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West Central Sparklers and Friends

We recognize parents as the first and most important teacher.  Let us support you be the most effective teacher you can be during your child’s first years.

 

Program Purpose

The program is centered around family well-being, child development, and common areas of concern for parent. Our Parents as Teachers curriculum provides prenatal support and services for families with children under the age of three.

  • Child growth and development
  • Health and nutrition
  • Family management and relationships
  • Prenatal and postnatal care for mothers and infants
  • Age-appropriate discipline
  • Child safety
  • Establishing routines

 

Services

 

Developmental Screening
Parents partner with certified Parent Educators to identify a child's strengths as well as areas of growth
Personal Visits
Parent Educators provide free weekly visits with families to share child development and parenting support
Goal Setting
Parents are assisted with setting and achieving goals to meet individual family needs
Group Meetings
Events are planned by the families with coordination from the Parent Educator.  These include playgroups, field trips, and guest speakers.

 

 

Other Services

Toy and book lending library, parent resource library, parenting tips and information.

FREE weekly books         
FREE Monthly diapers     

FREE Discover Depot Admission for Toddler Tuesday
Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month 5:30-7 PM
FREE Smart from the Start Program every Friday Morning 9 - 9:30 AM for 0-18 months and 9:30-10 AM for 18 months to 3 years

 

 

 

 

Contact Information

Renata Conway

Parent Educator

Prenatal to 3

rconway@roe33.net

 

Emily Henry

Parent Educator

Prenatal to 5

ehenry@roe33.net

 

Amy Gipe

PE Supervisor

agipe@roe33.net

 

Angie Torrance

Family Services Director 0-3

atorrance@roe33.net

 

Amy Fullerton

Early Childhood Director 3-5

afullerton@roe33.net

 

309-734-3908 

 

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The birth to three program is grant funded through the Illinois State Board of Education.

Administered by the Regional Office of Education #33 collaboratively with West Central #235.

 

 

 

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