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Sesame Street: Bessie and James Take Flight | Power of We Club

Sesame Street’s “The Power of We Club” celebrates James Banning and Bessie Coleman. They were the first African American man and woman to get their pilot’s license in the United States. Some people thought they shouldn’t learn to fly because of the color of their skin but that didn't stop them!

Sesame Street: Bessie and James Take Flight | Power of We Club The Power of We Club is celebrating Black History Month by hearing stories about amazing African Americans. Today, they are learning about James Banning and ...

Engineering and physics are happening all the time in Preschool! Here are a few Hummingbird girls who created a "machine that makes chocolate"- FAB!

Shaun Shiller Fequiere, AKA Kangol Kid, was more than the member of UTFO who boasted a memorable product endorsement.

After his colon cancer diagnosis, Shaun became an advocate for preventative care in the Black community, and his legacy has carried on through his artistry and advocacy.

Learn more about the remarkable life Kangol Kid:
https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/black-history-month-spotlight-kangol-kid/

Legendary Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant lived a life of incredible discipline and focus, and being a dad was the center of his life.

This Black History Month, Children's Home & Aid takes a look at Kobe's greatest achievements, including his role as an all-star father to his four daughters.

Read more about Kobe at:
https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/black-history-month-spotlight-kobe-bryant/

This year, we are recognizing BHM and its Black Health and Wellness theme in a way that draws attention to some of the health challenges faced by the Black community and the systemic barriers that prevent equitable access to care.

Juice WRLD, a local legend whose meteoric rise to fame ended far too soon, is profiled by Children's Home and Aid for Black History Month. In this piece, we honor the life of this talented artist, while seizing the opportunity to learn and lead from his experience.

Read the full profile at:

https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/black-history-month-spotlight-jarad-juice-wrld-higgins/

2022's Black History Month shone a much-needed light on the importance of Black Health and Wellness.

As we wrap up this important time of year, it is important to emphasize that many barriers to health equity still persist in Black and Brown communities, where obstacles to care are more prevalent than their white counterparts.

To read features about Black trailblazers in health and medicine, and what Children's Home and Aid is doing to address these disparities, visit us at: https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/black-history-month-2022/

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Happy Twosday! In honor of 2.2.22 the Hummingbird children made TuTu's and Twosday crowns! Fun math activity for real life!

Due to forecasted heavy snow, we will be closed tomorrow -Wednesday 2/2
Stay safe! ⛄️

Child care relief funds have provided critical support for stabilizing child care programs and preventing

more permanent closures of programs during the pandemic, but this is just the beginning of what’s needed to recover and rebuild after decades of underfunding. Robust federal funding on a permanent basis will lead to significant long-term improvements. Congress must help states build upon the foundation for a better system they have started with relief funds. https://www.childcareaware.org/our-issues/advocacy/take-action/speak-up-child-care/

Oral Health | Sesame Street in Communities

Now more than ever with those holiday sweet treats we need to make sure children brush their teeth! Here is a fun activity you can try to encourage brushing!
https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/subtopics/oral-health/

Oral Health | Sesame Street in Communities Keeping children’s smiles healthy at every age and stage is an important part of keeping their whole bodies well.

Join our team of therapists!

Apply now at https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/careers/

Join our team of therapists!

Apply now at https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/careers/

Parents, please see Remind App for an important message.

Join our team of bilingual foster care case aides!

https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/careers/

Holidays can be stressful! Please take care of yourself! ❤️

De-stressing and self-care are important parts of parenting. To learn how to identify your stress levels rising and stop stress right in its tracks, visit https://buff.ly/31oUjoU

Shining a Light on National Adoption Month

All children deserve the same chance to love, to learn, to dream, and to make their way in the world.

Thank you to the entire Children’s Home & Aid community of families, staff, partners, and supporters who are committed to listening and learning from youth in care about what they need on their journey of healing.

Shining a Light on National Adoption Month You can join us in raising awareness and learn more about how we're strengthening families and communities across Illinois throughout the entire year.

The Ahlquist Agenda - Episode 6

Need a good listen while traveling for the holidays?

