Family Resource Guide
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evanston early childhood council
Resources for Families
Choosing an early learning program
Children who have rich learning environments during their early years are better prepared for school and are more likely to have the socialemotional skills needed for kindergarten and beyond. Look for a place where you and your child are warmly welcomed, with qualified staff, where safety and health are priorities and where learning happens through play. If possible, make appointments to visit while children are in attendance.
*** The Evanston Early Childhood Council does not intend to convey a rating or endorsement of any of the programs listed within this resource guide. Any of the information listed within this guide may change at any time.
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Early Learning Programs
Center Based Programs
Barbereux School
Website: www.barbereux.com
Address: 3333 Culver St, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-864-3215
E-mail: info@Barbereux.com
Age: 3-6
Full Day Programs Available
Beth Emet Synagogue – JCC Early Childhood Program
Website: https://earlychildhood.jccchicago.org/ beth-emet-synagogue/
Address: 1224 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-869-4230
Email: bmovitz@jccchicago.org
Age: 12 months-Kindergarten
Full Day and Half Day Programs
Bright Horizons
Website: https://child-care-preschool. brighthorizons.com/il/evanston/evanston
Address: 1629 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-491-9032 or 877-624-4532 – enrollment info.
Age: Infants through Kindergarten
Full Day Programs Available
Cherry Preschool
Website: www.cherrypreschool.org
Address: 1418 Lake Street, Evanston, IL 60202 Phone: 847-492-1213/Fax: 847-492-1235
E-mail: office@cherrypreschool.org
Age: 2-5, Summer Camp
Part day preschool & full day kindergarten
Childtime of Evanston, St. Francis Hospital
Website: www.childtime.com
Address: 355 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 888-330-3659 - Questions
Age: Infants through Kindergarten
Full Day Programs Available May Accept CCAP
Funding
Chiaravalle Montessori School
Website: www.chiaravalle.org
Address: 425 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-864-2190
E-mail: rspringer@chiaravalle.org
Age: Toddler (16 months) through Grade 8, Parent/Infant & Child programs for parents and children ages 6-24 months
Full Day & Half Day Programs Available
Covenant Nursery School
Website: www.covenantnurseryschool.org
Address: 3637 Golf Rd., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-675-2993
Age: 2-5
Part day programs, summer program
Private scholarships available
Creative Play Childcare Center at Robert Crown
Website: www.cityofevanston.org
Address: 1801 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-448-8258
Age: 2-After School Programs
Full Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
District 65 Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center
Website: http://www.district65.net/ jehearlychildhood
Address: 1500 McDaniel Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-859-8300
Age: prenatal - 3 years
Programs: Doorway to Learning, Head Start, Preschool for All, and Pre-Primary Diagnostic Special Education Classes (SPPAC)
Full Day Programs Available May Accept CCAP Funding
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Infant Welfare Society of Evanston: Baby Toddler Nursery @ IWSE
Website: www.iwse.org
Address: 2200 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-491-9650
Age: 6 weeks-5 years
Programs: Baby Toddler Nursery, Teen Baby Nursery, Family Support Program
Full Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
Teen Baby Nursery @ IWSE
Website: www.iwse.org
Address: 2010 Dewey Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-864-6945
Age: 6 weeks-5 years
Programs: Baby Toddler Nursery, Teen Baby Nursery, Family Support Program
Full Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation: JRC Early Childhood Center
Website: www.jrctogether.org
Address: 303 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-328-7678 ext. 2227
E-mail: info@jrc-evanston.org (Main);
Age: Infant – 6 years
KinderCare Learning Center
Website: www.kindercare.com/our-centers/ evanston/il/070462
Address: 2014 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202 Phone: 847-869-3456
Age: 6 weeks - 5 years
Full Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
Learning Bridge Early Education Center
Website: www.lbeec.org
Address: 1840 Asbury Ave. Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-869-2680
E-mail: LBAdmin@lbeec.org
Age: Infant-Toddler Program & Connections Infant/ Toddler Program, Full-Day Preschool Program
Full Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
Little Green Treehouse
Website: www.littlegreentreehouse.com
Address: 2814 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 312-492-9876
E-mail: betsyt@littlegreentreehouse.com
Age: 6 weeks – 5 years
Full Day Programs Available
McGaw YMCA Children’s Center
Website: https://www.mcgawymca.org/locations/ cc/
