Children's Place Association

The Carole Robertson Center for Learning, established in 1976, is dedicated to educating, enriching, and empowering children and families in Chicago through comprehensive child and family development programs. They offer high-quality early care and education programs for children aged 0-5, as well as youth development programs for children ages 5-17, focusing on social-emotional learning and positive identity development. With a mission to build a just and equitable society, the center partners with families to provide innovative and impactful services, including after-school programs, summer day camps, and advocacy initiatives. Their commitment to sustainable learning and community-based advocacy sets them apart as a beacon of best practices and innovation in early childhood and youth development.Generated from the website

BooksFirst Chicago is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing under-served Chicago public schools with libraries, aiming to foster a love of reading among children. They collect books from their own homes and various drop-off points around the city, with the goal of creating libraries in every CPS school that has 15 or more homeless students and no library equivalent. Driven by the belief that every family and child can make a difference in the lives of others, BooksFirst offers an opportunity for individuals to contribute to their mission of promoting literacy and access to books for all. Through their efforts, they aim to bridge the gap and provide equal opportunities for children in Chicago to experience the joy and educational benefits of reading.Generated from the website