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Birth to Five Illinois Grant Recipients
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Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative
GRANT DETAILS
$113,764
Grantee will track the following:
Increased connection and outreach with families.
Increased events and activities for families with young children.
Increased FREE developmental screening opportunities for children aged two months to five years of age.
SPARK Early Childhood Collaboration
GRANT DETAILS
$59,900
Conduct 20 more playgroups.
Host 10 more Parent Cafés.
Host 15 more outreach events.
Conduct 50 more Family Gateway Interviews (intake interviews).
Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative
GRANT DETAILS
$52,700
Build relationships with the pediatric community to better understand gaps in screening process.
Lift up the importance of mental health services and programs early in life.
Reach new audiences through collaboration with other local agencies and communities.
Develop a public-facing social media page and website and design branded materials for community outreach events.
Support local initiatives that improve parent and child bonding.
Willowbrook Corner Coalition
GRANT DETAILS
$90,228
Participate in at least one to two developmental screening events to help parents understand the benefits of developmental screenings.
Participate in four to five outreach events with other Coalition members to meet community needs.
Develop and implement four to five group connections to provide opportunities and new learning experiences for parents, family members, and caregivers to build social connections.
Establish one to two new partnerships with community members to promote recreational activities and services to strengthen relationships and establish trust between families and community members.