Volunteer with us at Mobile Rx and community events! Find a date that works for you and get involved today. Volunteer! Join us in supporting kids and families by exploring our volunteer opportunities and making a lasting impact in your community. Our volunteers at the Mobile Rx Mobile Rx Through the Mobile RX, WeGo Together for Kids partners with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Northwestern Medicine, and Timber Lake Apartments to bring nutritious food and resources to families in West Chicago each month. We couldn’t do this without our amazing volunteers. Join us in making a difference! Mobile Rx Volunteering Open Form Voluntariado de la Despensa Móvil Abrir Formulario Volunteers at WeGo Night at the DuPage Children's Museum Community Events Join WeGo Together for Kids at our community events in West Chicago! Volunteers play a key role in creating fun, safe, and memorable experiences for children and families while building strong connections throughout our community. Community Event Volunteering Open Form Voluntariado en eventos comunitarios Abrir Formulario Questions? We’re Here to Help Reach out to our Program Manager for more information, we’re happy to connect and help you get started. Hannah Martin Programs Manager hannahwgtk@gmail.com

Learn about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in West Chicago. Children from birth to age five can receive free books every month at no cost. Click here to start receiving FREE high-quality, age-appropriate books each month delivered straight to your door! What is the Program? A young reader picking out his very first free book Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library , children from birth to age five can receive a free, high-quality book mailed directly to their home each month. Each book is selected to support early learning and help children build a love of reading from a young age. There is no cost to families, and every book is theirs to keep. Who can Sign up? This program is available to all West Chicago residents. Eligible children must: Be under the age of 5 Live in West Chicago If your child meets these requirements, they are eligible to enroll and begin receiving books. Why It Matters Early literacy plays a critical role in a child’s development. This program helps: Build early reading and language skills Encourage family reading time at home Support school readiness Foster a lifelong love of books How to Get Started Click the dropdown arrow below to learn how to get started and see if this program is available in your area. I live in West Chicago Children living in West Chicago who are under age five are eligible to enroll. Fill out the online enrollment form with your child’s information, including name, date of birth, and a valid mailing address where books will be delivered. Form Check if my area is eligible (other than West Chicago) Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is also available in other locations, so if you live somewhere else, you can still check whether your suburb or town participates in the program and is part of the service area. Website Enrollment Processing After submission, your information will be reviewed and processed. Once approved, your child will be officially enrolled in the program. Your child will begin receiving a new book in the mail each month within approximately 6–8 weeks of enrollment. Books will continue to arrive until the child turns five. How it works Once a child is enrolled, books are selected each month based on age and prepared for mailing through the program’s national distribution system. They are then delivered directly to the child’s home. This monthly process continues until the child turns five years old. Local implementation of the program is supported through community partners and sponsors who help ensure the program can be offered to families at no cost. Learn More About DPIL Thank you to our Supporters WeGo Together for Kids is grateful to our community partners and supporters who make this program possible. Your support helps bring free books and early learning opportunities to children in West Chicago. The success of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library relies on the support of our community. Help inspire a love of reading by giving the gift of books to local children. Support the Program

Get to know the dedicated team behind WeGo Together for Kids. Our passionate leaders and community partners work together to support families in West Chicago. Our Team Molly Beck Dean Director Roles: Mission oversight Partnership relationships Funding Fun Fact: I threw out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game! e-mail Jennifer Rodriguez Early Childhood Manager Programs I Oversee: The Basics Implementation in West Chicago Early Childhood Collaboration Work Group Car Repair Program Summer Play Groups Fun Fact: I lived in Kathmandu, Nepal for three months while studying abroad. e-mail Hannah Martin Program Manager Programs I Manage at WeGo Together for Kids: Mobile Rx (Food Distribution at Timber Lake Apartments) Summer Family Fitness Nights Free Community Events (Morning at the Farm, Night at the Arboretum, Back to School Event, etc.) Winter Coat Distribution Fun Fact: I’m adopted. e-mail Andrea Garcia Communications Manager Roles: Manage social media accounts and Community e-news Maintain and update the website Capturing pictures at events Support the Energy Efficiency Programs through outreach/ education Fun Fact: I love photography e-mail

Reach out to WeGo Together For Kids today for access to resources, programs, and community services. Get In Touch We’re here to answer your questions and provide the information you need We're Here to Answer Your Questions! If you have questions or comments, please reach out using the contact form. You can also contact our director, Molly Beck Dean, via email at beckdeanm@metrofamily.org beckdeanm@metrofamily.org Contact us First name Last name Email(Required) Phone Message(Required) Submit