Address: 1420 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-475-8580
Age: Infant-School Age Programs, Holiday Care
Full Day & Part Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
McGaw YMCA / CNE Head Start Program at Family Focus
Website: www.childcarenetworkofevanston.org
Address: 2010 Dewey Ave., Evanston, 60201
Phone: 847-475-7400
Age: 3-6
Full Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
Northminster Nursery School
Website: www.nnsevanston.com
Address: 2515 Central Park Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-440-2919
Age: 2-5
Part day programs available
Northshore University Health Systems Child Development Center
Website: https://www.epl.org/communityorganizations-directory/25318/ northshore-university-healthsystemchild-development-center/
Address: 1000 Central St Suite 100., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-570-1490
Age: 6 weeks-5 years
Full Day Programs Available
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Puerta Abierta Preschool (Spanish Immersion Preschool)
Website: www.puertaabiertapreschool.org
Address: 933 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-328-1491
E-mail: puertaabiertapresch@gmail.com
Age: 2-5
Full Day & Half Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
Pope John XXIII School
Website: www.popejohn23.org
Address: 1120 Washington St., Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-864-9109
E-mail: popejohn23@popejohn23.org
Age: 3 years- 8th grade school/ Summer Camp Available
Full Day Programs Available
Reba Early Learning Center
Website: www.rebaearlylearningcenter.com
Address: 740 Custer Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-475-6480
E-mail: RebaELC@gmail.com
Age: 2-5
Full Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
A Step By Step Learning Academy
Website: www.astepbystep.com
Address: 1909 Howard St, Evanston IL 60202
Phone: 847-733-7837
Age: Infant- 6 yrs.
Full Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
Roycemore School
Website: www.roycemoreschool.org
Address: 1200 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847- 866-6055
E-mail: info@roycemoreschool.org
Age: 3 years-grade 12 / Summer Programs available
Part/Full Time Preschool and Junior Kindergarten
School for Little Children
Website: www.slcevanston.org
Address: 1427 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-864-3889
E-mail: info@slcevanston.org (main);
Age: 2-5
Part day preschool and full day Kindergarten
St. Joan of Arc Preschool
Website: www.saintjoanofarc.net
Address: 9245 Lawndale, Evanston 60203
Phone: 847-972-1003
E-mail: sjaemail@gmail.com
Part/Full Time Preschool and Junior Kindergarten
Toddler Town Day Care
Website: www.toddlertownevanston.com
Address: 1501 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-475-1467
Age: Toddler-Kindergarten Programs
Full Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
Total Child Center
Website: www.totalchild.org
Address: 516 Church Street, Evanston IL 60201-4515
Phone: 847-864-7100
E-mail: beth@totalchild.org
Age: 2-5
Full Day & Part Day Programs Available
May Accept CCAP Funding
Unity Preschool of Evanston
Website: www.unitypreschoolevanston.com
Address: 926 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-869-7170
E-mail: office@unitypreschoolevanston.com
Age: 2-5
Part day programs available
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Home Based Programs - Evanston
Ahmad, Bashrat
Address: 949 Ridge Avenue
Phone: 847-492-8483
E-mail: Basharat@evanstonmontessori.com
Campos, Noemi (No CCAP)
Address: 1920 Warren Street
Phone: 847-361-9281
Phone: 847-866-6321
Phone: 847-492-8450
E-mail: lauracampos914@yahoo.com
Edwards, Antonette (No CCAP)
Address: 1517 Oakton Street
Phone: 847-869-7914
Phone: 847-372-0214
E-mail: a_plusdaycare@yahoo.com
Fincher, D Marsha
Address: 1400 Ashland Ave
Phone: 847-864-5041
E-mail: marshafincher1@yahoo.com
Galvan, Elena (No CCAP)
Address: 1325 Dodge Ave
Phone: 847-475-7312
Phone: 847-208-6980
E-mail: elenahomedaycare@yahoo.com
Hunter, Donzeleigh (accepts CCAP)
Address: 1808 Foster Street
Phone: 847-864-8435
E-mail: donnihunter1@aol.com
Hussain, Farhat
Address: 2703 Crawford Avenue
Phone: 847-869-9360
E-mail: farhat2703@aol.com
Jones, Heather (accepts CCAP)
Address: 1606 Fowler Avenue
Phone: 847-475-7495
E-mail: heatherss@att.net
Lownes, Meredith
Address: 207 Burnham Place
Phone: 847- 710-2560
E-mail: merlownes@gmail.com
Matthews, Bernadette
Address: 1731 McDaniel Avenue
Phone: 847-328-2007
E-mail: bdette104@yahoo.com
Robinson, Kimberly (accepts CCAP)
Address: 231 Grey Avenue
Phone: 847-869-1341
E-mail: fondar2002@yahoo.com
Sayed, Abida
Address: 9042 Bennett Avenue
Phone: 847-983-5196
E-mail: AbidaSayed@comcast.net
Sheridan, Martha (accepts CCAP)
Address: 1120 Fowler Avenue
Phone: 847-733-7472
E-mail: marthasheridan@sbcglobal.net
Waraich, Zubaira A (accepts CCAP)
Address: 209 Dodge Ave
Phone: 847-475-7208
E-mail: ZWaraich@yahoo.com
Williams, Deanna
Address: 127 Custer Street
Phone: 847-332-1675
E-mail: T.de66@yahoo.com
Willis, Susie (May Accept CCAP Funding)
Address: 1931 Dewey
Phone: 847-491-1473
E-mail: Susie.daycare@sbcglobal.net
Viard, Gina M
Address: 1320 Dobson St.
