PBS and Daniel Tiger: Getting Ready for Preschool

Preparing Your Child for Preschool - Click to find ways to help a young child get ready for preschool.

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - Grownups Come Back Song (Babysitter) Video | PBS KIDS

Caregiver Support: Challenging Behaviors and Anxiety

Does your child see a physician through Rush University Medical Center? If so, two programs are being offered to support parents and caregivers navigate challenging behaviors and childhood anxiety. Groups are offered virtually. Click on the links below to learn more. Private and public insurance (Medicaid) are accepted.

Building Early Connections - For parents and caregivers of children 0-8 years of age. Learn to manage challenging behaviors and support social emotional health.

Cool Little Kids - Program for caregivers of 3-6 year old's trying to support their child with excessive shyness or anxiety. The aim is to learn skills to build bravery.

Free Virtual Toileting Work Shop

Click on the link below for tickets: 

A Rapid Method of Toilet Training Children with Autism | Humanitix

Early Education Opportunities in Chicago

Chicago Early Learning 

Chicago Early Learning offers plenty of great programs to support families and make early education available for every child. We have programs for expecting mothers, home visiting programs for children under age 3, and Community-Based Programs that include Head Start and Early Head Start and offer free health services. Our services go beyond the classroom to ensure all children get a high-quality education.   Don’t forget that school starts in August! Explore your options and apply now to secure your child’s seat in a high-quality early learning program near you.

Chance of $500 Grant for Children that are IEP/504 Plan Eligible

The Diverse Learners Recovery Fund is a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc., dedicated to aiding families of students with disabilities affected by COVID-19. It operates as a lottery-style grant drawing, offering a one-time cash grant of $500 to eligible K-12 students with disabilities. Up to 8,000 applicants will be selected through the lottery to receive the grant. Submitting an eligible application does not guarantee you will receive the funds. Please note the lottery closes 10/30/2024.

More information and link to apply here:

 Home Page MOPD - Cash Assistance (adamopd.com)

CFG Spotlight Series: Phalycia Barrios, Parenting a Child Who Struggled to Eat

Parenting a child that struggles to eat can certainly be difficult. Join the Chicago Feeding Group and hear from a parent that has faced the ups and downs of mealtime challenges. This event is free for caregivers, June 12th 6:30-8 p.m.  Interested in registering? Please click on the link below. Unable to make the live event? Be certain to check out their pre-recorded discussions around topics such as anxious eaters, bottle refusal and age appropriate meal-time expectations. 

Chicago Feeding Group

Chicago Autism Network

Caregivers, are you interested in learning more about neuro-affirming care, healthy boundaries and toileting? These are just a few of the upcoming topics being covered in free, virtual lectures geared for parents through Chicago Autism Network. Can't make the live sessions? They also offer a recorded archive of trainings on navigating a new diagnosis, insurance and covering therapy costs, behavior management and educational supports.

Chicago Autism Network Virtual Workshops