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

September 2023

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4 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 4, 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 •	5	6	7 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 7, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 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 •	8 What You Do Matters What You Do Matters September 8, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us for a 6 - W E E K S E R I E S L O O K I N G A T H O W T H E T H I N G S Y O U D O W I T H Y O U R K I D S N O W , M A T T E R S F O R T H E I R F U T U R E . P L A Y I N G , K I N D W O R D S , S M I L E S , A N D H U G S A L L S H A P E YO U R C H I L D ' S F U T U R E . See more details Parent Support Group (Newborn-1 year olds) Parent Support Group (Newborn-1 year olds) September 8, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am 212 Barney Dr, Joliet Find the group that matches your child's age and come enjoy some time with other parents in the same stage of life! Come to as many groups as you like! Sept 8: Newborn-1 year Sept 15: 1-2 years Sept 22: 2-3 years Sept 29: Newborn-3 years ¡Encuentre el grupo que coincida con la edad de su hijo y venga a disfrutar de un tiempo con otros padres en la misma etapa de la vida! ¡Ven a tantos grupos como quieras! 9/8/23: Recién nacidos-1 año 9/15/23: 1-2 años 9/22/23: 2-3 años 9/29/23: Recién nacido - 3 años See more details • •	9	10
11 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 11, 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 •	12	13	14 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 14, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 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 •	15 What You Do Matters What You Do Matters September 15, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us for a 6 - W E E K S E R I E S L O O K I N G A T H O W T H E T H I N G S Y O U D O W I T H Y O U R K I D S N O W , M A T T E R S F O R T H E I R F U T U R E . P L A Y I N G , K I N D W O R D S , S M I L E S , A N D H U G S A L L S H A P E YO U R C H I L D ' S F U T U R E . See more details Parent Support Group ( year olds) Parent Support Group ( year olds) September 15, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Easterseals Joliet Region Find the group that matches your child's age and come enjoy some time with other parents in the same stage of life! Come to as many groups as you like! Sept 8: Newborn-1 year Sept 15: 1-2 years Sept 22: 2-3 years Sept 29: Newborn-3 years ¡Encuentre el grupo que coincida con la edad de su hijo y venga a disfrutar de un tiempo con otros padres en la misma etapa de la vida! ¡Ven a tantos grupos como quieras! 9/8/23: Recién nacidos-1 año 9/15/23: 1-2 años 9/22/23: 2-3 años 9/29/23: Recién nacido - 3 años See more details • •	16 Zumba! Zumba! September 16, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am 212 Barney Dr., Joliet Join us for Zumba! Únete a Jumpstart para la clase de Zumba See more details •	17
18 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 18, 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 •	19 Hearing and Vision Screenings Hearing and Vision Screenings September 19, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Easterseals Joliet Region Stop in anytime between 10-11am to have your child's hearing and vision screened by a home visitor! Results will be given immediately. ¡Visítenos en cualquier momento entre las 10 y las 11 a. m. para que un visitador domiciliario evalúe la audición y la vista de su hijo! Los resultados se darán de inmediato. See more details •	20 Pajama Party! \| Fiesta de pijamas Pajama Party! \| Fiesta de pijamas September 20, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us as we read stories, talk about bedtime routines, and do themed activities. Wear your pajamas! ÚNASE A NOSOTROS MIENTRAS LEEMOSCUENTOS, HABLAMOS SOBRE LASRUTINAS A LA HORA DE ACOSTARSE YREALIZAMOS ACTIVIDADES TEMÁTICAS.¡PONTE TU PIJAMA! See more details •	21 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 21, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 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 •	22 What You Do Matters What You Do Matters September 22, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us for a 6 - W E E K S E R I E S L O O K I N G A T H O W T H E T H I N G S Y O U D O W I T H Y O U R K I D S N O W , M A T T E R S F O R T H E I R F U T U R E . P L A Y I N G , K I N D W O R D S , S M I L E S , A N D H U G S A L L S H A P E YO U R C H I L D ' S F U T U R E . See more details Parent Support Group ( year olds) Parent Support Group ( year olds) September 22, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Easterseals Joliet Region Find the group that matches your child's age and come enjoy some time with other parents in the same stage of life! Come to as many groups as you like! Sept 8: Newborn-1 year Sept 15: 1-2 years Sept 22: 2-3 years Sept 29: Newborn-3 years ¡Encuentre el grupo que coincida con la edad de su hijo y venga a disfrutar de un tiempo con otros padres en la misma etapa de la vida! ¡Ven a tantos grupos como quieras! 9/8/23: Recién nacidos-1 año 9/15/23: 1-2 años 9/22/23: 2-3 años 9/29/23: Recién nacido - 3 años See more details • •	23	24
25 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 25, 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 •	26	27 Developmental Screenings Developmental Screenings September 27, 2023 9:30 am - 11:30 am Open to the public! Stop by between 9:30am and 11:30am to get a developmental screening done for your child. Results are shared immediately. Anyone with children ages 0-5 can attend. ¡Abierto al público! Visítenos entre las 9:30 a. m. y las 11:30 a. m. para realizarle un examen de desarrollo a su hijo. Los resultados se comparten inmediatamente. Cualquier persona con niños de 0 a 5 años puede asistir. See more details •	28 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 28, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 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 •	29 What You Do Matters What You Do Matters September 29, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us for a 6 - W E E K S E R I E S L O O K I N G A T H O W T H E T H I N G S Y O U D O W I T H Y O U R K I D S N O W , M A T T E R S F O R T H E I R F U T U R E . P L A Y I N G , K I N D W O R D S , S M I L E S , A N D H U G S A L L S H A P E YO U R C H I L D ' S F U T U R E . See more details Parent Support Group (Newborn - 3 years) Parent Support Group (Newborn - 3 years) September 29, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Easterseals Joliet Region Find the group that matches your child's age and come enjoy some time with other parents in the same stage of life! Come to as many groups as you like! Sept 8: Newborn-1 year Sept 15: 1-2 years Sept 22: 2-3 years Sept 29: Newborn-3 years ¡Encuentre el grupo que coincida con la edad de su hijo y venga a disfrutar de un tiempo con otros padres en la misma etapa de la vida! ¡Ven a tantos grupos como quieras! 9/8/23: Recién nacidos-1 año 9/15/23: 1-2 años 9/22/23: 2-3 años 9/29/23: Recién nacido - 3 años See more details • •	30