Phone: 847-864-5456
E-mail: viard1320@gmail.com
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Home Visiting Programs
Family Focus Evanston
https://www.family-focus.org/center/evanston/ 2010 Dewey Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Services available include early childhood home visiting, Family Advocacy Center, after school, Grandparents raising Grandchildren, and community partnership initiatives such as the Foster Street Urban Agriculture program.
Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
www.iwse.org
2200 Main Street
Evanston, IL 60202
The Family Support Program offers weekly, intensive home visits using a research-based curriculum, regular goal setting for the family and its members, twice monthly family events that offer education and parent child activity time, yearly developmental screening, assessment, and intervention, on-going assistance through referrals and connections to other agencies and programs.
District 65 Family Center
www.district65.net/domain/522
1500 McDaniel Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
The District 65 Family Center is home to family resource and support programs that serve qualifying Evanston and Skokie families with children ages birth to three years-old. The Family Center provides parenting education, parental support and education, educational training for parents and their children, and case management services.
Childcare Network of Evanston
www.childcarenetworkofevanston.org
1335 Dodge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
CNE’s Home Visiting Program is a Head Start/ Early Head Start program that serves families with young children ages birth to five through weekly home visits and twice-monthly group socializations. As a team, parents and the Parent Educators work collaboratively to establish educational and developmental goals for each child.
Metropolitan Family Services
https://www.metrofamily.org/community_center/ evanston-skokie-valley/ Phone: (847) 425-7500
The mission of Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is to provide and mobilize the services needed to strengthen families and communities. Family Support and Prevention is an intensive home and community-based program that works with families who are at risk of entry into the child welfare system due to abuse or neglect of their children. Clients with the program receive individual and family counseling, advocacy and case management services to learn more effective parenting skills and to access needed resources. The goal of the General Counseling Program is to support and strengthen families and individuals through counseling services that are offered in the agency’s community-based centers, clients’ homes and school settings. MFS counseling services are available to low and moderate income clients. Each client‘s fee is determined by the agency’s sliding fee scale and goes through financial registration at the time of intake.
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General Developmental Screenings
Evanston/ Skokie District 65: Individualized Education Services https://www.district65.net/Page/559
Joseph E. Hill Education Center
1500 McDaniel Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8588
Contact Leia Perkins: (847) 859-8315 or Dana Smalley (847) 859-8292
Free developmental screenings (in Spanish and English), evaluations, intervention services and referrals offered to residents of District 65. Developmental screenings in all areas including: learning and skill development, speech and language development, gross and fine motor development, vision and hearing, and social and emotional development. Children must be 2 yrs 8 months to kindergarten age.
Developmental Services
Evanston CASE –Community, Advocacy, Support & Education
Phone: 847-556-8676
Address: 1940 Sherman Ave., Suite A, Evanston
Website: www.evanstoncase.org
*CASE provides Community, Advocacy, Support and Education to improve the lives of families affected by special needs.
Early Intervention – Child & Family ConnectionsClearbrook Center (CFC #6)
Phone: 847-385-5070
Address: 1835 W. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL
Website: www.clearbrook.org/CFC (Services provided in home)
*Evaluates development of children under 3 years. If the child is determined to have developmental delays or disabilities, early intervention services are offered. Parents can request an evaluation directly if they have concerns.
