June 2018 – JUMPSTART

Kankakee

Lending Library

Hey All, Our lending library is up and running!! Parents are more than welcome to come in and take a look at our Parenting Shelf. We have a few more books en route, so if you do not see a topic you want, check back in a week or two. These books are available to […]

Kankakee

Teamwork

Hey All, This is what teamwork looks like in our office. Pat enrolled a new family today and went to input the information into our computer system (called Penelope). Pat tried to figure it out on her own, but Penelope can be tricky sometimes. Pat asked for some help from her coworkers. Felechia, JaHana, and […]

Who goes to the zoo when it’s raining? JUMPSTART DOES!

Hey All, We had a great day at Brookfield Zoo today despite the rain! There were little to no people walking around except our group! How cool is it to have a private tour of the zoo without having to pay for a private tour?! I know that I had a great time seeing animals […]

Why You Should Take Advantage of our Free Screenings

Hi, friends! Today, our Bradley team is providing free developmental screenings at the Bradley Public Library. All of our teams provide this service consistently around the community. But why is it important for you to get your child aged 0-3 screened? Why should you bother coming? Screenings help identify delays in development so you can […]

Kankakee

Signage

Hey All, We finally have signage! I am so excited to be able to see what we have to offer from the parking lot or from the street. We have been in our space for 2 months now, but we have had no signs. We finally have some window signs that we put up today! […]

Month: June 2018

Lending Library

Teamwork

Who goes to the zoo when it’s raining? JUMPSTART DOES!

Why You Should Take Advantage of our Free Screenings

Signage

March 2023

	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