Community Family Center has a vision for our children and families
Community Family Center (CFC) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation encompassing five long-standing local family and children’s services agencies. (For more details on each agency visit our partners section). The vision of CFC is to construct a new, state-of-the-art facility that will set the standard for delivery of life services in the cities of Highland Park-Highwood. In communities that pride themselves on the highest quality of living for all of their residents, this project will promote healthier families and strengthen the community while achieving significant economies and efficiencies.
CFC’s constituent non profit agencies overwhelmingly serve young children and families from Highland Park and Highwood. Their work is recognized by educators as essential to preparing young children to excel in our award-wining public schools. The services also provide skilled support and counseling to families and individuals, empowering parents and enabling happier and healthier home environments for our children. These objectives – improved center-based early education and family support services –have been acknowledged by North Shore School District 112 and High School District 113 as a direct assistance to overall educational performance and therefore directly benefits every parent, homeowner, school and neighborhood in Highland Park and Highwood.
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Formation of CFC grew out of needs for children
Community leaders and early childcare advocates began meeting informally in the mid 1990s to share concerns and strategize solutions related to a shortage of licensable space at existing early childhood centers, substandard facility conditions and a near total lack of center-based infant and toddler care. The group incorporated in 2001 as the Community Family Center, a not-for-profit 501c3 corporation led by a volunteer board of directors comprised of professional child care and family service providers, school administrators and community leaders.
A 2002 needs assessment by the United Way found insufficient child care for infants, preschoolers, and before and after school; insufficient parent education and counseling services; and deficits in services delivered in deteriorating, crowded conditions. Three agencies are housed in aging basements. Four years later, these three needs were noted as among the highest priorities for action during another comprehensive United Way needs assessment. These reports and findings were distributed widely and have been available at both community libraries and in local newspapers.
Community Family Center At A Glance View
Agency Stats View
During this time CFC has been diligently working to address these concerns.
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Brochure. (View 11-4-08l)
After working with the architects we have determined the desired square footage and design that is compatible with all five agency’s needs, a structure with a healthy, comfortable learning environment, with trees and plenty of sunshine.”
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Upcoming Meetings
Community Family Center Meetings
“Board meetings are generally, but not always,on the second Wednesday of each month, at 9 AM at
Northern Trust, 1700 Green bay Road, Highland Park, community room, second floor.”
Next Board Meeting February 8, 2012 at 9AM Northern Trust Community Room, Green Bay Road, HP
Future meetings: March 14, April 4, Note this is a change , May 9th
Fund Raising Steering Committee Meeting at 8 AM January 25th at Bob's Office
Additional Meetings: Februar8 8, and 22nd, March 14 and 28th, April 4 and 25th
No other Committee Meetings have been scheduled for 1012
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Events Community Family Center Events
Trick or Treat Store to Store in HP Thursday October 27th
Sponsored by the Highland Park Downtown Alliance www.downtown.com
Proceeds to benefit Community Family Center
Annual Meeting guest Speaker Heidi Wennstrom, Assist. Superintendent NSSD 112
Early Learning: Research, Quality, Action
Wednesday October 12, at 9 AM, Wolcott Hall, Tri-Con Child Care Center
Past Events:
Marching in the 4th of July Parade with Member Agencies
House Parties
DeBell Party June 25
Wander event June 4th
Berman party May 1st
Dr. Art Rolnick Visit Monday May 16th
Dr. Rolnick Bio See related Articles:
Proposal for Achieving High Returns on Early Childhood
Child Health and Suture Success
Member Agencies Benefits Check their web sites for details under Partners
Community Nursery School April 29, 2011,
Tri-Con April 30, 2011 ,
Family Network May 21, 2011
Home Care Association May 9, 2011
Family Services: Prevention, Education and Counseling May 19, 2011
Karger building lease extension to March 1012 approval by the City Council, August 2011
Agency Tours upon request throughout the year Please call the office to schedule 847-433-5846
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