Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center

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05/14/2026

Summer EBT is back to help eligible families access food during the summer months.

Each eligible school-aged child will receive a one-time benefit of $120.

Most eligible children will receive benefits automatically, while some households may need to apply.

đź’» Visit abe.illinois.gov/sebtPortal to:

• Use the screener to check eligibility
• Find out if you need to apply
• Get the latest Summer EBT updates

05/14/2026

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Thursday, May 21 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! This year, MOPD is celebrating GAAD with Apple on Thursday, May 21 from 3 PM to 7 PM at Central West Community Center (2102 W Ogden Ave). First, MOPD will host a panel about disability, accessibility, and technology. Then, Apple will lead an interactive learning session that highlights built-in accessibility features. Apple builds accessibility features into every product, so everyone can use them in ways that work best for them.

MOPD strives to make Chicago the most accessible and inclusive city in the world. This includes digital accessibility! People with disabilities deserve to independently consume and interact with digital applications and content. Together, MOPD and Apple will give you the tools you need to conquer the digital world.

Sign up now: https://forms.office.com/g/mUXTfX2JQ4

05/14/2026

Happy Monday all👋! We hope all had a blessed Mother’s Day. Registration for The 2nd Annual Catch-22 Resource Venue is now LIVE🤗!! Our Catch-22 Resource Venue is the 1st of its kind public resource fair in the Chicago Proper area for adults with disabilities. The registration link is as follows: https://bit.ly/3QWYcep
Thank you to our sponsors 19th Ward Alderman Matt O'Shea’s office, Al's Cookie Mixx, & The Arc of Illinois for your support & making this year’s event more impactful. Please refer to the flyer for more details. Stay tuned! More exciting event details are soon to follow🤗!

05/14/2026
05/14/2026
Registration for The 2nd Annual Catch-22 Resource Venue is now LIVE Catch-22 Resource Venue is the 1st of its kind publi...
05/12/2026

Registration for The 2nd Annual Catch-22 Resource Venue is now LIVE Catch-22 Resource Venue is the 1st of its kind public resource fair in the Chicago Proper area for adults with disabilities. The registration link is as follows: https://bit.ly/3QWYcep

Happy Monday all👋! We hope all had a blessed Mother’s Day. Registration for The 2nd Annual Catch-22 Resource Venue is now LIVE🤗!! Our Catch-22 Resource Venue is the 1st of its kind public resource fair in the Chicago Proper area for adults with disabilities. The registration link is as follows: https://bit.ly/3QWYcep
Thank you to our sponsors 19th Ward Alderman Matt O'Shea’s office, Al's Cookie Mixx, & The Arc of Illinois for your support & making this year’s event more impactful. Please refer to the flyer for more details. Stay tuned! More exciting event details are soon to follow🤗!

Parents, caregivers, grandparents, and educators — this FREE event is for YOU! Did you know that social and emotional he...
05/12/2026

Parents, caregivers, grandparents, and educators — this FREE event is for YOU!

Did you know that social and emotional health starts developing from birth?

Join us for Healthy Minds From the Beginning: What Every Family Should Know and learn simple, everyday ways to support your child’s emotional well-being from birth to age 8.

đź“… May 19, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
28 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
FREE lunch included!

You’ll walk away with:
- Easy parenting tips you can use immediately
- A better understanding of child development
- Resources to help your child thrive emotionally and socially
- Support from trusted community organizations

Register today!
đź”— https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=U_ju6rN4h0mCK94ZeMAwHSforMlBITFBpe5ugzpZ3l1UMTQ5WkZMNldPTVVNREtSTEFRNUo4UFZCTy4u&route=shorturl

Tag a parent, caregiver, teacher, or friend who should be there! 👇💙

05/08/2026

✨Save the Date! ISVI Opening Doors Program for families with a child who is visually impaired, with or without additional disabilities, and under the age of 6.

Where: Illinois School for the Visually Impaired & Illinois Department of Human Services
Date: May 31 - June 3

For information and registration, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_qHDKUfR3ld6HtFy1PNiAJkhalZM4q4l/view

Great Early Intervention information!
05/08/2026

Great Early Intervention information!

Address

1901 S 4th St, Ste 209
Effingham, IL
62401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18664367842

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