Helping Us Grow

07/14/2022

The Helping Us Grow Program believes that parents are their child's first and most important teachers. Children are born into this world ready to learn, but do not come with directions. Parenting is hard! As a Family Support Specialist you will work directly with families, supporting them as they navigate the difficult task of raising young children. The goals of the program is to increase parents knowledge of child development, provide early detection of developmental delays or health concerns through screening tools, increase the child's school readiness and success, and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect. During the weekly or biweekly visits with families you will focus on 3 areas with the families: child development, family wellness, and parent-child interactions.

This position is full time (37. 5 hours a week), M-F with flexible hours. Applicants must have a bachelors degree. Travel around McHenry County is required, and mileage is reimbursed. We are currently "seeing" families through virtual video or phone calls due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

For more information or if interested in applying please contact Elyse at [Email hidden]

06/16/2022

RSVP by this weekend!

Our end of the year HUG summer bash is right around the corner! If you’re a HUG family and haven’t RSVP’d to your Family Support Specialist yet, do so now! We hope to see you all there ☀️

05/24/2022

05/02/2022

Getting vaccinated is an important part of a healthy pregnancy.

04/30/2022

For little ones, appreciating diversity often begins with appreciating themselves. That's why each morning, Wes and Elijah start their day by looking in the mirror and repeating affirmations in their "proud voices"!

04/01/2022

All children experience the world differently, and those differences are even greater for autistic children. That's why we developed new resources to help little ones and caregivers foster a sense of belonging: m.sesame.org/autism

03/31/2022

Kids and families continue to face new challenges each day as a result of COVID-19. With support from Viatris, we've created new resources to help young children and the adults in their lives. Explore today for self-care strategies, tips for coping with change, and more: https://bit.ly/3wQV1c2

03/30/2022

Goodbyes are hard! Here are some ways to make it easier on you and your kiddo.

03/22/2022

Stumped on finding new things to do? We've got you covered! Read this article for fun and educational activities to do with your little ones when you have free time.
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03/08/2022

Happy International Women's Day!!

02/28/2022

While every child needs to learn important coping skills to bounce back from tough times, there are many ways to get there! Our new course, Roads to Resilience, aims to share important strategies to help young children and families thrive. Register now: https://bit.ly/33OiDkU

02/24/2022

We believe in a world where all children can reach their full potential and humanity — and do so in celebration of every aspect of their identity. That's why we work to help little ones not only build self-confidence, but support others as an upstander.