JUMPSTART

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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 is a program of Easterseals Joliet Region. It is a free, parenting enrichment and support program offered in Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford counties. Our mission is to provide FREE support, encouragement, training, and education to expecting parents and those who have children aged 0-3.

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		1 ACES Parenting Program ACES Parenting Program May 1, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 530 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450, USA Join us every Wednesday from 5pm-7pm from April 3-May 1 to learn about the latest research on brain and child development, the impact of childhood toxic stress, improving communication and connecting with your child, using skills to stay emotionally grounded, and so much more. This group is FREE; childcare and dinner are provided. Call 815-416-6410 to register! See more details Baby Book Club Baby Book Club May 1, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us at our Bradley office for Baby Book Club on Wednesdays through May! Come at 5:00pm each week as we read a book, do a craft, and engage in a developmentally appropriate activity. See more details • •	2	3 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 3, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Kankakee County Health Department, 2390 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ Lunch break taken from 12pm-1pm. See more details FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 3, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hippocrates Medical Clinic, 4011, 606 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA Stop by for a free developmental screening for your child! A Spanish-speaking home visitor will be available to do screenings. For more information, visit https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ See more details • •	4	5
6	7 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 7, 2019 9:30 am - 11:00 am Morris Area Public Library, 604 Liberty St, Morris, IL 60450, USA We are providing free developmental screenings today at Morris Library! Come for library Story Time, get a screening done, and stay for Wiggle Worms! For more information, visit https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ See more details FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 7, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm McDonald's, 1180 N Kinzie Ave, Bradley, IL 60915, USA We are providing free developmental screenings at McDonald's the first Tuesday of every month in 2019. Free snacks provided. Stop by if you'd like to have your child screened or to learn more about the Jumpstart program! See more details • •	8 Baby Book Club Baby Book Club May 8, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us at our Bradley office for Baby Book Club on Wednesdays through May! Come at 5:00pm each week as we read a book, do a craft, and engage in a developmentally appropriate activity. See more details •	9	10 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 10, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Kankakee County Health Department, 2390 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ Lunch break taken from 12pm-1pm. See more details •	11	12
13 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 13, 2019 8:30 am - 3:30 pm WIC Clinic, 501 Ella Ave, Joliet, IL 60433, USA Have an appointment coming up at the WIC office? We'll be there too! Visit our table to get a free developmental screening for your child, find out about upcoming events, or sign up to be a part of the Jump Start program! We are there from 8:30am-12:00pm. And again from 1pm-3:30pm. For more information, visit https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ WIC Office 501 Ella Ave. Joliet, IL 60433 See more details •	14	15 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 15, 2019 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Morris Area Public Library, 604 Liberty St, Morris, IL 60450, USA We are providing free developmental screenings today at Morris Library! Come for library Story Time, get a screening done, and stay for Wiggle Worms! For more information, visit https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ See more details Baby Book Club Baby Book Club May 15, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us at our Bradley office for Baby Book Club on Wednesdays through May! Come at 5:00pm each week as we read a book, do a craft, and engage in a developmentally appropriate activity. See more details • •	16 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 16, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Little Me Studio, 447 S Main St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, USA Is your child developing on track? Do you know what to expect next? Come found out at Little Me Studio the 3rd Thursday of every month from 10am-1pm! See more details •	17 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 17, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Kankakee County Health Department, 2390 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ Lunch break taken from 12pm-1pm. See more details FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 17, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hippocrates Medical Clinic, 4011, 606 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA Stop by for a free developmental screening for your child! A Spanish-speaking home visitor will be available to do screenings. For more information, visit https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ See more details • •	18	19
20 Impact of Trauma and TRBI Basics Impact of Trauma and TRBI Basics May 20, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Kankakee Public Library, 201 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA Free training for professionals! Do you want to be more informed on the impact of trauma? Have you ever wondered what TBRI is? Join us for this FREE event to find out! If you have questions please call Tyler Reynolds at (815) 304-4106 Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/impact-of-trauma-and-tbri-basics-tickets-60709109581 See more details •	21	22 Touch a Truck Event Touch a Truck Event May 22, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center, 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA Meet us inside the Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center Gym to sign it and get your wristband! Look for the Jump Start table! BIG trucks, petting zoo, pony rides and bounce houses! See more details Baby Book Club Baby Book Club May 22, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us at our Bradley office for Baby Book Club on Wednesdays through May! Come at 5:00pm each week as we read a book, do a craft, and engage in a developmentally appropriate activity. See more details • •	23	24 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 24, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Kankakee County Health Department, 2390 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ Lunch break taken from 12pm-1pm. See more details •	25	26
27	28 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 28, 2019 8:30 am - 3:30 pm WIC Clinic, 501 Ella Ave, Joliet, IL 60433, USA Have an appointment coming up at the WIC office? We'll be there too! Visit our table to get a free developmental screening for your child, find out about upcoming events, or sign up to be a part of the Jump Start program! We are there from 8:30am-12:00pm. And again from 1pm-3:30pm. For more information, visit https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ WIC Office 501 Ella Ave. Joliet, IL 60433 See more details •	29 Baby Book Club Baby Book Club May 29, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us at our Bradley office for Baby Book Club on Wednesdays through May! Come at 5:00pm each week as we read a book, do a craft, and engage in a developmentally appropriate activity. See more details •	30 Willowhaven Nature Center Group Outing Willowhaven Nature Center Group Outing May 30, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am Willowhaven Park & Nature Center, 1451 N 4000 E Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA Jumpstart families, Join us as we meet the animals that live at the nature center, play on the playground, explore the outdoors, and enjoy a healthy snack! Let your home visitor know if you plan to attend! See more details •	31 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 31, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Kankakee County Health Department, 2390 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ Lunch break taken from 12pm-1pm. See more details FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings May 31, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hippocrates Medical Clinic, 4011, 606 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA Stop by for a free developmental screening for your child! A Spanish-speaking home visitor will be available to do screenings. For more information, visit https://ParentAsExpert.com/community-screenings/ See more details • •

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