Housing Resources Homeless Shelters DuPage Pads Type: Interim & permanent shelter Address: 703 W Liberty Dr, Wheaton, IL Phone Number: 630‑682‑3846 opt 1 Hours/ Intake Details: Mon–Wed 8:30–15:00; Thu 8:30–12:00; Fri 8:30–15:00; intake by phone or walk‑up Website Bridge Communities Type: Transitional housing for families Glen Ellyn, IL (DuPage County) 630‑545‑0610 ext 20 Hours/ Intake Details: Ongoing intakes for families in need Website 360 Youth Services Type: Youth shelter (18–24) Address: 1323 Bond St #119, Naperville, IL 60563 (Serves Naperville and DuPage County) Phone Number: 630‑961‑2992 ext 1168 Intake Details: Emergency & transitional youth housing Website Family Shelter Service Type: Family/domestic violence shelter Address: 605 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone Number: 630‑469‑5650 (24/7 hotline) Intake Details: 24/7 intake and shelter for victims; immediate assistance available Hesed House Type: Emergency & family shelter Address: 659 S River St, Aurora, IL 60506 (serves Aurora and DuPage) Phone Number: 630‑897‑2156 Intake Details: Family & adult shelter options available Catholic Charities Type: Emergency shelter network Address: 314 N Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506 (Serves DuPage, Cook Counties) Phone Number: (630) 820-3220 Intake Details: Transitional & emergency housing support Website Illinois DHS Emergency Type: State transitional housing Serves: DuPage & surrounding counties Phone Number: 877‑426‑6515 (statewide hotline) Intake Details: Centralized intake for emergency housing assistance

Explore expert-backed strategies on parenting, child behavior, emotional development, and social skills to foster a nurturing home environment. Comer fuera de casa con niños pequeños View Full Details Dining Away from Home with Young Children View Full Details Tres maneras de consolar a un niño View Full Details Comfort Strategies View Full Details Lidiando con sentimientos de culpa View Full Details Dealing with Parental Guilt View Full Details Babies Gain without Screens View Full Details Los bebés ganan sin pantallas View Full Details A Parent’s Guide to Raising Screen-Free Babies View Full Details Be Tech Wise with Baby View Full Details ¡Sea sabio con la tecnología y el bebé! 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WeGo Together for Kids empowers families in West Chicago with essential early childhood resources, education, and support. Explore our initiatives and join us in building a stronger community. Connecting Our Community, Strengthening Our Families WeGo Together for Kids is a collective impact initiative that brings together 70 community partners from across the Chicagoland region to support West Chicago families with children birth – 12th grade. View Resources Contact Us Movement & Play event attendees Welcome to WeGo Together for Kids A Passion for Serving Families and Children Learn More About Us At WeGo Together for Kids, we believe that every child deserves a thriving future. Our community partners provide essential resources, guidance, and support to families. Rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to equity, our vision is a vibrant and engaged West Chicago community where children and families reach their full potential. Explore Some of Our Resources Behavior & Parenting View List Health & Safety View List Rental Assistance View List Legal Information View List Homeless Shelters View List Routines View List Why Choose Us Nurturing Every Child with Love & Care Our vision is a vibrant and engaged West Chicago community where children and families reach their full potential. Learn More Comprehensive Support: We offer a wide range of resources, programs, and events to meet the unique needs of children and families at every stage of development. Trusted Community Partners: With a network of dedicated educators, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, we ensure families receive the guidance and tools they need to succeed. Focus on Every Child’s Growth: Our holistic approach prioritizes each child’s emotional, social, and educational development, creating a foundation for lifelong success. Resources Explore our wide array of resources aimed at empowering and supporting families View Resources Community Join our Community E-News to foster a brighter future and stay connected with the latest news! Sign Up Impact Read about the positive impact we and our partners have had across our families and communities! Read Stories Upcoming Events Multiple Dates Mon, Jun 08 Casa Michoacan DuPage Zumba / Casa Michoacan DuPage Details Jun 08, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Casa Michoacan DuPage, 900 E Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185, USA Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 09 NAMI DuPage Suicide Loss Support Group / Grupo de apoyo por pérdida por suicidio de NAMI DuPage / NAMI DuPage Details Jun 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM NAMI DuPage, 117 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 09 NAMI DuPage Parent Roundtable / 117 N County Farm Rd Details Jun 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 117 N County Farm Rd, 117 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA Multiple Dates Wed, Jun 10 Padres en Conversación y Colaboración / Zoom Details Jun 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Zoom Multiple Dates Mon, Jun 15 Noches de Bienestar Familiar / Las ubicaciones se encuentran en el folleto Details Jun 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Las ubicaciones se encuentran en el folleto ¡Clases gratuitas de baile y yoga durante todo el verano para toda la familia! Load More See All Events Kids doing a nature search Fun on the slide at Morton Arboretum Kids exploring tadpoles at Morton Arboretum Riding through the obstacle course at Bike Rodeo Kids playing together at Day in the Arboretum See What We Do From fun family events to training events for parents to food distributions, we take pride in everything we do when it comes to helping families and children. Explore our gallery showcasing what we've accomplished throughout the years! View Gallery Testimonials What The Community Is Saying DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team Great job WeGo Together for Kids on planning a day at the farm for West Chicago families! PLT was proud to support this event where families spent time together outdoors! Community Parent These family activities make a big difference. Thank you. WGTK Steering Committee I commit my time and energy to WGTK Steering Committee because I love the families who make West Chicago their home and because I respect my partners and find inspiration in their efforts. Molly Beck Dean – Director, WGTK We maximize resources to maximize impact — duplicating efforts doesn’t help anyone if we’re not communicating schedules and services. Subscribe to Our Community Newsletter! First name* Last name Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit

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Start Now Lice aren’t nice! 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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

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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