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Connecting Families to Local Services
for Young Children
In partnership with Birth to Five Illinois: Region 1-B-C (Cook County South)
Finding the right support for your child can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help. The Early Childhood Resource Hub is a community-driven directory designed to connect families with trusted services for children ages 0-5.
Whether you’re looking for pediatric care, early education, therapy services, or parenting support, this hub provides a centralized place to find the resources you need.
Simply select a category below to browse available services, then filter by city to find options near you.
Please note: If you find any errors, please contact us so we can update the listing. Thank you!
Children on a Mission
Childcare & Daycare Centers
18825 Chestnut Ave.
Country Club Hills
IL
60478
708-705-2258
This individual is a Family Child Care Provider, providing care for children 6 weeks to 13 years old. They are also a Life Coach & Mental Health Consultant, providing services for Children, Teens & Adults.
Healing Steps Counseling
Therapy Services
230 Main Street
Park Forest
IL
60466
708-654-3217
This is a mental health non profit based out of Park Forest, IL. They offer individual, couples, and group therapy as well as a day program for adults with disabilities. This organization also offers child counseling services and accepts medicare, medicaid and most major insurance plans. They also offer a sliding scale fee for those who don't have insurance. They offer workshops, including a yearly parenting workshop at no cost.
BAMBINOS Therapy, Inc
Therapy Services
9834 S Hamlin
Evergreen Park
IL
60805
708-921-2300
This organization provides occupational therapy, speech therapy, speech and language services, sensory processing disorders, and early intervention services.
Imaginative SLP PLLC.
Therapy Services
10350 S. Hamlin
Chicago
IL
60655
773-234-4842
This organization offers speech therapy services.
Beyond Milestone Therapy
Therapy Services
11049 South Fairfield Avenue
Chicago
IL
60655
773-294-1452
This organization offers speech and occupational therapy services for children and adults with developmental needs.
Every Step of the Way Resource Center
Therapy Services
3400 W 111th St #483
Chicago
IL
60655
773-231-6376
Every Step Of The Way Resource Center offers respite care, referrals, and resources for intellectually disabled adults.
Gigi's Playhouse
Therapy Services
15954 South Harlem Avenue
Tinley Park
IL
60477
708-620-8480
Gigi's Playhouse offers free therapeutic educational, and research-driven programs to individuals with Down syndrome.
Play On Speech Therapy
Therapy Services
7250 West College Drive
Palos Heights
IL
60463
Helping children find their voices in Palos Heights, IL and the Chicagoland Area.
Motivated OT Mama
Therapy Services
8049 Braeburn Lane
Orland Park
IL
60462
708-207-8415
Motivated OT Mama provides holistic occupational therapy services to moms, infants, and children. They also run community support and play groups to support new parent's mental health and infant/childhood development
Westside Children's Therapy- Oak Lawn
Therapy Services
10201 South Cicero Avenue Suite F
Oak Lawn
IL
60453
708-232-8993
Westside Children's Therapy offers Pediatric & ABA Therapy Clinics
Arc of Illinois
Therapy Services
9980 190th Street Suite C
Mokena
IL
60448
815-464-1842
The Arc of Illinois advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families and community organizations to ensure that people with disabilities can live, work, learn, and play in communities across the state. The Arc offers resources and information, supports families in their individual advocacy efforts and trains and educates people with disabilities, families and professionals among other things. Below is a list of services we also offer.
Solid Ground Behavioral Services
Therapy Services
1316 South Western Avenue
Blue Island
IL
60406
708-290-9019
Provides behavioral support and parental education classes
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy
Therapy Services
6042 West Oakton Street
Morton Grove
IL
60053
773-283-1129
This organization has trained volunteers and service dogs who work with individuals with various needs.
Early Intervention Child & Family Connections
Special Education & Disability Services
9730 South Western Avenue
Evergreen Park
IL
60805
773-233-1799
This organization offers early intervention services and therapies.
