by Collaboration Staff | Nov 12, 2017 | Families, News, Partners
Thanks to all of our partners who helped make our first Parenting Resource Program a success! Over 25 organizations were present at the fair and more than a dozen donated a raffle prize for families to win. Organizations that participated are listed below. Academia...
by Collaboration Staff | Oct 3, 2017 | Families, News, Partners
Community Organizing & Family Issues (COFI) and Collaboration for Early Childhood About: COFI is a 22-year old nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago which works to build the power and voice of low-income and working families at all levels of civic life....
by Collaboration Staff | Oct 2, 2017 | Data, News, Partners
The Collaboration for Early Childhood has been selected to be one of four partner communities for Erikson Institute’s Early Development Instrument (EDI). This exciting opportunity brings together policy and program representatives from District 97, District 200,...
by Collaboration Staff | Jul 10, 2017 | Media, News, Partners
The Oak Park Runners Club (OPRC) has announced a $24,000 gift of race proceeds from the Good Life Race in support of both the Collaboration for Early Childhood and the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. “Community is an essential part of the Good Life Race and we are...
by Collaboration Staff | Jun 6, 2017 | News, Partners
Early in 2017, key stakeholders met to discuss our organizational values and foundational principles in order to craft the new mission and vision statements that drive our work. Representatives from our various partners provided insight into how the Collaboration for...
by Collaboration Staff | Mar 31, 2017 | Families, Media, News, Partners
For 35 consecutive years, the Oak Park Runner’s Club (OPRC) has hosted the Good Life Race, one of the most prestigious 5K race events in the Chicago area. The Race is a family friendly event that draws runners and walkers of all ages from the Oak Park – River Forest...