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Jumpstart is a free, home visiting program through Easterseals Joliet Region. We work with expecting families and those that have children aged 0-3 in Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford counties. We provide developmental screenings and activities, parenting enrichment and support, and much more. FIND ALL OF OUR VIDEOS...

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Jumpstart provides parent training to parents of children prenatal to 3 years of age in Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford Counties so that all children develop a strong foundation for learning.

	March 2023
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		1 Baby Book Club \| Club de libros para bebés Baby Book Club \| Club de libros para bebés March 1, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Milford Public Library, 2 S Grant Ave, Milford, IL 60953, USA Join us at Milford library for a story and a craft. Únase a nosotros en la Biblioteca de Milford para una historia y una manualidad. See more details •	2 Baby Science Fair \| Feria de la ciencia del bebé Baby Science Fair \| Feria de la ciencia del bebé March 2, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am 212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435, USA Bring baby to the Jumpstart office to explore science! ¡Trae al bebé a la oficina de Jumpstart para explorar la ciencia! See more details Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting March 2, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details • •	3	4	5
6 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting March 6, 2023 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details •	7	8 Curbside Care Curbside Care March 8, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Pregnancy Resource Center, 260 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA Jumpstart home visitors will be volunteering at this month's Curbside Care! Drive up for diapers, wipes, shampoo, lotion, clothes, etc. All items available while they last. See more details •	9 Developmental Screenings Developmental Screenings March 9, 2023 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Gilman United Methodist Church, 129 N Main St, Gilman, IL 60938, USA Stop in for a FREE developmental screening for your child (aged 0-5). Results will be shared immediately with follow up, if needed. Learn what your child is doing now and what to look forward to next! See more details Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting March 9, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details • •	10 Developmental Screenings Developmental Screenings March 10, 2023 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 1411 W Lafayette St, Watseka, IL 60970, USA Stop in for a FREE developmental screening for your child (aged 0-5). Results will be shared immediately with follow up, if needed. Learn what your child is doing now and what to look forward to next! See more details Friday Fun Group \| Grupo de del viernes diversión Friday Fun Group \| Grupo de del viernes diversión March 10, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Come play with Jumpstart! All are welcome. Bring a friend or two! ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Trae a una migo o dos. See more details • •	11	12
13 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting March 13, 2023 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details •	14	15	16 Developmental Screenings Developmental Screenings March 16, 2023 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Milford Grade School, 100 S Chicago St, Milford, IL 60953, USA Stop in for a FREE developmental screening for your child (aged 0-5). Results will be shared immediately with follow up, if needed. Learn what your child is doing now and what to look forward to next! See more details Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting March 16, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details • •	17 Developmental Screenings Developmental Screenings March 17, 2023 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Donovan Elementary School, 2561 County Rd E 2600, Donovan, IL 60931, USA Stop in for a FREE developmental screening for your child (aged 0-5). Results will be shared immediately with follow up, if needed. Learn what your child is doing now and what to look forward to next! See more details Baby Book Club Baby Book Club March 17, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Central Citizen's Library District, 1134 3100 N C, Clifton, IL 60927, USA Join Jeanne for some stories and an activity! See more details • •	18	19
20 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting March 20, 2023 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details •	21	22	23 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting March 23, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details •	24 Child CPR Class \| Clase de RCP para niños Child CPR Class \| Clase de RCP para niños March 24, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am ON ZOOM For parents of children aged 1-8 years. Class is taught by prenatal nurse instructor, Evelyn Turner. Para padres de niños de 1 a 8 años. La clase es impartida por la instructora de enfermería prenatal, Evelyn Turner. https://uchicagomedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OLWnxHz0SiWS70WtbOifaA See more details Friday Fun Group \| Grupo de del viernes diversión Friday Fun Group \| Grupo de del viernes diversión March 24, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Come play with Jumpstart! All are welcome. Bring a friend or two! ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Trae a una migo o dos. See more details • •	25	26
27 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting March 27, 2023 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details •	28 Baby Book Club Baby Book Club March 28, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Watseka Public Library, 201 S 4th St, Watseka, IL 60970, USA Join Jeanne for some stories and an activity! See more details •	29	30 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting March 30, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details •	31

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