SSSRA - South Suburban Special Recreation Association
Special Education & Disability Services
19910 80th Avenue
Tinley Park
IL
60487
815.806.0384
IEP Clarity
Special Education & Disability Services
15125 S. 75th Court
Orland Park
IL
60462
708-258-5128
Good Shepherd Center
Special Education & Disability Services
17314 S. Kedzie
Hazel Crest
IL
60429
708-335-0020
Nurse Family Partnership Program at Metropolitan Family Services
Pregnancy & New Parent Resources
11560 S Kedzie Ave, Suite 200
Merrionette Park
IL
60803
312-965-4363
This organization offers prenatal care and services for birth to two year olds and their families. They also have services surrounding pregnancy, parenting, home and nurse home visiting, post-poartum care, and early childhood education.
Motivated OT Mama
Pregnancy & New Parent Resources
8049 Braeburn Lane
Orland Park
IL
60462
708-207-8415
Motivated OT Mama provides holistic occupational therapy services to moms, infants, and children. They also run community support and play groups to support new parent's mental health and infant/childhood development
The COURAGE Program
Pregnancy & New Parent Resources
9711 South Kolin Avenue
Oak Lawn
IL
60453
708-636-8001
Provide resources for moms and babies.
DryBottom Project
Pregnancy & New Parent Resources
18300 South Halstead, Ste. B #258
Glenwood
IL
60425
708-251-3345
Provides diapers, pull-ups, and wipes to families who are homeless, in shelters, half-way houses, or in transitional living centers.
The Cloth Option
Pregnancy & New Parent Resources
P.O. Box 1341
Holyoke
MA
1041
413-455-0865
Provides cloth diapers to those in need
Northwestern Medicine Pediatrics
Pediatricians
1001 Commerce Drive Suite 500
Oak Brook
IL
60523
331-732-4630
Nortwestern Medicine Pediatrics offers routine health exams, immunizations, newborn care including care for premature infants, school, camp, and sports physicals, prevention and managment of chronic illnesses, detection, guidance, and referrals for behavioral and developmental disorders, and coordinated care for children with disabilities.
Calumet Park Parks & Recreation
Parks and Recreation
12409 S Throop St
Calumet Park
IL
60827
708-926-7441
Southwest Synergy Dance
Parks and Recreation
7909 W. 171st ST
Tinley Park
IL
60477
708 444 0427
Dance Classes
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Parks and Recreation
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland
IL
60473
708-868-0606
Oak Lawn Park District
Parks and Recreation
9400 S Kenton Ave
Oak Lawn
IL
60453
708-857-2225
Hazel Crest Park District
Parks and Recreation
2600 W 171st St
Hazel Crest
IL
60429
708-335-0355
Flossmoor Park District
Parks and Recreation
3301 Flossmoor Rd
Flossmoor
IL
60422
708-975-0300
Recreation & Wellness Center
Parks and Recreation
5331 W 135th St
Crestwood
IL
60418
708-659-4800
Chicago Heights Park District
Parks and Recreation
1400 Chicago Rd
Chicago Heights
IL
60411
708-755-1351
Blue Island Park District
Parks and Recreation
12804 Highland Ave
Blue Island
IL
60406
708-385-3304
Arab American Family Services
Parenting Support & Family Counseling
7000 W 111th St, STE 300
Worth
IL
60482
708-599-2237
Arab American Family Services provides services including domestic violence/sexual assault intervention and prevention and case managent, and has a community health and research center.
Crisis Center for South Suburbia
Parenting Support & Family Counseling
P.O. Box 39
Tinley park
IL
60477
(708) 429-7233
The crisis center provides emergency shelter and essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.
Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse
Parenting Support & Family Counseling
PO Box 937
Homewood
IL
60430
708-335-3028
Anew provides Domestic Violence Services to those in need.
SPEED Family Enrichment Program
Parenting Support & Family Counseling
1125 Division Street
Chicago Heights
IL
60411
708-481-6100
This is a home visiting program for expectant mothers and children two and under.
Calumet Park Public Library
Libraries with Youth Services Departments
1500 W 127th St
Calumet Park
IL
60827
708-385-5768
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library
Libraries with Youth Services Departments
11960 S Pulaski Rd
Merrionette Park
IL
60803
708-371-5666
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library
Libraries with Youth Services Departments
11960 S Pulaski Rd
Alsip
IL
60803
708-371-5666
Lemont Public Library
Libraries with Youth Services Departments
50 E Wend St
Lemont
IL
60439
630-257-6541
Grand Prairie Public Library
Libraries with Youth Services Departments
3479 W 183rd St
Hazel Crest
IL
60429
708-798-5563