Discover essential safety resources, including car seat safety, emergency preparedness and more for families in West Chicago. Safety Resources Filter by Age Group Ages 1-3 (Toddler) Ages 3-5 (Preschool) Ages 5-8 (K-2) Pregnant - 1 Filter by Language English Spanish Cinco maneras fáciles de prepararse para las emergencias View More Five Easy Ways to Get Emergency-Ready View More Keeping your child safe in and around your vehicle View More Water Safety- Facts about the Dangers of Drowning View More El peligro de ahogamiento infantil View More Seguirdad basica sobre el asiento de seguridad View More Keeping Children Safe During Winter Break View More Bike Safety View More Bus Safety View More Everything you need to know about car seat safety? View More Finding Help When Lost Social Story View More Home Safety Devices and Seat Belt Locks View More Keeping young Children Safe in the Car View More Keeping young Children Safe in the Car (Spanish) View More No Sidewalk No Problem Social Story View More Preventing Lead Poisoning in Children View More Seat Belt Safety Social Story View More SIDS View More Smart Devices to Find your Lost Child View More Staying with an Adult Social Story View More Sun Safety: Protecting your Child View More Winter Safety View More Manten seguro a tu niño dentro y fuera de tu vehículo View More Cinco maneras fáciles de prepararse para las emergencias View More Five Easy Ways to Get Emergency-Ready View More Keeping your child safe in and around your vehicle View More Water Safety- Facts about the Dangers of Drowning View More El peligro de ahogamiento infantil View More Seguirdad basica sobre el asiento de seguridad View More Keeping Children Safe During Winter Break View More Bike Safety View More Bus Safety View More Everything you need to know about car seat safety? View More Finding Help When Lost Social Story View More Home Safety Devices and Seat Belt Locks View More Keeping young Children Safe in the Car View More Keeping young Children Safe in the Car (Spanish) View More No Sidewalk No Problem Social Story View More Preventing Lead Poisoning in Children View More Seat Belt Safety Social Story View More SIDS View More Smart Devices to Find your Lost Child View More Staying with an Adult Social Story View More Sun Safety: Protecting your Child View More Winter Safety View More Manten seguro a tu niño dentro y fuera de tu vehículo View More Filter by Age Group Ages 1-3 (Toddler) Ages 3-5 (Preschool) Ages 5-8 (K-2) Pregnant - 1 Filter by Language English Spanish Safety Resources Can't Find What Your Looking For? Reach out and provide details about what resource we can help you with! Contact Us

Create structured, stress-free daily routines with tips on bedtime, school prep, and transitions to support your child’s development and family well-being. Routines Resources Transición entre los padres View More Transitioning Between Parents View More Babies Gain without Screens View More Los bebés ganan sin pantallas View More Family Digital Plan - Primary School View More Family Digital Plan- Birth to 5 View More No más pañales: ¿Está listo su hijo? View More No más pañales: Cómo empezar View More A Guide to Naptime View More Bedtime for preschoolers View More Bedtime Routine Social Story View More Brushing Teeth Social Story View More Bus Safety View More Day Night Confusion in Babies View More Do Babies Sleep Better Sleeping in a Dark Room? View More El sueño y los niños preescolares View More Getting off the School Bus Social Story View More Handwashing Social Story View More Las transiciones sin lágrimas View More My Summer Routine Social Story View More Parent’s Guide to Limiting Screen Time View More Parent’s Guide to Routines for Kids View More Sleep Cues to tell if Baby is Sleepy View More Tearless Transitions View More Filter by Age Group Ages 1-3 (Toddler) Ages 3-5 (Preschool) Ages 5-8 (K-2) Pregnant - 1 Filter by Language English Spanish Can't Find What Your Looking For? Reach out and provide details about what resource we can help you with! Contact Us Routines Resources Transición entre los padres View More Transitioning Between Parents View More Babies Gain without Screens View More Los bebés ganan sin pantallas View More Family Digital Plan - Primary School View More Family Digital Plan- Birth to 5 View More No más pañales: ¿Está listo su hijo? View More No más pañales: Cómo empezar View More A Guide to Naptime View More Bedtime for preschoolers View More Bedtime Routine Social Story View More Brushing Teeth Social Story View More Bus Safety View More Day Night Confusion in Babies View More Do Babies Sleep Better Sleeping in a Dark Room? View More El sueño y los niños preescolares View More Getting off the School Bus Social Story View More Handwashing Social Story View More Las transiciones sin lágrimas View More My Summer Routine Social Story View More Parent’s Guide to Limiting Screen Time View More Parent’s Guide to Routines for Kids View More Sleep Cues to tell if Baby is Sleepy View More Tearless Transitions View More Filter by Age Group Ages 1-3 (Toddler) Ages 3-5 (Preschool) Ages 5-8 (K-2) Pregnant - 1 Filter by Language English Spanish

Discover how Rental Assistance Programs can support you today. Housing Resources Rental Assistance Programs WeGo Together For Kids Assistance is provided only when funding is available, and applications must be submitted through a partnering agency. wegoveronica@gmail.com Website Dupage County 630-407-6500 Website Peoples Resource Center 630-682-5402 Website Catholic Charities in DuPage 630-495-8008 Website Puente De Pueblo Timberlake Apts. Irene Owens 630-876-6682 Main Park Ana Maria Vega 630-876-6305 Website Wayne Township 630-231-7173 Website Outreach Community 630-682-1910 Website Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program Provides funding for tenants or housing providers in Illinois who have pending eviction case. Website 211 Find local housing help, utility assistance, food, legal aid, and more by ZIP code Dial: 211 Website

