Innovating social services for children in Chicagoland since 1869. We use our expertise & resources to address children's most urgent, unmet needs.
Chicago, IL
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THANK YOU to @comcast for featuring @BrightPromises1 on #ComcastNewsmakers. We are grateful for the opportunity to increase awareness about the critical issue of childhood trauma caused by racism. Watch the interview here: comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos…
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Congrats to our very own Cathy Krieger on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from @BrightPromises1. Award ceremony on the 25th! childrens-place.org/well-don…
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Trauma is a racial justice issue. Racism and discrimination expose BIPOC communities to an increased risk of toxic stress and ACEs. See ACEs Aware on “Racism and Discrimination as Risk Factors for Toxic Stress” to learn more: bit.ly/3E5gMX0 #MyTraumaInformedIL #WeHealUs
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What happens in the brain & body when it's exposed to toxic stress? This short animated video by the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health breaks down the science behind ACEs and toxic stress: #MyTraumaInformedIL #WeHealUs youtube.com/watch?v=W-8jTTIs…
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Racial trauma, also known as race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), is the result of being exposed to traumatic stressors associated with racism and discrimination. Check out Mental Health America’s website to learn more : bit.ly/3LZthpX #MyTraumaInformedIL #WeHealUs
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Trauma is a racial justice issue. Racism and discrimination expose BIPOC communities to an increased risk of toxic stress and ACEs. See ACEs Aware on “Racism and Discrimination as Risk Factors for Toxic Stress” to learn more: bit.ly/3E5gMX0 #MyTraumaInformedIL #WeHealUs
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Join us on Trauma Informed Awareness Day (Wednesday, 5/25 at 1:00pm CST) to hear from local Chicago youth leaders and experts on racial trauma.
Register here: lnkd.in/gx5uXjtE
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"As a community member in the vibrant and diverse Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, #MyTraumaInformedIL means access to mental health services; housing; and healthy, affordable, and sustainable food for me and my neighbors."
- Leandra Carlyle, HMPRG Administrative Assistant
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Love and support can make a huge difference in your child's journey with mental health!
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To better serve #Chicagoland, CEDA is bringing new community representatives onto our Board of Directors! Meet our candidates and vote here: bit.ly/3rqMR6Q
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Our students' educational resources should not depend on where they live or how they look. It’s on us to make sure every student is given the right to an equitable and rich education.
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Our next set of protective factors for #ChildAbusePreventionMonth focuses on the importance of building social connections for families. Read more about protective factors here: chicagocac.org/child-abuse-p…
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ICYMI: Our Co-Executive Director, @nochildbornbad, was honored with the @BrightPromises1 2021 Champion for Children Award. Click here to watch his acceptance speech: youtube.com/watch?v=Vl360HIp…
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Interested in #2Gen social emotional learning (SEL) programs? Check out @BrightPromises1's strategy for incorporating and scaling culturally sensitive and inclusive SEL in communities across Chicago. nitter.gq/BrightPromises1/status…
Learn more about the expansion of the SEL@Home program on our website: brightpromises.org/story/bri…
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We have charts for kids, but what about a Parent chart to help us find balance and fit in joyful moments with our children?
#SEL for adults
(originally posted by Wendy Weinberger)
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On today’s #ThankYouThursday we would like to recognize @BrightPromises1 for partnering with Chicago Commons to support our Early Childhood Education programs. Thank you for your commitment to supporting programs that address children’s needs all over Chicago.
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How do you talk to your children about scary news events? Encourage your kids to share what they already know, let them ask questions, and offer simple, age-appropriate information. @pbsparents ow.ly/8bBx50D6SMh
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No matter who you are, or where in Illinois you’re from, make sure you’re counted in the 2020 Census. Fill out the Census today at my2020census.gov.
#MakeILCount #ILCountMeIn2020
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#COVID19 has made this summer more complicated for parents. Infectious diseases expert @AllisonBartlet1 answers all the common questions about hugs, camp, babysitters and more.
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