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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!

Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse

Child Safety & Advocacy Organizations

18137 Harwood Ave

Homewood

IL

60430

708-794-2140

Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse provides advocacy, support and violence education to children from birth to age 5 and their families exposed to violence in their home and/or community through our Safe From the Start (SFS) program. SFS is an Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) funded state-wide, research-based program addressing children's exposure to violence. We have been offering SFS services since 2004 and help children regulate their emotions and process the trauma they have experienced. Anew aims to increase community awareness about early childhood exposure to violence, develop collaborative referrals/resources and provide prevention services. Our services are provided by licensed counselors and social workers. All services are free of charge for victims and are available in English and Spanish.
Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse also provides Adult Counseling services providing the opportunity for domestic violence victims/survivors to talk about their abuse experiences, and to build confidence and hope for their future. Counseling helps to empower, support, and provide domestic violence education. We support victims/survivors in making their own decisions in a safe and confidential environment and provide the opportunity for them to process and heal from the trauma they have experienced. For more information or to schedule an appointment call (708)798-7737 ext. 236.

ZPD CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

5101 159th Street

Oak Forest

IL

60452

708-584-4480

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INCLUSIVE EARLYCHILD CENTER THAT CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDE SUPPORTS, IFSP AND IEP ,4 NUTRIONAL MEALS AND SNACKS, OUTDOOR GTOSS MOTOR, FIELD TRIPS ,

Cook County School District 130

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

12418 Highland Ave

Blue Island

IL

60406

708-259-5297

Good Shepherd Center

Special Education & Disability Services

17314 S. Kedzie

Hazel Crest

IL

60429

708-335-0020

Sand Ridge Nature Center

Parks and Recreation

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland

IL

60473

708-868-0606

Preschool For All NPD 117

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

7825 W. 103rd Street

Palos Hills

IL

60465

708-233-5789

Preschool For All-- we provide related services for students who need (SW, SP, OT)

SSSRA - South Suburban Special Recreation Association

Special Education & Disability Services

19910 80th Avenue

Tinley Park

IL

60487

815.806.0384

Faith S Myers, Advocate Aurora Health Pediatrician

Pediatricians

15884 W 127th St Ste. H

Lemont

IL

60439

630-243-7683

Lemont Park District

Parks and Recreation

10628 127th Street

Lemont

IL

60439

630-257-6787

KinderCare

Childcare & Daycare Centers

12404 Archer Avenue

Lemont

IL

60439

630-257-1142

Kindercare offers childcare and preschool programs for children 6 Weeks to 5 Years, as well as childcare and programs for children 5-12 years.

Happy Hands

Childcare & Daycare Centers

25 W. Custer Street

Lemont

IL

60439

630-257-3112

Happy Hands offers childcare and enrichent programs for children 2-5 Years Old

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Center

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

15907 127th Street

Lemont

IL

60439

630-914-9990

Kiddie Academy offers preschool and daycare for children 6 Weeks to 12 Years.

Human Services Department

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

16300 Alba Street

Lemont

IL

60439

630-257-2522

The Lemont Township Human Services Department offers various programs that help children and families. They have a youth services program, and they offer summer meals, financial assistance, and access to a food pantry.

Finding Balance

Therapy Services

15419 W 127th St #5

Lemont

IL

60439

630-777-7113

This organization offers various therapies, including divorce coaching anger managment, seperation & divorce, eating disorders, child & adolescent issues, substance abuse, and co-occuring disorders.

The Learning Experience

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

15434 W 127th St

Lemont

IL

60439

630-243-9945

The Learning Experience Acadamy of Early Child Education, offers preschool and daycare for children 6 Weeks to 12 Years.

Riverdale Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

208 W 144th St

Riverdale

IL

60827

708-841-3311

Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Parenting Support & Family Counseling

6602 W 111th St

Worth

IL

60482

708-429-7293

The crisis center provides emergency shelter and essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

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.

Worth Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

6917 W. 111th Street

Worth

IL

60482

708-448-2855

Willow Springs Community Center

Parks and Recreation

8156 Archer Ave

Willow Springs

IL

60480

708-467-3700

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.