Housing Resources Tenant & Landlord Rights 2025 Landlord Retaliation Protection Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025 Applies to: Tenants, Landlords Landlords cannot retaliate if tenants file complaints, organize, or assert rights. Action Required: Landlords: Document all lease actions; Tenants: Know rights. Reusable Screening Reports Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025 Applies to: Tenants, Landlords Tenants may submit free 30-day-old credit/eviction reports. Landlords must accept at no cost. Action Required: Use/update forms to accept reusable reports. Fee-Free Rent Payment Option Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025 Applies to: Landlords Landlords using fee-based portals must also allow check or cash payment with no fee. Action Required: Provide alternative payment methods. Flood Risk Disclosure Requirement Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025 Applies to: Landlords, Tenants Must disclose if a unit is in a flood zone or has flooded in past 10 years, including basement units. Action Required: Include disclosure in lease agreement.

For 20 years, WeGo Together for Kids has brought our community together to support families, build connections, and create lasting change. Explore our story and see how we’ve grown together through the years. Our History For 20 years, WeGo Together for Kids has brought our community together to support families, build connections, and create lasting change. Explore our story and see how we’ve grown together through the years. 2005-2006 2009-2013 2014-2018 2019-2020 2021-2023 2024 2025 & Beyond WeGo Together for Kids remains committed to our mission to support and enhance the health, safety, learning, and well-being of West Chicago children and families through a collaborative, coordinated, and comprehensive approach. Connecting our community, strengthening our families 2024 WeGo Cooks program begins at District 94, with local chefs teaching students to prepare healthy meals. Seven new funders are secured for various programs and initiatives Community Events begin to connect families to new experiences and locations. Emerging need for mental health support results in new parent and teen trainings and five social work interns focused on wellness. Mobile Rx Food Distribution begins at Timber Lake Apartments. 160+ families served monthly. WGTK adds three staff positions – Housing Navigator, Early Childhood Manager and Program Manager. 2023 More than 60 agencies are active in WGTK. Communications Manager staff position added. Small Bites nutritional snack club expands to all District 33 schools. Playground at Main Park Apartments is built. The annual Back to School Event resumes in person and moves to Cantigny Park. 2021- 2022 Governance charter approved by Steering Committee and partners. Transition of administrative sponsorship from District 33 to Metropolitan Family Services. Coordinator of Partnerships resigns. Full time Director is hired whose solely responsible is for WGTK. WGTK’s website launches. Major fire at Main Park Apartments activates WGTK partners to provide long term support. 2020 WGTK Steering Committee begins working with consultant via Illinois Action for Children to develop governance charter During the pandemic, WGTK serves as a hub for funding, information sharing and community response. WGTK Partners respond to food accessibility needs by moving the WeGo Market to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. Hundreds of families are served weekly. 2019 WGTK Founding Director resigns. Coordinator of Partnership position redesigned and oversees District 33’s Department of Partnerships and WGTK. 2016-2018 Community School Coordinators and Family Liaison positions are created WGTK receives Siemer Institute funding for work involving children experiencing homelessness and academic achievement. 2014-2015 Coordinator of Partnerships staff position created. WeGo Market opens at Leman Middle School. WGTK is awarded a federal Full Service Community Schools Grant for District 33 WGTK identifies six key result areas: Academic achievement, Youth and family health, Stable families, Community engagement, Emergency preparedness and Early childhood. 2009-2011 SS/HS grant ends but partners agree collaborative work is important and needs to continue. Collaboration has increased to 40 agencies. District 33 takes on administrative sponsor role and funds WGTK Director position. 2013 WGTK becomes first suburban United Way of Metro Chicago Neighborhood Network (UWNN) and receives grant funds for staff and programs. Metropolitan Family Services becomes fiscal sponsor. District 33 continues at administrative sponsor and houses staff. 2006 First WGTK collaboration meeting held with 14 partner agencies represented. Community Mental Health Clinicians are hired to serve District 33 children and families. 2005 Department of Justice Safe Schools, Healthy Students (SS/HS) grant awarded to District 33 focusing on violence prevention. WeGo Together for Kids Director (WGTK) is hired.

Interested in becoming a partner? Connect with WeGo Together for Kids to collaborate on initiatives that support families and children in West Chicago. Become a Partner Help us accomplish our mission of impacting families and children throughout the WeGo community! We're Here to Answer Your Questions! If you have questions or comments, please reach out using the contact form. You can also contact our director, Molly Beck Dean, via email at beckdeanm@metrofamily.org Contact us First name Last name Email(Required) Phone(Required) Organization(Required) Message(Required) Submit