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Speech and Language / Occupational Therapy
Kick Start
Pediatric Therapy Network
https://www.kickstartptn.com/ 1845 Oak Street Suite 15 Northfield, IL 60093 Tel. 847-386-6560
A multi-disciplinary clinic dedicated to providing innovative therapeutic services for children while supporting families with an eclectic and holistic approach. Provides Occupational Therapy, SpeechLanguage Therapy, Developmental Therapies as well as Social Groups.
Kids In Sync
https://www.kids-in-sync.com/ 420 W. Frontage Road, Suite 200 Northfield, IL 60093 Tel. 847-784-9115
At Kids in Sync Pediatric Therapy, we specialize in supporting children that struggle to meet the daily demands of their life across settings and relationships. We pride ourselves on specifically understanding the complex needs and limitations for children with sensory processing challenges, behavior management challenges, anxiety and challenges of relating and communicating. Provides Occupational Therapy, Parent/ Caregiver coaching, Sensory Motor Groups, and Sibling & Family Sessions.
Synapse Pediatric Therapy
https://www.synapsepediatrictherapy.com/ 847.969.5977
info@synapsepediatrictherapy.com
Offers evaluation and speech therapy services in their clinic, in your home, or online. Uses a relationship based approach and evidence based strategies. Also offers training and resources for parents and caregivers.
Beth Osten & Associates
http://www.bethosten.com
3100 Dundee Rd. Suite #704 Northbrook, IL 60062 847.633.1020
A family-centered clinic offering a full range of treatment options tailored to meet the needs of your child. Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work services, developmental play therapy and many more services for children.
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Comprehensive, integrated services including occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, executive functioning, feeding, and social groups.
http://www.nspt4kids.com
Toll Free Number: 877-486-4140
Glenview
1308 Waukegan Road, Suite 103, Glenview, IL 60025 (Just south of Lake & Waukegan intersection)
Highland Park
1442 Old Skokie Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 (Just west of I90/94 at Deerfield Road)
Chicago
1700 West Cortland Avenue, Suite 207 Chicago, IL 60622 (Just west of I90/94 at Armitage exit)
Pediatric Rehab Services – Evanston Hospital
http://www.northshore.org/clinicalservices/ pediatrics/rehab/ Pediatric Rehab Services
9811 Woods Drive H-190 Skokie, IL 60077
p. 847.663.2300
f. 847.663.2400
The Pediatric Clinic of NorthShore University HealthSystem provides a multidisciplinary team approach, which includes Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Therapy for children with special needs, from birth through adolescence.
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The Center for Speech and Language Development
http://thespeechandlanguagecenter.com
Lisa Koenigsberg, MSCCC-SLP
p.773.750.7672
e. info@thespeechlanguagecenter.com
The pediatric practice focuses on feeding and swallowing, oral-motor coordination, language development, apraxia, dysarthria, articulation and parenting assistance. Conveniently located in Skokie at the Old Orchard Professional Building.
Wee Speech
www.weespeech.com
Julie Levin, MS, CCC/SLP, C/NDT
Laura Drower, MS, CCC/SLP, C/NDT
Wee Speech serves children birth to age 21. Therapists have expertise in a wide range of clinical specialties including: articulation, fluency, receptive language, language processing, and much more.
Positive Development
https://www.positivedevelopment.com/ 605 Academy Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062 Tel. 847.480.8890
Comprehensive Developmental Therapy treats children on the autism spectrum holistically by including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Mental Health Therapy as part of the intervention process.
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Social / Emotional / Behavioral:
Wise Choice Guidance – Nancy Bruski, MA, LCSW https://www.wisechoiceguidance.com/ Expertise is with families with young children. Nancy is committed to working with parents and children to help create strategies and interventions that increase children’s social-emotional competence.
p. (847) 475-1828
e. nancysbruski@gmail.com
The Family Institute of Northwestern University http://www.family-institute.org/
The Family Institute at Northwestern University Bette D. Harris Center
618 Library Place Evanston, IL 60201
847-733-4300 (For general questions, dial extension 0)
Psychological Assessments, Neuropsychological Assessments, Counseling & Psychotherapy Services for Families, Couples, Individuals, Children, Teens and Adults
The Bridges Early Childhood and Adolescent Program
http://www.northshore.org/clinicalservices/ mentalhealth/clinical/default.aspx?id=426
Evanston Hospital
2650 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201
847.570.2500
Diagnostic evaluations, medication evaluations, neuropsychological evaluations, and individual and family therapy are available to families. We are staffed with licensed clinical social workers, a neuropsychologist and a board certified child psychiatrist.