Together We Cope

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

17010 Oak Park Ave

Tinley Park

IL

60477

708-633-5040

Together We Cope assists, empowers, encourages and advocates for neighbors in need by providing food, shelter, clothing, and referral information in times of crisis.

Tinely Park Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

7851 Timber Dr.

Tinley Park

IL

60477

708-532-0160

Thornton Recreation Center

Parks and Recreation

701 Highland Ave

Thornton

IL

60476

708-564-5078

Thornton Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

115 E Margaret St, #1

Thornton

IL

60476

708-877-2579

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Parenting Support & Family Counseling

7438 W 61st Pl

Summit

IL

60501

708-563-2407

This Catholic Charities site provides ciris assistance, homelessness prevention, and access to food and basic needs.

CEDA WIC Summit

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

Rear Building, 5818 S Archer Rd

Summit

IL

60501

708-458-0012

This is a Women Infant and Children (WIC) site for supplemental assistance.

Steger Village Community Center

Parks and Recreation

3501 Hopkins St

Steger

IL

60475

708-709-0288

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

54 E 31st St, Steger IL

Steger

IL

60475

708-755-5040

South Holland Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

16250 Wausau Ave

South Holland

IL

60473

708-527-3150

Aunt Martha's South Holland Community Health Center

Child Safety & Advocacy Organizations

52 W 162nd St

South Holland

IL

60473

877-692-8686

This organization offers child and family services, as well as healthcare and child wellness programs.

McConathy Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

21737 Jeffrey Ave

Sauk Village

IL

60411

708-757-4771

William Leonard Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

13820 Central Park Ave

Robbins

IL

60472

708-597-2760

Under Carrey's Care

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

14419 S Atlanct Ave

Riverdale

IL

60827

708-841-2273

This organization offers infant and toddler care, full and half day preschool, kindergarten, and before and after school care.

Cuddle Care

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

150 W 137th St

Riverdale

IL

60827

708-849-8875

The Cuddle Care program offers Head Start preschool through a partership between Easterseals and Head Start.

Dolton West School District 148

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

114 W 144th St

Riverdale

IL

60827

708-841-2290

This is the public school district for the Dolton/Riverdale area.

Richton Park Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

22310 Latonia Lane

Richton Park

IL

60471

708-481-5333

Phoenix Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

15500 8th Ave

Phoenix

IL

60426

708-596-5515

Park Forest Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

400 Lakewood Blvd

Park Forest

IL

60466

708-748-3731

The Children's Farm

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

12700 Southwest Highway

Palos Park

IL

60464

708-361-3650

Childrens farm that offers field trips, activities, and farm school

Green Hills Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

10331 S. Interlochen Drive

Palos Hills

IL

60465

708-598-8446

Palos Heights Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

12501 S. 71st Ave

Palos Heights

IL

60463

708-448-1473

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

This organization offers holistic maternal health and pediatric occupational therapy services.

Orland Park Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

14921 S. Ravinia Ave

Orland Park

IL

60462

708-428-5100

Franciscan Health Olypmia Fields

Pediatricians

20201 South Crawford Ave

Olympia Fields

IL

60461

708-747-4000

District 122 Ridgeland Preschool and Birth to Three Programs

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

9101 South Meade Avenue

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-599-7070

Harnew School has a Preschool and a Birth to Three Year Old Program.

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

Trestle Therapy Group

Therapy Services

4560 West 103rd Street Suite 2

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-581-5798

Trestle Therapy Group offers services in speech pathoogy, as well as occupational and physical therapies.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

5535 West 87th St

Oak Lawn

IL

855-942-2332

This is a Women Infant and Children (WIC) site for supplemental assistance.

Oak Lawn Park District

Parks and Recreation

9400 S Kenton Ave

Oak Lawn

IL

708-857-2225

Oak Lawn Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

9427 Raymond Ave

Oak Lawn

IL

708-422-4990

Pilgrim Faith Food Pantry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

9411 S 51st Ave

Oak Lawn

IL

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Family & Community Resource Center

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

4201 West 93rd St

Oak Lawn

IL

708-952-4299

The D123 Family and Community Resource Center (FCRN) meets families where they are, and works to help provide various services that are needed.

