Learn about WeGo Together for Kids and our mission to support children and families in West Chicago. Discover how we collaborate with partners to create lasting impact. Early Childhood Programs Discover the Right Fit for Your Family! From pregnancy to preschool, West Chicago offers wonderful early childhood programs and prenatal supports to help your family grow strong. Explore your options and find the perfect programs to help your little one — and your whole family — thrive! Behavioral Perspective Inc 245 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185 Behavioral Perspective, Inc. provides in-home, in-clinic, and after-school ABA therapy for children with Autism. They also offer Apple Academy (a preschool alternative for ages 2–7), school consultations, and diagnostic testing. Learn More D33 Birth to Three 108 Sherman St, West Chicago, IL 60185 District 33’s FREE Birth to Three offers programming for Expectant Parents and children up to three years old. Families can enjoy a Toy and Book Lending Library, Home Visiting, Parent Groups for both Mom and Dad, Field Trips, and Connections to Resources and Referrals. Learn More D33 Pioneer Pre-K 615 Kenwood Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185 D33 Pioneer Preschool serves children aged 3-5, and offers special education services to children who qualify such as Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapies and Social Work. Children enjoy weekly music and library lessons. All students receive Free meals and Transportation. Sign up Learn More D94 Wildcat Pre-K 326 Joliet St, West Chicago, IL 60185 West Chicago Community High School offers a Wildcat Preschool for kids ages 2.5–5. Held Tuesday–Thursday during fall and spring, the program is led by Child Development students and includes learning activities, a Brookfield Zoo trip, and a preschool graduation. Learn More Child and Family Connections 550 Warrenville Rd, Suite 100B Lisle, IL 60532 Child & Family Connections supports families with children under 3 who have developmental concerns. Specialists provide guidance and strategies to help children grow, learn, and communicate through everyday routines. Learn More Educare West DuPage 851 Pearl Road West Chicago, IL 60185 Educare West DuPage is an early childhood school that offers an Expecting Families and Teen Mom’s Program, Birth to 3 and Preschool Programming, Full Day and Full Year Options Hours 7am-5:30pm, Free meals, and More… Learn More EasterSeals DuPage & Fox Valley 1555 Bond St. Suite 115 Naperville, IL 60563 EasterSeals provides therapy and support services for children with developmental delays or disabilities. They offer evaluations, screenings, and work with Early Intervention to identify and address delays early. Learn More Family Focus 2174 Gladstone Ct #G Glendale Heights, IL60139 Family Focus supports West Chicago families through Doula Services and Home Visiting using the Parents as Teachers model. Their programs focus on child development, early detection of delays, and school readiness. Learn More Teen Parent Connection 475 Taft Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Teen Parent Connection offers FREE programming for young moms (22 and younger) and dads (25 years and younger). TPC offers Childbirth Classes, Doula services, Parent Support Groups, Home Visiting, Prevention Programs, Therapy Services and a Parent’s Pantry. Learn More West Chicago Park District 201 W. National St, West Chicago, IL 60185 Off 2 School helps children build preschool readiness and social skills—no potty training required. Keppler Learning Center offers 2- or 3-day preschool programs for ages 3–5 to support a smooth transition to kindergarten. Learn More YWCA Metropolitan Chicago 2055 West Army Trail Road, Suite 140, Addison, IL 60101 YWCA Metropolitan Chicago offers the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to help income-eligible families pay for child care while working or in school. They also offer referrals and support in finding care. Open Mon–Thu 8AM–4PM, Fri 8AM–1:30PM. To speak to a staff member call 630-790-6600. Learn More World Relief 191 S. Gary Ave. Suite 130, Carol Stream, IL 60188 World Relief offers early childhood programming, summer camps, multilingual academic support, mentorship, mental health resources, and other community-based integration opportunities for immigrant and refugee children as they try to adapt to American culture. Interested families should complete an intake (10 different languages) and request Early Childhood Services/Case Management. Intake form

