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	2	3 Zumbini (English/Ingles) Zumbini (English/Ingles) April 3, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us on the first Saturday of every month IN PERSON! for singing, dancing, and play! No RSVP necessary! Masks are required to enter and must be worn throughout the event. Dates: April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, Aug. 7th, Sept. 4th, Oct. 2nd, Nov. 6th & Dec. 4th Únase a nosotros el primer sábado de cada mes * ¡EN PERSONA! * Para cantar, bailar y jugar. ¡No es necesario confirmar su asistencia! Se requieren tapabocas para ingresar y deben usarse durante todo el evento. Fechas: April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, Aug. 7th, Sept. 4th, Oct. 2nd, Nov. 6th & Dec. 4th See more details •	4
5	6 Happy, Healthy Eating Environments at Home \| Ambientes de Alimentación Felices y Saludables en el Hogar Happy, Healthy Eating Environments at Home \| Ambientes de Alimentación Felices y Saludables en el Hogar April 6, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us for a presentation from one of Olivet Nazarene University's dietetics students. This presentation will be available via Zoom as well as in person at our Jumpstart Bradley office. Únase a nosotros para una presentación de uno de los estudiantes de dietética de la Universidad Olivet Nazarene. Esta presentación estará disponible a través de Zoom, así como en persona en nuestra oficina de Jumpstart en Bradley. See more details •	7	8 Parent Cafe Parent Cafe April 8, 2021 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Mantenerse al día conmigo: Únete a nosotros para este café interactivo! Keeping up with myself: Join us on zoom for this interactive cafe! Zoom Meeting ID: 81089894520 Zoom Meeting Password: 228012 See more details •	9 The Importance of Micronutrients for Children \| La Importancia de los Micronutrientes para los Niños The Importance of Micronutrients for Children \| La Importancia de los Micronutrientes para los Niños April 9, 2021 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us for this presentation from an Olivet Nazarene University Dietetics student. The presentation will be about Creating a Positive Eating Environment. This presentation will be available through Zoom as well as in person at our Bradley Jumpstart office. Únase a nosotros para esta presentación de un estudiante de Dietética de la Universidad Olivet Nazarene. La presentación tratará sobre la creación de un entorno de alimentación positivo. Esta presentación estará disponible a través de Zoom y en persona en nuestra oficina de Jumpstart en Bradley. See more details •	10 WOYC Kick-Off WOYC Kick-Off April 10, 2021 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Help us kick off the Week of the Young Child! We will be at area parks at 11am and 2pm with activity bags. Come say hello, let your kiddo play, and grab a bag of activities that celebrate kids! Ask your home visitor for a flyer with locations on it! See more details •	11
12	13	14	15 Examenes de desarollo Examenes de desarollo April 15, 2021 8:00 am - 3:30 pm ¡Abierto al público! Este cuestionario evalúa a su hijo(de 1 mes a 5 años) para detectar retrasos en eldesarrollo.Registrarse aquí:https://forms.gle/jKCPMq8736aUMweK6 See more details Virtual Screenings Virtual Screenings April 15, 2021 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Open to the public! This questionnaire screens your child (aged 1 month-5 years) for developmental delays.Register here:https://forms.gle/jKCPMq8736aUMweK6 See more details • •	16 ACES Parent Group ACES Parent Group April 16, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for this virtual parent group focusing on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Particular focus will be on how parents can help their kids with resiliency through the kind of issues that have cropped up during the pandemic: feelings of isolation, sadness, despair. Parents will have some techniques that they will leave this class with that we hope will give some help to kids during these difficult and confusing times. Call 815-942-6389 to register. See more details Virtual Zumbini in English Virtual Zumbini in English April 16, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Join us for singing, dancing, and play as you bond with your child! RSVP: https://forms.gle/2JXtX92bwYbY122W9 See more details Zumbini en español Zumbini en español April 16, 2021 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ¡Únase a nosotros para cantar, bailar y jugarmientras se une a su hijo! RSVP aquí: https://forms.gle/8rXFiYABcXwGUtT56 See more details • • •	17	18
19	20 (English) Mothers and Babies Group (English) Mothers and Babies Group April 20, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Get the zoom link from your home visitor! See more details (español) Mamas y bebes (español) Mamas y bebes April 20, 2021 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm Obtenga el enlace de zoom de su visitante domiciliario See more details • •	21	22	23 ACES Parent Group ACES Parent Group April 23, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for this virtual parent group focusing on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Particular focus will be on how parents can help their kids with resiliency through the kind of issues that have cropped up during the pandemic: feelings of isolation, sadness, despair. Parents will have some techniques that they will leave this class with that we hope will give some help to kids during these difficult and confusing times. Call 815-942-6389 to register. See more details •	24	25
26	27	28	29	30 ACES Parent Group ACES Parent Group April 30, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for this virtual parent group focusing on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Particular focus will be on how parents can help their kids with resiliency through the kind of issues that have cropped up during the pandemic: feelings of isolation, sadness, despair. Parents will have some techniques that they will leave this class with that we hope will give some help to kids during these difficult and confusing times. Call 815-942-6389 to register. See more details •

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