In the latest episode of the Ahlquist Agenda, we talk about the importance of the early care and education system: how it impacts the economy, and what Illinois and the federal government are doing to make it more accessible and affordable. We’re also joined by members of We, The Village IL, a group working to make the early education and care system better for Illinois families.

Listen at the link below or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!

The Ahlquist Agenda - Episode 6 The Ahlquist Center advocates for equitable policies and social supports that create social capital.

We are so grateful for YOU - all of our families! For your trust in us and your partnership as we care for and educate your child(ren). What are you grateful for this year?

Math is all around us and the more we practice at home the more fun children have with it! Math skills can be learned doing every day activities! Check it out!

✨ Monday provocation ✨

Learning number names and repeating the sequence of number names to 10 (and eventually to 20 and more) is important mathematics learning. This prepares children to talk about quantities. Children learn to say the sequence of number names from 1 to 10, and eventually to 20 and beyond.

Encourage children to use number words and practice the sequence of number words. Connecting these words to the quantities they represent deepens children’s learning.

Connection and belonging are human needs.

In this week's blog, learn more about this important issue and read the powerful story of a grandmother who partnered with us to adopt her grandkids and provide them permanence and stability. Listening goes hand in hand with healing. Join us in raising awareness so children and youth in foster care are able to feel connected, supported, and thrive.



http://childrenshomeandaid.org/recognizing-national-adoption-month

Really good reminders! 👍🏼

The Ahlquist Agenda - Children's Home & Aid

Episode 5 of the Ahlquist Agenda is live!

This month, Eric Mayo is joined by our own Julia Noobler and Jamie Ellison of ReDeploy Illinois to discuss the positive impact of youth violence prevention programs.

You can find the Ahlquist Agenda on all of your favorite streaming platforms.

The Ahlquist Agenda - Children's Home & Aid At Ahlquist Agenda, we invite you to take an inside look at how we think about policy: why it matters, how it impacts youth, families, and communities, and what you can do to help.

The Power of Fathers- Result of the Quart

Our most recent result of the quarter showcases the success of our Power of Fathers Program. Participating fathers were found to spend more time with their children, improved their parenting and co-parenting skills and overall relationships with their children and co-parents.

For even more insight on the Power of Fathers, check out October's Ahlquist Agenda podcast!

The Power of Fathers- Result of the Quart Read more about the program and the impact we are having on fathers

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

At Children's Home and Aid, we believe the most important asset for child and youth wellbeing is the family.

As we close Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we stand in cooperation with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence by sharing our available resources for families affected by violence.

We stand in solidarity with all victims of domestic violence and recognize our staff and other allies who do whatever it takes to support individuals and strengthen families.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Learn more about available resources and our thoughts on recognizing this month in our blog.

K Is for Kindness | Sesame Street in Communities

Children learn from the adults around them! Enjoy this cute video from Head Start.

K Is for Kindness | Sesame Street in Communities Join Elmo, Abby, and friends in singing this special song about kindness.

The Eagle Room preschoolers were so engaged the other day! So many skills are being learned while playing. Science happens when they explore tree bark, and fine motor skills are strengthened while playing with sand and marbles. The art experience that day was water color painting.

Fall Fest was a big hit! We enjoyed having the travelling petting zoo at our event! We are still enrolling children so let your friends know! Have them call and see if they are eligible! 847-630-671-2400

We are so lucky to have our supportive community groups! Thank you to the GFWC Northwest Suburban Women's Club for their donation of money, children's clothes and books!

At Children's Home and Aid, our mission is to advance the well-being of children by investing in families to disrupt the systemic and multi-generational cycle of racial, social, and economic inequality. If this sounds like something you are passionate about, join us!

We'd love to discuss opportunities for you to join our team and begin changing the lives of children and families across Illinois.

To register, visit: https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/careers/

“Since I’ve been here, it’s been nothing but positive results. It’s been powerful and intense. They are making powerful fathers.”

Join us for our Virtual Town Hall discussing the

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/poweroffathers

In partnership with Family Focus , Metropolitan Family Services FFHC & Loyola University Chicago

A BIG thank you to IMC for last fiscal year's donation of 14,000 to us! We purchased this amazing climbing structure for our infants and toddlers! Special shout out to Josh Byster (our Site Manager Robin's son) who nominated our program to be recipients.