Our Commitment to the West Chicago Community
At WeGo Together for Kids, we are dedicated to supporting and enhancing the health, safety, learning, and social-emotional well-being of children and families in the West Chicago community. Our collaborative approach focuses on six key result areas to foster a thriving environment for all.
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Puente del Pueblo
Academic Achievement
Ensuring that West Chicago children and families have access to continuous learning opportunities through afterschool programs, adult education, and summer learning initiatives.
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Out-of-school time/afterschool programming
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Adult education
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Summer learning opportunities
Youth and Family Health
Promoting physical health and emotional well-being through nutrition education, physical activities, and mental health counseling for West Chicago families.
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Nutrition education
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Physical movement opportunities
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Mental health counseling
Community Engagement
Encouraging a sense of belonging by informing and involving West Chicago families in community events and initiatives.
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Community events
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Stable Families
Providing West Chicago families with access to resources that meet basic needs and support personal development, including case management, workforce development, and food access.
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Case management services
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Housing Navigation
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Access to food
Emergency Preparedness
Equipping West Chicago schools and community partners with the knowledge and resources to effectively respond to emergencies through education and preparedness initiatives.
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Community education and awareness building
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Disaster response
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West Chicago Police Department
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West Chicago Fire District
Early Childhood
Supporting families and children aged 0-8 by providing playgroups, parent support, home visits, and early childhood music programs to build strong relationships and learning foundations.
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The Basics
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Therapeutic play
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Family playgroups and parent support groups
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Home visiting
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Parent-child workshops
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Early childhood music programming
