A collection of local energy and utility assistance programs that help families save money through free kits, home energy assessments, bill discounts, and resources to reduce energy use and improve home comfort. Housing Resources Energy Efficiency Energy Saving Kit Program Eligible families can receive a free Energy Saving Kit with products designed to help reduce energy use at home. To apply, contact the DuPage County Department of Community Services and provide your utility account information to determine eligibility. If approved, the kit will be shipped directly to your home. Benefits include: Free energy-saving products Lower monthly utility bills Easy home energy upgrades Improved comfort and energy efficiency See the flyer for eligibility details and application information, or contact: 888-906-0161 for more infroamtion. Download the PDF Version of This Flyer Home Energy Savings Program Families can get started by contacting the program by phone, email, website, or QR code. After completing a free home energy assessment, households receive personalized recommendations to help reduce energy use and lower utility costs. Eligible families may also receive free or discounted energy-saving products like thermostats, showerheads, power strips, door sweeps, and pipe insulation. Benefits include: Lower utility bills Increased home comfort Reduced energy use Long-term cost savings See the flyer for application information, or contact: 312-201-4507 for more information. Download the PDF Version of This Flyer ComEd Low-Income Discount Program (LID) This program helps eligible households lower their monthly electric bills. Eligibility is based on household income (up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level). Customers approved for LIHEAP are automatically enrolled, while others can apply through their local assistance agency or ComEd’s enrollment process. Once approved, families receive a monthly discount on their ComEd electric bill for up to 24 months. Benefits include: Monthly electric bill discounts Savings for low-income households Help managing rising energy costs Up to 24 months of support after approval See the flyer for application information. Download the PDF Version of This Flyer

Join us at Cantigy in Wheaton for our annual back-to-school event! An evening full of family events, entertainment, and school supply giveaways! Back To School Event Join us August 10th at Cantigny Park for a special event for West Chicago students and families. The event will feature a backpack giveaway, 70+ community resource partners, health fair, safety zone, and raffles. LOCATION : Cantigny Park Date : August 10th, 2026 Time : 5:30-7:30 pm Volunteers handing out backpacks at the Back to School Event Sign Up for Volunteering! We’re looking for volunteers for our Back-to-School Event! Volunteers will be assigned to different areas to help make the day a success. Join us and help make this event even more meaningful for the students and families we serve. Click Here! ¡Haz clic aquí! Resource Partner Sign Up! Be part of this year’s Back to School Event and help create a fun, engaging day for West Chicago families! We invite partners to host an activity for school-aged children that ties into a back-to-school theme or your organization’s mission. Giveaways for kids and resources for parents are welcome. Click below to register and get more details about what to bring and how to prepare. Reserve Your Spot One of our partners, The Kitchen Table , at the Back-to-School event. Support Us! WeGo Together for Kids is proud to support West Chicago families through our annual Back to School Event on August 10th. Each K–12 student receives a backpack filled with supplies, and this year, we anticipate serving over 1,600 students. You can help by donating items directly through our Amazon Wishlist, every contribution makes a difference. Support! Backpacks for preschoolers, educare, D33 and D94 students. Backpacks for preschoolers, Educare, D33 and D94 students. Back to School Event Guidelines! We're happy to welcome families! Please review these guidelines to ensure a smooth event. Everyone is welcome to attend. Preschoolers from Educare West DuPage, D33 students (preschool through 8th grade), and D94 students will receive backpacks with essential school supplies. Backpacks are limited. Entry to Cantigny is free on the day of the event. Please mention WeGo Together for Kids at the gate. Families may begin lining up as early as 4:30 PM. Event entry starts at 5:30 PM. No ID is necessary to attend. Have fun! Download the 2026 Flyers Business Sponsor List 2026

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 Energy Efficiency View Resources Apartment/ House Search View Resources Tenants/ Landlord Rights View Resources

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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

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