediately after the eye undergoes rapid and profound changes and is therefore most vulnerable to interference with healthy development.

InfantSEE, a public health program, managed by Optometry Cares - The AOA Foundation, is designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child's quality of life. Under this program, AOA member optometrists provide a no-cost comprehensive eye and vision assessment for infants 6-12 months old regardless of a family's income or access to insurance coverage. 

Interested in having your baby's eyes checked? Click below to find a provider in your neighborhood.

https://www.infantsee.org/find-a-doctor

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

 

ICIRR Know Your Rights (Spanish)

ICIRR Know Your Rights (English)

ICIRR Know Your Rights Wallet (Eng/Spanish)