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Journey To Build A Family

This is a virtual, monthly drop-in space for those in our community who are struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, and other challenges in building a family. If you are interested in participating or learning more, contact Andrea Jacobs, AndreaJacobs@JCFS.org

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Healing Hearts: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

This drop-in grief support group is for older adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner within the last two years. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30am -12:00 pm. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss. For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Marsha Raynes, LCSW.

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Expand Your Reach Through Networking

  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024

  • 2-3:30pm

Whether you connect in person, online, in groups, at events or through your own personal relationships, doing it professionally and effectively is essential to your job search success. Networking workshops convene June 17, August 21, October 14 and November 20, 2024. After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you access to the workshop you have registered for. 

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Special Education Laws: An Overview for Parents, Guardians and Professionals

  • Wednesday, August 21, 2024

  • 11am-12pm

Our presenters Attorneys Tracy Hartlieb and Cera Horste will provide a primer for parents and others who care for and work with students with disabilities to better understand the rights provided in order to advocate for their children. Parents will learn how to advocate whenever the need arises, whether at an annual IEP meeting, after receiving an IEP progress report or when their child is beginning school or nearing the end of their educational experience.

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Fall Food Explorers Class

  • Thursday, August 22, 2024

  • 4:15-5:15pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Join us to become a food explorer! This class will provide your child regular exposure to a variety of foods. We’ll be prepping, cooking, creating art or science, and finding joy while exploring foods. With a responsive feeding eye, your child will be invited to engage with food at an individual level which encourages autonomy, confidence, and a little stretch. All while having fun socializing with others. Register today!

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Sibshops

Upcoming Sibshops

  • Sunday, December 15, 2024 + 1 more dates

  • All Sibshops are on Sundays from 1pm to 3:30pm at our Northbrook location, 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200.
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with a variety of special needs a place to meet other siblings in a relaxed, supportive, and recreational setting. They discuss their common joys and concerns, learn to handle sibling-specific “sticky situations” and have fun! For kids ages 6-12 years old.

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