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Month: January 2021

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What it’s like to be a home visitor without kids

January 13, 2021

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What it’s like to be a home visitor without kids

Lauren, Jumpstart Home Visitor Hello Everyone! I have been a home visitor for 4 years. One of the questions that I frequently get asked about is being a Parent Educator without having kids of my own. I would say that working with families has always been a passion of mine. I have always focused my […]

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Upcoming Events

May 2022

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  • Monday Morning Mayhem | JUEGO MAÑANERO LOS LUNES!

    Monday Morning Mayhem | JUEGO MAÑANERO LOS LUNES!

    May 2, 2022  9:00 am - 10:00 am
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Focused play with Jumpstart!

    1st Monday: Gross Motor Skills
    2nd Monday: Cognitive Skills
    3rd Monday: Fine Motor Skills
    4th Monday: Language Skills

    ¡Juego Intencional con Jumpstart! 
    1er lunes: Habilidades de Motricidad gruesa 
    2do lunes: Habilidades del Aspecto intelectual 
    3er lunes: Habilidades de Motricidad Fina 
    4to lunes: Habilidades del Lenguaje

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  • Parent Village (Joliet)

    Parent Village (Joliet)

    May 3, 2022  12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435, USA

    Parents coming together for a 4 week series to foster community, forge collective identity, and leave inspired to fight for change.

    PARENTS MUST RSVP here: https://forms.gle/RtN44j5heR5S78Ec6

    Dinner and childcare provided.

    Jumpstart Office
    212 Barney Dr., Joliet
    Must RSVP to Home Visitor.

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  • Conozca, comprenda, fortalezca, crezca

    Conozca, comprenda, fortalezca, crezca

    May 3, 2022  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Un grupo de bienestar mental y emocional para madres y cuidadores
    Estas sesiones son para familias de habla hispana de Jumpstart Bradley

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  • Baby Book Club

    Baby Book Club

    May 4, 2022  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Milford Public Library, 2 S Grant Ave, Milford, IL 60953, USA

    2 S Grant Ave
    Milford, IL

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  • ACES Group

    ACES Group

    May 4, 2022  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    We Care of Grundy County, 530 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450, USA

    This free, 5-week session begins on April 20th and runs through May 18th. Free childcare and meals provided. This group explores what ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are and how they affect a child's development.

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  • Ladies Night Out | Noche de Chicas

    Ladies Night Out | Noche de Chicas

    May 4, 2022  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Word of Life Church, 1500 Cedarwood Dr, Crest Hill, IL 60403, USA

    Bring a friend, get pampered, and have fun! Ladies only event. No child care provided.

    Trae a una amiga y ven ¡Déjate consentir! ¡Ir de compras! ¡Divertirse! Evento solo para damas. Sin cuidado de niños.

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  • Parent Village (Bradley)

    Parent Village (Bradley)

    May 5, 2022  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Parents coming together for a 4 week series
    to foster community, forge collective identity,

    and leave inspired to fight for change.

    April 28 at 5:30pm-7:00pm
    May 5 at 5:30pm-7:00pm
    May 12 5:30pm-7:00pm
    May 19 5:30pm-7:00pm

    Dinner and childcare provided.

    Jumpstart Office

    515 E North St. Bradley
    Must RSVP to Home Visitor.

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  • Monday Morning Mayhem | JUEGO MAÑANERO LOS LUNES!

    Monday Morning Mayhem | JUEGO MAÑANERO LOS LUNES!

    May 9, 2022  9:00 am - 10:00 am
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Focused play with Jumpstart!

    1st Monday: Gross Motor Skills
    2nd Monday: Cognitive Skills
    3rd Monday: Fine Motor Skills
    4th Monday: Language Skills

    ¡Juego Intencional con Jumpstart! 
    1er lunes: Habilidades de Motricidad gruesa 
    2do lunes: Habilidades del Aspecto intelectual 
    3er lunes: Habilidades de Motricidad Fina 
    4to lunes: Habilidades del Lenguaje

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  • Spill the Tea(n)

    Spill the Tea(n)

    May 9, 2022  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    This a group for teen parents to come together, talk about their babies, build friendships, and encourage their child's development.

    2nd Monday of the Month.
    5pm-6pm. Snacks provided

    Jumpstart Office
    515 E North St. Bradley

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  • Parent Village (Joliet)

    Parent Village (Joliet)

    May 10, 2022  12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435, USA

    Parents coming together for a 4 week series to foster community, forge collective identity, and leave inspired to fight for change.

    PARENTS MUST RSVP here: https://forms.gle/RtN44j5heR5S78Ec6

    Dinner and childcare provided.

