Family Resource Center

10/23/2026

Families with little learners, this one’s for you! 💛 Check out the Effingham County Connections Little Learners Club and enjoy a morning filled with movement, play, and a little fall and Halloween fun!

📅 Friday, October 23 ⏰ 10:00–11:00 a.m. 📍 104 E. Blohm Ave., Effingham, IL

They will focus on gross motor development through fun movement activities! 🍁👻

✨ FREE for children ages 0–5! ✨

☕ Grab your coffee, invite a friend, and bring your little ones out for a fun morning of learning, playing, and connecting with other families!

Spread the word and make plans to stop by! 🧡

10/22/2026

🧡💜 **October is about prevention, awareness, and creating safer communities.** 💜🧡

October recognizes both **National Bullying Prevention Month** and **Domestic Violence Awareness Month**, reminding us that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported.

Bullying can leave lasting scars, and domestic violence can impact individuals and families in ways that aren't always visible. Both remind us how important it is to speak up, stand together, and create spaces where people feel safe and valued.

✨ **This month, SAFE encourages you to:**
🧡 Choose kindness and use your words to uplift others.
💜 Support survivors and remind them they are not alone.
🧡 Stand up when you witness bullying or harmful behavior.
💜 Promote healthy relationships built on respect, trust, and safety.
🧡 Be part of creating a community where everyone can thrive.

💬 **Words have power. Love should never hurt. Everyone deserves safety.**

If you or someone you know needs support, SAFE is here to help. Our 24-hour Sexual Assault hotline is available at **1-800-625-1414**.

Together, we can build communities rooted in kindness, respect, and safety. 💙

10/22/2026

🎃👻 BOO! IT’S HAPPENING TODAY! 👻🎃

🧡🖤 Get ready for some Halloween fun because Effingham County Connections Trick or Treat Street is TODAY! 🍬🍭

🕷️ Grab your little ghosts, goblins, witches, and superheroes and join us for an afternoon full of treats, smiles, and spooky fun! 🧙‍♀️🦇

📍 Thelma Keller Convention Center
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We can’t wait to see all your spooktacular costumes! Come out, join the fun, and make some fang-tastic memories! 🧡🕸️

10/21/2026

🚐 COMING TOMORROW!

📍 104 E. Blohm Ave. Effingham, IL
📅 October 21 | 🕘 9 AM–3 PM (closed for lunch)

💙 Affordable, confidential reproductive health care close to home!

🚐 Illinois Family Planning Center Mobile Health Unit Coming to Effingham County!

Need affordable, confidential reproductive health care? The Illinois Family Planning Center Mobile Health Unit will be at the Effingham County Health Department South Location on:

📅 October 21
🕘 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (closed for lunch)

Services may include:
✅ Birth control
✅ STI testing and treatment
✅ Pregnancy testing
✅ Reproductive health education
✅ Preventive health services

📞 Call to schedule your appointment today!

High-quality care. Close to home. Your health matters.

10/19/2026

🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Will Be Here Before We Know It!🍂🦃

The holiday season is right around the corner, and Effingham County FISH will be hosting their Annual Thanksgiving Meal! 🧡🍽️

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, kindness, and coming together as a community. ❤️ If you have questions or would like to reserve a meal, please contact FISH at 217-994-1350 for more information.

10/19/2026

🍎📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Coming Up!

Parents, don’t forget to make time for those important conversations about your child’s growth, learning, and success!

If finding childcare is making it difficult to attend your parent-teacher conference, Crisis Nursery of Effingham County is here to help!

Whether you need a little time to meet with your child’s teacher, ask questions, or talk about ways to support their learning, you don’t have to navigate childcare challenges alone.

📞 Don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you and your little ones! 217-342-3000 ext. 1 💙

10/19/2026

🚐 Effingham County, Take Charge of Your Health! 💙

📣 Don’t wait schedule your appointment! The Illinois Family Planning Centers Mobile Health Unit is coming to Effingham County to bring affordable, confidential reproductive health care closer to you.

📍Where: 104 E. Blohm Ave. Effingham
📅 When: October 21
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Closed for lunch)

Services may include:
✅ Birth control
✅ STI testing and treatment
✅ Pregnancy testing
✅ Reproductive health education
✅ Preventive health services

📞 Take the next step for your health! Call today to schedule your appointment.

💙 Your health matters. Your care matters. And quality care is closer than you think!

📲 Share this post to help others in Effingham County access the care they deserve!

🚐 Illinois Family Planning Center Mobile Health Unit Coming to Effingham County!

Need affordable, confidential reproductive health care? The Illinois Family Planning Center Mobile Health Unit will be at the Effingham County Health Department South Location on:

📅 October 21
🕘 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (closed for lunch)

Services may include:
✅ Birth control
✅ STI testing and treatment
✅ Pregnancy testing
✅ Reproductive health education
✅ Preventive health services

📞 Call to schedule your appointment today!

High-quality care. Close to home. Your health matters.

10/14/2026

Flora Public Library is located in Flora, IL and houses over 48,000 items. Come visit us today!

10/14/2026

Free laundry day today!!!!

🧼🫧It’s Free Laundry Day!! We’ll be at The Laundry Basket from 9am-12pm (or until funds run out)

10/13/2026

🎃👻 BOO! We’ll See You There! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular time! 🕸️🦇 We’re excited to join Effingham County Connections for their Annual Trick-or-Treat Street at Thelma Keller on October 22nd! 🍬🍭

Bring your little ghosts and goblins, stop by and see us, and enjoy a frightfully fun time! 👻🧙‍♀️

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🎃🍬

🕸️🦇