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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6	7 Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru July 7, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us each week at the different parks as we provide a grab and go activity, a fun recipe, and a book to read. All materials will be sanitized and in a large bag for you to take home. All present home visitors will stay at the park for 1 hour if you choose to stay at the park after you pick up your activity bag. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer will be enforced. Únase a nosotros cada seman en los diferentes parques infantiles mientras le proporcionamos materiales para que haga una actividad, cocine una comida y lea un cuento relacionado al tema de esa semana. Todos los materiales sera desinfectados y en una bolsa grande para que pueda llevar a casa y guardar. Todos los visitantes domiciliarios actuales permanecerán en el parque por 1 hora si elige permanecer en el parque después de recoger su bolsa de actividades. Se requiere el uso de máscaras, distanciamiento social y desinfectante para manos. See more details Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru July 7, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us each week at the different parks as we provide a grab and go activity, a fun recipe, and a book to read. All materials will be sanitized and in a large bag for you to take home. All present home visitors will stay at the park for 1 hour if you choose to stay at the park after you pick up your activity bag. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer will be enforced. Únase a nosotros cada seman en los diferentes parques infantiles mientras le proporcionamos materiales para que haga una actividad, cocine una comida y lea un cuento relacionado al tema de esa semana. Todos los materiales sera desinfectados y en una bolsa grande para que pueda llevar a casa y guardar. Todos los visitantes domiciliarios actuales permanecerán en el parque por 1 hora si elige permanecer en el parque después de recoger su bolsa de actividades. Se requiere el uso de máscaras, distanciamiento social y desinfectante para manos. See more details • •	8	9	10 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings July 10, 2020 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 •	11	12
13	14 Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru July 14, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us each week at the different parks as we provide a grab and go activity, a fun recipe, and a book to read. All materials will be sanitized and in a large bag for you to take home. All present home visitors will stay at the park for 1 hour if you choose to stay at the park after you pick up your activity bag. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer will be enforced. Únase a nosotros cada seman en los diferentes parques infantiles mientras le proporcionamos materiales para que haga una actividad, cocine una comida y lea un cuento relacionado al tema de esa semana. Todos los materiales sera desinfectados y en una bolsa grande para que pueda llevar a casa y guardar. Todos los visitantes domiciliarios actuales permanecerán en el parque por 1 hora si elige permanecer en el parque después de recoger su bolsa de actividades. Se requiere el uso de máscaras, distanciamiento social y desinfectante para manos. See more details Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru July 14, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us each week at the different parks as we provide a grab and go activity, a fun recipe, and a book to read. All materials will be sanitized and in a large bag for you to take home. All present home visitors will stay at the park for 1 hour if you choose to stay at the park after you pick up your activity bag. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer will be enforced. Únase a nosotros cada seman en los diferentes parques infantiles mientras le proporcionamos materiales para que haga una actividad, cocine una comida y lea un cuento relacionado al tema de esa semana. Todos los materiales sera desinfectados y en una bolsa grande para que pueda llevar a casa y guardar. Todos los visitantes domiciliarios actuales permanecerán en el parque por 1 hora si elige permanecer en el parque después de recoger su bolsa de actividades. Se requiere el uso de máscaras, distanciamiento social y desinfectante para manos. See more details • •	15	16 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings July 16, 2020 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 A Better You A Better You July 16, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm DHS Family Community Resource Center, 285 N Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA A series for people who want to learn new skills and information, enhance existing skills, and share their experiences. This series is lead by the Home Visiting Programs of Kankakee County in collaboration with DHS. Topics: Feb 20 \| Financial Literacy March 19 \| Interview Skills April 16 \| Resume Building May 21 \| Meditation and Relaxation June 18 \| Vision Boards July 16 \| Applying to College August 20 \| Mental Health September 17 \| Stop Child Abuse October 15 \| Healthy Relationships See more details • •	17	18	19
20	21 Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru July 21, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us each week at the different parks as we provide a grab and go activity, a fun recipe, and a book to read. All materials will be sanitized and in a large bag for you to take home. All present home visitors will stay at the park for 1 hour if you choose to stay at the park after you pick up your activity bag. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer will be enforced. Únase a nosotros cada seman en los diferentes parques infantiles mientras le proporcionamos materiales para que haga una actividad, cocine una comida y lea un cuento relacionado al tema de esa semana. Todos los materiales sera desinfectados y en una bolsa grande para que pueda llevar a casa y guardar. Todos los visitantes domiciliarios actuales permanecerán en el parque por 1 hora si elige permanecer en el parque después de recoger su bolsa de actividades. Se requiere el uso de máscaras, distanciamiento social y desinfectante para manos. See more details Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru July 21, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us each week at the different parks as we provide a grab and go activity, a fun recipe, and a book to read. All materials will be sanitized and in a large bag for you to take home. All present home visitors will stay at the park for 1 hour if you choose to stay at the park after you pick up your activity bag. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer will be enforced. Únase a nosotros cada seman en los diferentes parques infantiles mientras le proporcionamos materiales para que haga una actividad, cocine una comida y lea un cuento relacionado al tema de esa semana. Todos los materiales sera desinfectados y en una bolsa grande para que pueda llevar a casa y guardar. Todos los visitantes domiciliarios actuales permanecerán en el parque por 1 hora si elige permanecer en el parque después de recoger su bolsa de actividades. Se requiere el uso de máscaras, distanciamiento social y desinfectante para manos. See more details • •	22	23	24 FREE Developmental Screenings FREE Developmental Screenings July 24, 2020 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 •	25	26
27	28 Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru July 28, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us each week at the different parks as we provide a grab and go activity, a fun recipe, and a book to read. All materials will be sanitized and in a large bag for you to take home. All present home visitors will stay at the park for 1 hour if you choose to stay at the park after you pick up your activity bag. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer will be enforced. Únase a nosotros cada seman en los diferentes parques infantiles mientras le proporcionamos materiales para que haga una actividad, cocine una comida y lea un cuento relacionado al tema de esa semana. Todos los materiales sera desinfectados y en una bolsa grande para que pueda llevar a casa y guardar. Todos los visitantes domiciliarios actuales permanecerán en el parque por 1 hora si elige permanecer en el parque después de recoger su bolsa de actividades. Se requiere el uso de máscaras, distanciamiento social y desinfectante para manos. See more details Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru Drive-Thru Play Group \| Grupo de Juego Drive-Thru July 28, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us each week at the different parks as we provide a grab and go activity, a fun recipe, and a book to read. All materials will be sanitized and in a large bag for you to take home. All present home visitors will stay at the park for 1 hour if you choose to stay at the park after you pick up your activity bag. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer will be enforced. Únase a nosotros cada seman en los diferentes parques infantiles mientras le proporcionamos materiales para que haga una actividad, cocine una comida y lea un cuento relacionado al tema de esa semana. Todos los materiales sera desinfectados y en una bolsa grande para que pueda llevar a casa y guardar. Todos los visitantes domiciliarios actuales permanecerán en el parque por 1 hora si elige permanecer en el parque después de recoger su bolsa de actividades. Se requiere el uso de máscaras, distanciamiento social y desinfectante para manos. See more details • •	29	30	31

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