    Jumpstart Office
    212 Barney Dr., Joliet
    Must RSVP to Home Visitor.

    See more details

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  • ACES Group

    ACES Group

    May 11, 2022  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    We Care of Grundy County, 530 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450, USA

    This free, 5-week session begins on April 20th and runs through May 18th. Free childcare and meals provided. This group explores what ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are and how they affect a child's development.

    See more details

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  • Parent Village (Bradley)

    Parent Village (Bradley)

    May 12, 2022  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Parents coming together for a 4 week series
    to foster community, forge collective identity,

    and leave inspired to fight for change.

    April 28 at 5:30pm-7:00pm
    May 5 at 5:30pm-7:00pm
    May 12 5:30pm-7:00pm
    May 19 5:30pm-7:00pm

    Dinner and childcare provided.

    Jumpstart Office

    515 E North St. Bradley
    Must RSVP to Home Visitor.

    See more details

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  • Mommy & Me | Mami y Yo

    Mommy & Me | Mami y Yo

    May 13, 2022  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Join us at the Bradley office for some Mommy & me time!
    Una gran oportunidad par pasar tiempo con su hijo. Juega, haz manualidades y disfruta de bocadillos.

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  • Monday Morning Mayhem | JUEGO MAÑANERO LOS LUNES!

    Monday Morning Mayhem | JUEGO MAÑANERO LOS LUNES!

    May 16, 2022  9:00 am - 10:00 am
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Focused play with Jumpstart!

    1st Monday: Gross Motor Skills
    2nd Monday: Cognitive Skills
    3rd Monday: Fine Motor Skills
    4th Monday: Language Skills

    ¡Juego Intencional con Jumpstart! 
    1er lunes: Habilidades de Motricidad gruesa 
    2do lunes: Habilidades del Aspecto intelectual 
    3er lunes: Habilidades de Motricidad Fina 
    4to lunes: Habilidades del Lenguaje

    See more details

  • Sensory Hula Hoop

    Sensory Hula Hoop

    May 16, 2022  9:00 am - 10:00 am
    212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435, USA

    Join us at the Joliet office to make a sensory hula hoop for your baby!

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  • Conozca, comprenda, fortalezca, crezca

    Conozca, comprenda, fortalezca, crezca

    May 17, 2022  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Un grupo de bienestar mental y emocional para madres y cuidadores
    Estas sesiones son para familias de habla hispana de Jumpstart Bradley

    See more details

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  • ACES Group

    ACES Group

    May 18, 2022  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    We Care of Grundy County, 530 Bedford Rd, Morris, IL 60450, USA

    This free, 5-week session begins on April 20th and runs through May 18th. Free childcare and meals provided. This group explores what ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are and how they affect a child's development.

    See more details

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  • Parent Village (Bradley)

    Parent Village (Bradley)

    May 19, 2022  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Parents coming together for a 4 week series
    to foster community, forge collective identity,

    and leave inspired to fight for change.

    April 28 at 5:30pm-7:00pm
    May 5 at 5:30pm-7:00pm
    May 12 5:30pm-7:00pm
    May 19 5:30pm-7:00pm

    Dinner and childcare provided.

    Jumpstart Office

    515 E North St. Bradley
    Must RSVP to Home Visitor.

    See more details

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  • Monday Morning Mayhem | JUEGO MAÑANERO LOS LUNES!

    Monday Morning Mayhem | JUEGO MAÑANERO LOS LUNES!

    May 23, 2022  9:00 am - 10:00 am
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Focused play with Jumpstart!

    1st Monday: Gross Motor Skills
    2nd Monday: Cognitive Skills
    3rd Monday: Fine Motor Skills
    4th Monday: Language Skills

    ¡Juego Intencional con Jumpstart! 
    1er lunes: Habilidades de Motricidad gruesa 
    2do lunes: Habilidades del Aspecto intelectual 
    3er lunes: Habilidades de Motricidad Fina 
    4to lunes: Habilidades del Lenguaje

    See more details

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  • Reptile Show! SHOW DE REPTILES

    Reptile Show! SHOW DE REPTILES

    May 25, 2022  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435, USA

    Bring a chair or blanket!
    *TRAIGA SU SILLA O SU MANTA*

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  • Zumbini

    Zumbini

    May 27, 2022  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Join us for singing, dancing, and play!

    ¡Únete a nosotros para cantar, bailar y jugar!

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  • Child Wellness Presentation

    Child Wellness Presentation

    May 31, 2022  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

    Join us at the Bradley office to hear a presentation on Child Wellness from a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

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Hours & Info

212 Barney Dr.
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-2194
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm

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