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Building Bridges for Brighter Futures: The
Building Bridges for Brighter Futures program is available
to expectant mothers and families with children from birth
to age 5 who reside in School District 146. Funded by a grant
from the Illinois State Board of Education, the Bridges program
focuses on serving the whole family in partnership with the
community. It addresses the individual needs of children and
their families by providing a network of support and learning
opportunities. Some of the programs and services Bridges offers
at no cost include:
- A pre-kindergarten readiness classroom for ages 3 to
5
- Child and parent play groups for ages birth to 3
- Home-based activities for ages birth to 3
- Frequent developmental screenings
- Parent education classes
- Special events and social gatherings
- Field trips
- A book and toy lending library
- Parent support groups
- Linkage to community resources and agencies.
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