The Anxiety Treatment Center
www.anxietytreatmentcenter.com
847.559.0001
Providing services to children and adults to treat anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic attacks, and other stress-related disorders. We utilize cutting-edge treatment techniques that actively involve each patient in the process of recovery.
Tuesday’s Child
http://www.tuesdayschildchicago.org/index2.htm
4028 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60641
Tel: (773) 282-5274
Fax: (773) 282-5358
tc@tuesdayschildchicago.org
The mission of Tuesday’s Child is to help parents establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with their children from the earliest stages, and to help children, especially those at risk for failure, to enter school ready to learn. Tuesday’s Child combines parent training and a child center for families experiencing difficulties like noncompliance, bedtime or mealtime issues, and socialization problems.
Center also provides therapy programs for children exhibiting signs of speech/language delay (Speech Therapy), or motor skill delay (Occupational Therapy).
Virginia Frank Child Development Center
https://www.jcfs.org/our-services/childrenadolescents/virginia-frank
3033 W Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 761-4550
Family and child counseling. Support services to families, assorted groups for children and parents.
James Grabowski, MA, LCPC
http://www.jamesgrabowski.com
Expertise is with families with young children. He provides both individual and family therapy for children, as well as consultation to parents on their child’s emotional or developmental difficulties.
3330 Old Glenview Rad, Suite 3
Wilmette, IL 60091
(773) 251-2153
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Mental Health/ Play Therapy:
Spring Tree Counseling
https://springtreecounseling.com/child-familycounseling/ p. 847.492.1938
e. info@springtreecounseling.com
When a child is hurting, the whole family is affected. We believe that the most effective way to help children is to involve the family, the people who love them the most. This may include sessions with a child and their parents together, separate sessions for the child and for the parents, or sessions including the whole family. Our goal is to surround the child with all the support they need and to help the whole family work together for a healthier future.
Indigo Therapy Group
https://www.indigotherapygroup.com/counselingfor-children/ p.312.870.0120
By honoring their development and defenses, we use a mix of play and curriculum based therapies to meet emotional needs and address skill deficits. They incorporate parents by conceptualizing their kids issues and then coaching through new modifications and approaches to better development. Skill deficits can include low confidence, low frustration tolerance, difficulty with emotional regulation, difficulty with emotional expression, social skill deficits and executive functioning deficits.
New World Psychology
https://www.newworldpsychology.com/ p. 773.234.0194
e. sarah@newworldpsychology.com
Healing through attachment, play and positive relationships. We utilize an attachment-based treatment style and psychodynamic approach to explore your experiences in a client-centered environment. Topics include: family systems, play therapy, emerging adulthood, anxiety and depression, developmental delays, and more.
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Health/ Dental:
ALL KIDS
Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/ MedicalPrograms/AllKids/Pages/default.
aspx
E-mail: hfs.webmaster@illinois.gov
All Kids Hotline: 1-866-All-KIDs (1-866-255-5437)
TTY: 1-877-204-1012
All Kids Program is a complete healthcare program for every uninsured child in Illinois. Illinois is the first state in the nation to ensure that every child, regardless of medical conditions or income, has access to healthcare. All Kids covers children age 18 or younger who live with their families in Illinois and who need health insurance. All Kids covers all the healthcare a child may need. All Kids pays for doctor / hospital visits, dental / vision care, prescription drugs, medical equipment, mental health services and much more. With All Kids, there are no limits to the income a family can have. All Kids will cost most families a lot less than private insurance.
Erie Family Health Center
Phone: 847-666-3494
Address: 1285 Hartrey Ave., Evanston, IL
Website: www.eriefamilyhealth.org
*Erie Evanston/Skokie provides a wide variety of services for adults and children including primary care, women’s health care, prenatal care, pediatric care and behavioral health care. Dental care is provided for children, pregnant women, and people with diabetes.
AHS Family Health Center, Inc.
Phone: 847-983-1400
8800 North Lockwood Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Website: www.ahsfhc.org
* AHS Family Health Center provides family practice-based medical and dental care to every age group, from infants to the elderly. Clinical services include primary care, women’s health care, pediatrics, adult and pediatric dental care all delivered in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner. Individuals served are from 55 different countries, and are served in more than 25 different languages, including multiple Asian, African and European languages. Free assistance with Insurance Enrollment, discounted prescriptions and various clinic services.
Clinic Locations in: Chicago, West Ridge, Niles and Skokie.
Evanston Hospital Dental Clinic
Phone: 847-570-2380
Address: Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL
Website: www.northshore.org/dentistry Offers sliding scale dental services.
