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.

	October 2020
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			1	2 Drive Thru Craft \| Conducir por Artesanias Drive Thru Craft \| Conducir por Artesanias October 2, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Here is a new opportunity through Jumpstart! Just drive up to the Barney Dr. office and a home visitor will provide you with a craft bag with a fun activity to do with your children. October 2, 9, 16, and 23. ¡Aquí hay una nueva oportunidad a través de Jumpstart! Simplemente conduzca hasta la oficina de Barney Dr. y un visitador domiciliario le proporcionará una bolsa de manualidades con una actividad divertida para hacer con sus hijos. 2, 9, 16 y 23 de octubre See more details •	3	4
5	6	7	8	9 Drive Thru Craft \| Conducir por Artesanias Drive Thru Craft \| Conducir por Artesanias October 9, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Here is a new opportunity through Jumpstart! Just drive up to the Barney Dr. office and a home visitor will provide you with a craft bag with a fun activity to do with your children. October 2, 9, 16, and 23. ¡Aquí hay una nueva oportunidad a través de Jumpstart! Simplemente conduzca hasta la oficina de Barney Dr. y un visitador domiciliario le proporcionará una bolsa de manualidades con una actividad divertida para hacer con sus hijos. 2, 9, 16 y 23 de octubre See more details •	10	11
12	13	14	15 Exámenes de desarrollo virtuales Exámenes de desarrollo virtuales October 15, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm ¡Regístrese para nuestra evaluación virtual del desarrollo! Un visitador domiciliario de Jumpstart se comunicará con usted y lo acompañará a través de una evaluación de desarrollo de ASQ. Este cuestionario evalúa a su hijo (de 1 mes a 5 años) para detectar retrasos en el desarrollo. Si se identifica un retraso, el visitador domiciliario le dará información sobre a quién llamar para obtener servicios de apoyo. ¡También hablaremos con usted sobre el programa de visitas domiciliarias de Jumpstart para ver si cree que su familia puede beneficiarse al inscribirse en Jumpstart! Regístrese aquí: https://forms.gle/cvmqWayzk6w48Jr4A Para obtener más información sobre Jumpstart, visite: www.ParentAsExpert.com See more details Virtual Developmental Screenings Virtual Developmental Screenings October 15, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sign up for our virtual developmental screening! A Jumpstart home visitor will contact you and walk through an ASQ developmental screening with you. This questionnaire screens your child (aged 1 month - 5 years) for developmental delays. If a delay is identified, the home visitor will give you information on who to call for support services. We will also talk to you about the Jumpstart home visiting program to see if you think your family can benefit from enrolling in Jumpstart! Register here: https://forms.gle/cvmqWayzk6w48Jr4A For more information about Jumpstart, visit: www.ParentAsExpert.com See more details • •	16 Drive Thru Craft \| Conducir por Artesanias Drive Thru Craft \| Conducir por Artesanias October 16, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Here is a new opportunity through Jumpstart! Just drive up to the Barney Dr. office and a home visitor will provide you with a craft bag with a fun activity to do with your children. October 2, 9, 16, and 23. ¡Aquí hay una nueva oportunidad a través de Jumpstart! Simplemente conduzca hasta la oficina de Barney Dr. y un visitador domiciliario le proporcionará una bolsa de manualidades con una actividad divertida para hacer con sus hijos. 2, 9, 16 y 23 de octubre See more details •	17	18
19	20	21	22	23 Drive Thru Craft \| Conducir por Artesanias Drive Thru Craft \| Conducir por Artesanias October 23, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Here is a new opportunity through Jumpstart! Just drive up to the Barney Dr. office and a home visitor will provide you with a craft bag with a fun activity to do with your children. October 2, 9, 16, and 23. ¡Aquí hay una nueva oportunidad a través de Jumpstart! Simplemente conduzca hasta la oficina de Barney Dr. y un visitador domiciliario le proporcionará una bolsa de manualidades con una actividad divertida para hacer con sus hijos. 2, 9, 16 y 23 de octubre See more details Parent Cafe Parent Cafe October 23, 2020 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Fall into school: Supporting your children, supporting yourself Connect with other parents, keep your family strong, and have fun. Join us on Zoom. RSVP to your home visitor. Comenzar en la escuela: apoyando a sus hijos, apoyandose a sí mismo Conéctate con otros padres, mantén fuerte a tu familia, y diviértete. Únete a nosotros en Zoom. RSVP con tu visitante domiciliario See more details • •	24 Pumpkin Patch \| Viaje al huerto de calabazas Pumpkin Patch \| Viaje al huerto de calabazas October 24, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Benoit Greenhouses, 568 N 2750E Road, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA Join us at Benoit Greenhouse for pumpkins and fun! ¡Únete a nosotros en Benoit Greenhouse para calabazas y diversión! See more details •	25
26	27	28 Pumpkin Farm Trip \| Evento de granja de calabazas Pumpkin Farm Trip \| Evento de granja de calabazas October 28, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Únase a nosotros en Dollinger Family Farm el 28 de octubre de 12 a 2 p.m. * Transporte no incluido * Join us at Dollinger Family Farm on October 28 from 12-2pm. Transportation not provided See more details •	29	30 Virtual Costume Party \| Fiesta de Disfraces en Halloween Virtual Costume Party \| Fiesta de Disfraces en Halloween October 30, 2020 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Games, prizes, and more surprises await! RSVP by October 15th to receive a special surprise while supplies last. Te esperan juegos, premios, y mas sorpresas! RSVP al 15 de Octubre para recibir una sopresa especial hasta que se acaben. See more details •	31

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