Housing Resources Family Fitness & Credit Builder Programs H.O.M.E. DuPage Program Type: Financial Fitness / Credit Services Offered: 1600 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 260‑2500 Services Offered: Workshops & one-on-one coaching in budgeting, credit reports, banking, debt reduction Eligibility: DuPage residents; free Website DuPage PADS Empowerment Center Program Type: Budgeting & Credit Services Offered: 703 W Liberty Dr, Wheaton, IL (630) 682-3846 Services Offered: Offers “Personal Budget” & “Understanding Credit Report” workshops and coaching Eligibility: Clients served by PADS; free Website Pathways to Financial Health (GreenPath) Program Type: Financial Counseling Services Offered: Online/phone; MI-based but available nationwide 877‑933‑9974 Services Offered: One-on-one counseling on budgeting, debt, credit issues Eligibility: Public; likely free Website Christians Against Poverty (CAP Money Course) Program Type: Budgeting workshops Services Offered: Naperville, IL (DuPage) 888‑777‑4620 Services Offered: Free 3-session budgeting course Eligibility/ Cost: Free Website People’s Resource Center Program Type: Financial Literacy Workshops Services Offered: Various sites in DuPage County (630) 682-5402 Services Offered: Budgeting tools & financial education Eligibility/ Cost: Free for community Website Hope’s Front Door / Pathways Program Type: Budgeting & credit counseling Address/ Coverage: Downers Grove, IL (DuPage) (630) 322‑9803 Services Offered: 9-month budgeting & credit counseling program Eligibility/ Cost: Free services Website YWCA Metro Chicago Program Type: Financial Management Workshops Address/ Coverage: Addison, IL (630) 790‑6600 Services Offered: Virtual workshops on budgeting & understanding credit Eligibility/ Cost: Free Website Illinois State Treasurer Program Type: Online Financial Literacy Resources Address/ Coverage: Online Services Offered: Guides and tips for budgeting, credit, emergency funds Eligibility/ Cost: Free Website

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 WeGo Together for Kids social media accounts Maintain and update the website Capturing pictures at events and programs Manage the community e-news Fun Fact: I love photography and enjoy capturing scenic views e-mail Veronica Caballero Housing Navigator Roles: Provide housing referrals through IRIS Offer resources for rental assistance, credit repair, legal aid, and eviction prevention Support families at risk of housing instability Fun Fact: Before becoming a Housing Navigator, I worked as a nail technician for over 12 years. e-mail

Explore a complete library of early childhood resources, including parenting tips, education tools, and child development support to help families in West Chicago thrive. Early Childhood Resources Explore a wealth of resources designed to support children and families during early childhood, birth to age 8. Our comprehensive library empowers caregivers with the tools and knowledge they need to nurture growth and success. Behavior & Parenting View Resource Food & Nutrition View Resources Health View Resources Potty Training View Resource Routines View Resources School Readiness View Resource Safety View Resource Play View Resource

Discover a full range of housing resources to help West Chicago families find safe, stable homes. From rental assistance and affordable housing options to tenant rights, homeownership guidance, and family support services, we’ve got the tools you need to thrive. Housing Resources Discover resources to support safe and stable housing for all. Our collection offers tools and guidance to find housing assistance, strengthen financial stability, and promote secure, healthy living environments. Rental Assistance View Resource Homeless Shelters View Resources Financial Fitness & Credit Building View Resources West Chicago Apartments View Resources Legal Resources View Resources Apartment/ House Search View Resources Tenants/ Landlord Rights View Resources

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.

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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

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Find expert tips on healthy eating, nutrition education, and access to food programs in West Chicago to support your child’s growth and well-being. 6 Things to know about picky eating Start Now Boost Babies Sensory and Feeding Skills with these Fun Food Play Ideas Start Now Feeding Start Now Food and Drinks to Limit for Baby Start Now Getting Kids to Eat their Veggies Start Now Is baby ready for solids? Start Now Parents’ Guide to Letting Baby Play with Food Start Now Parent’s Guide to How Feeding Helps Baby Talk Start Now Parent’s Guide to Starting Solid Foods Start Now Quick and Easy Purees Made with “Superfoods” Start Now Say Yes to Healthy Snacks Start Now Should I wake my baby to feed them? Start Now What is cluster feeding, reasons, tips, and what to expect? Start Now Why Burping Matters Start Now ¡Diga que sí a los bocadillos! Start Now Filter by Age Group Ages 1-3 (Toddler) Ages 3-5 (Preschool) Ages 5-8 (K-2) Pregnant - 1 Filter by Language English Food and Nutrition Resources Food and Nutrition Resources Filter by Age Group Ages 1-3 (Toddler) Ages 3-5 (Preschool) Ages 5-8 (K-2) Pregnant - 1 Filter by Language English 6 Things to know about picky eating Start Now Boost Babies Sensory and Feeding Skills with these Fun Food Play Ideas Start Now Feeding Start Now Food and Drinks to Limit for Baby Start Now Getting Kids to Eat their Veggies Start Now Is baby ready for solids? Start Now Parents’ Guide to Letting Baby Play with Food Start Now Parent’s Guide to How Feeding Helps Baby Talk Start Now Parent’s Guide to Starting Solid Foods Start Now Quick and Easy Purees Made with “Superfoods” Start Now Say Yes to Healthy Snacks Start Now Should I wake my baby to feed them? Start Now What is cluster feeding, reasons, tips, and what to expect? Start Now Why Burping Matters Start Now ¡Diga que sí a los bocadillos! Start Now Can't Find What Your Looking For? Reach out and provide details about what resource we can help you with! Contact Us

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