*The NorthShore University Health System Dental Center is a state-of-the-art facility located on the Ground Floor (Room G200) of Evanston Hospital. Appointments can be made by contacting the Dental Center directly Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 847.570.2380. Sliding scale is offered for patients who qualify.
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Housing/ Food:
City of Evanston Affordable Housing Resource List
Connections for the Homeless
Hours: Weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Address: 2121 Dewey Ave., Evanston IL 60201
Phone: (847) 475-7070
Website: https://www.connect2home.org/
Evanston Vineyard Food Pantry
Vineyard Christian Church
Hours: Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Limited to two pickups per household per month.
Address: 2495 Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: (847) 328-4544
Website: evanstonvineyard.org/food-pantry
Family Focus Evanston: Food Pantry and Clothing Closet
The Giving Storeroom provides nonperishable food items, and the Valerie D. Summers Clothing Closet has clothing, shoes, toys, strollers, and other baby items. To stay up to date on the hours and calendar for the Storeroom and Closet, please follow Family Focus Evanston on Facebook.
Hemenway United Methodist Church Pantry
Hours: Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Address: 933 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: (847) 869-0370
Hillside Food Pantry
Hillside Free Methodist Church
Hours: Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Limit one pickup per week.
Address: 2727 Crawford Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: (847) 328-7182
Website: hillsidefree.com/hillside-food-pantry/
Produce Mobile by Interfaith Action
Hours: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Address: Robert Crown Center, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202 Please call 847-475-1150 or 734-646-7170 for more information.
Faith and Food Bank Sherman United Methodist Church
Hours: Thursdays 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Address: 2214 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
E-mail: feedingthevillageevanston@gmail.com to register
The Giving Storeroom at Family Focus
Hours: Saturdays between 9 a.m. and noon.
Address: 2010 Dewey Ave., Evanston IL 60201
Phone: (847) 440-4603
Text your household size to the number above on the day you intend to participate.
Evanston Community Fridge locations
(free food: produce, non-perishables, refrigerated foods – no registration or income guidelines)
1. The Sunrise Fridge – 717 Custer Ave (hosted by Kombucha Brava)
2. The Freedom Fridge – 619 West Howard St. (hosted by Palmhouse 619)
3. The Soul Fridge – 1601 Payne St. (hosted by Soul & Smoke)
4. The CNE Fridge – 1335 Dodge Ave. (hosted by Childcare Network of Evanston)
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Helpful Websites for You and Your Child
Illinois Cares for Kids
https://www.illinoiscaresforkids.org/
A place where parents, grandparents, and caretakers can access all things related to early childhood education and care in Illinois. You can find resources, programs, and support for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children and families.
Kids Health
www.kidshealth.org
Health and wellness information for families including information on developmental stages, immunizations, and parenting.
Common Sense Media
www.commonsensemedia.org
Website that offers age-based media reviews for families on books, movies, video games and much more.
ExceleRate Illinois
www.excelerateillinois.org
ExceleRate Illinois is a statewide quality rating and improvement system designed to make continuous quality improvement an everyday priority among early learning providers. The program establishes standards for helping infants, toddlers and preschool age children develop intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.
Healthy Children
www.healthychildren.org
Powered by the the American Academy of Pediatrics, this website offers great resources for families on healthy living, safety and prevention, family life etc. With resources and guides categories by children’s age, this website is filled with up to date information for parents.
PBS Parents
www.pbs.org/parents
Information about child development, and fun educational activities for children to help get them ready for school.
The Illinois Early Learning Project
www.illinoisearlylearning.org
Provides information on early care and education for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children in Illinois. Also offers printable Tip Sheets for caregivers and parents, Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers) and links to “the best of the Web” on topics related to early care and education.
Talking is Teaching
www.talkingisteaching.org
Talking is Teaching is a campaign of Too Small to Fail, an initiative of the Clinton Foundation. It empowers parents with fun and easy ways to improve their babies’ learning using books, parent videos, social media, and information from experts
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Association for the Education of Young Children
www.families.naeyc.org
NAEYC is the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children. Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
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Kindergarten Readiness Web Sites
The Kindergarten Survival Handbook
www.parenteducation.com
Activities and information for parents
Kindergarten milestones and skill builders by subject www.familyeducation.com
Getting School Ready! Guide www.earlylearning.org
(available in several languages, including: Spanish and Chinese). This brochure provides tips to help schools prepare for new incoming kindergartens and their families.
KIDS: Families & Caregivers isbe.net
Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS)
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