"Mama's Got Resources!"
Presenters
Beloved Baby Consulting LLC
Potty-Training and Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Teri Kmak is the owner and founder of Beloved Baby Consulting LLC (BBC) which was established in 2021, shortly after the birth of her first son. Her son experienced feeding challenges which impacted his sleep. BBC currently provides virtual newborn sleep and potty-training consulting services. Teri has over 12 years of experience in early childhood and she holds 6 certifications related to this field.
bbabyconsulting.com/
Birth to Five Illinois
Birth to Five Illinois is working to create an Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) system that truly listens to and values the voices of families and communities. Our Regional office is here to ensure that families with young children in neighborhoods across Cook North have a chance to be heard. We work closely with local organizations to share your stories, connect with community leaders, and partner with those who support young families to make real changes that increase awareness and access to early childhood programs.
Breakfast with Baby
A Christian ministry of The Salvation Army in
Des Plaines which provides spiritual and material support to families in financial need. Moms must be at least 7 months pregnant or have a child under 2 years of age to be eligible to receive free diapers and baby wipes once a month, every month on the SECOND Saturday.
Brentwood Baptist
Christian Academy
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy (BBCA), a ministry of Brentwood Baptist Church, offers Christ-centered education from daycare (ages 6 weeks-3 years) to 5th grade, with a new grade added yearly! We provide a nurturing Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary program, plus Aftercare, Summer Day Camp, and Spring Camp. With small class sizes and biblical teaching, BBCA fosters academic and spiritual growth. Enroll today! brentwoodbapt.org/child-care/day-care-center
CEDA / WIC
The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA) is one of the largest private, nonprofit Community Action Agencies in the country.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - provides nutritious foods, education, counseling and support for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to age 5.
Chicagoland Birth and Baby
We believe in happy, healthy, stress-free pregnancies, Beautiful births, and healing 4th Trimesters.
Our team provides exceptional doula support, evidence-based childbirth education, postpartum care support, birth photography, placenta services, and more.
Creative Corners Preschool
Quality early childhood experience where students can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, by offering an engaging curriculum.
Des Plaines
Public Library
The Youth Services staff loves creating and presenting programs for children of all ages, from birth through 8th grade. Every year we present over 100 programs.
Every week we offer fun, interactive storytimes and programs for kids and families.
Looking for tips on how to read to your baby? Check out our Rhymes and Bounces handout for information about early literacy, and great songs and activities to share with baby.
District 59 Community Outreach
Our Community Outreach Specialists enhance student achievement by engaging families in the educational process through strong re-lationship building, visiting families in their home, assisting with family and community engagement events, delivering social emotional support and in- struction to families and students, and help them access resources.
Office of
U.S. Senator
Tammy Duckworth
“The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth helps Illinoisans navigate the red tape within federal agencies, assisting with issues ranging from passport application delays to problems receiving Social Security, Veterans Affairs and other benefits. Senator Duckworth is also a champion for new parents and is committed to helping new parents access the resources they need. You may learn more here: https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/”
Goldfish Swim School
Park Ridge
State-of-the-art aquatic swimming facilities that are dedicated to indoor children’s swim lessons and programs for children ages 4 months and up.
Illinois
First Steps
Illinois wants to help families save for college. Illinois First Steps provides a free, one-time $50 seed deposit for Illinois parents or legal guardians when they open a Bright Start 529 or Bright Directions 529 account for a child born or adopted on or after January 1, 2023.
Kind Kids
Pediatric Dentistry
As a pediatric dentist and a mother herself, Dr. Paula finds genuine joy in working with children, listening to their stories, and making them feel at ease. Having grown up nearby, she is proud to serve the surrounding communities and to have opened the first pediatric dental practice in Des Plaines!
We understand every child is unique, and we know that dentists can seem intimidating to young children. We are here to provide care tailored to each child’s specific needs.
Le Village
Des Plaines
Le Village is a community-focused co-working space with on-site childcare. Our teacher led classrooms support working parents with children aged 3 months to 4 years old. Our co-working and office space is not only a beautiful space to work but also builds community among our members who are all in the thick of parenting young children. Le Village allows parents to remain close to their children without sacrificing their career.
Life Span
Provides legal representa-
tion, counseling, court advocacy, and immigration legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Little City
Serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as foster youth and families, Little City provides opportunities for people to live safely, learn continuously, explore creatively, and work productively throughout their lifetime. Our services include residential, school, recreation, art, horticulture, employment, day services, foster care & adoption, and more. We serve 1,000 individuals across six counties in Northeastern Illinois with 550+ dedicated, compassionate employees.
MaineStay Youth & Family Services
MaineStay Youth & Family Services is an award-winning department that has been serving the mental health needs of our community for 50 years. Our mission is to support the growth of healthier families in the Maine Township community by providing affordable strength-based counseling and comprehensive programs focused on prevention and education.
MBD Martial Arts Academy
At MBD Martial Arts, our dynamic children's martial arts program empowers kids to become the best versions of themselves in every aspect of life. Through engaging classes, we focus on physical fitness, intellectual growth, emotional resilience, and social skills. Our supportive environment fosters confidence, discipline, and teamwork, helping children develop essential life skills while having fun. Join us to inspire your child to thrive both on and off the mat!
Pathway of Hope
The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope case management program helps families work their way out of poverty. A trained case worker partners with the family to identify barrier to self-sufficiency (unemployment, insecure housing, lack of job skills, lack of childcare, etc.) and ways to address them by connecting with community support organizations and more.
Strong Families
YWCA
Comprehensive child development and family support services for expectant parents
and families with children from birth to age 3
ywcachicago.org/unleashing-youth-family-potential#strong-families
SCC has been caring for children and families since 1987, offering year-round child care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. We are certified by the State of Illinois through the Quality Rating System and ExceleRate Illinois. Our skilled and caring team supports each child and family in our diverse community. We provide multilingual educators, family resources, flexible enrollment options, a private park, enrichment programs, healthy meals daily, along with age appropriate curriculum. Financial aid programs are available. swiftchildcare.com
The University of Illinois Extension- Illinois Nutrition Education Programs provide workshops and resources to improve food access, promote healthier food choices, and help low-income families save more money.
Westerhold ELC
Prevention Initiative: Birth to Age 3
Our mission is to positively impact child-development and nurture healthy parent-child relationships during critical years.
This program provides early, comprehensive evidence-based child development and family support services to help families prepare their young children for later school success.