Advocate Christ Behavioral Health Care

Therapy Services

4440 W 95th St

Oak Lawn

IL

60456

708-684-5855

Advocate Christ Behavioral Health Care provides mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Oak Lawn Hometown School District 123 Early Learning Center

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

4201 West 93rd Street

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-952-4390

The Early Learning Center offers needs based preschool and screenings, and therapies to children who qualify.

Papoose Children's Center

Childcare & Daycare Centers

5354 West 95th Street

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-422-1112

Offers preschool and daycare

Penny Lane School

Childcare & Daycare Centers

4527 Southwest Highway

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-424-1335

Offers preschool, daycare, and after school care

Childhood Trauma Treatment Program

Therapy Services

4700 West 95th Street

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

800-216-1110

Offers trauma treatment and counseling services

Oak Lawn Park District Preschool

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

9400 South Kenton Avenue

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-857-2225

This is a preschool program through the Oak Lawn Park District.

The COURAGE Program

Pregnancy & New Parent Resources

9711 South Kolin Avenue

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-636-8001

Provide resources for moms and babies.

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Pediatricians

4440 W 95th St

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-684-8000

Provides hospital and medical services.

Acorn Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

15624 Central Ave

Oak Forest

IL

60452

708-687-3700

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.

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.

Midlothian Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

17401 Kenton Ave

Midlothian

IL

60445

708-535-2027

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

11960 S Pulaski Rd

Merrionette Park

IL

60803

708-371-5666

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Matteson Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

801 School Ave

Matteson

IL

60443

708-748-4431

Markham Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

16640 So. Kedzie Ave

Markham

IL

60428

708-331-0130

Markham Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

16640 Kedzie Ave

Markham

IL

60428

708-331-0130

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

19901 Stony Island Ave

Lynwood

IL

60411

708-758-0090

Lemont Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

50 E Wend St

Lemont

IL

60439

630-257-6541

Lansing Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

2750 Indiana Ave

Lansing

IL

60438

708-474-2447

Beds Plus

Parenting Support & Family Counseling

9601 East Ogden Ave

La Grange

IL

708-354-0858

Beds Plus Care provides Homeless Prevention, Diversion, Short-Term Stabilization, and Food Rescue as well as customized case managment & services.

University of Chicago Advent Health La Grange

Pediatricians

5101 South Willow Springs Rd

La Grange

IL

60525

708-245-9000

Provides hospital and medical services.

Justice Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

7641 Oak Grove Ave

Justice

IL

60458

708-496-1790

Homewood Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

17917 Dixie Hwy

Homewood

IL

60430

708-798-0121

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.

Hometown Parks and Recreation Department

Parks and Recreation

4331 Southwest Hwy

Hometown

IL

60456

708-424-7500

Hometown Ladwig Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

4331 SW Hwy #3

Hometown

IL

60456

708-636-0997

The Cloth Option

Pregnancy & New Parent Resources

P.O. Box 1341

Holyoke

MA

1411

413-455-0865

Provides cloth diapers to those in need

Krueger Park District

Parks and Recreation

9100 S 88th Avenue

Hickory Hills

IL

60457

708-599-7337

Hickory Hills Park District

Parks and Recreation

8047 W 91st Place

Hickory Hills

IL

60457

708-598-1233

Green Hills Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

10331 S Interlochen Drive

Hickory Hills

IL

60457

708-598-8446

Pillars Community Health Center

Therapy Services

8020 West 87th Street

Hickory Hills

IL

60457

708-745-5277

Pillars provides health and social services, through medical and dental care as well as mental health and social services. These

Hazel Crest Park District

Parks and Recreation

2600 W 171st St

Hazel Crest

IL

60429

708-335-0355

Grand Prairie Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

3479 W 183rd St

Hazel Crest

IL

60429

708-798-5563

Advocate South Suburban Hospital

Pediatricians

17800 Kedzie Ave

Hazel Crest

IL

60429

708-799-8000

Woody Winston Health Care Center of Cook County

Pediatricians

650 E Phoenix Center Dr

Harvey

IL

60426

708-225-9900

Harvey School District 152

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

16001 Lincoln Ave

Harvey

IL

60426

708-333-0300

This is the public school district for Harvey.

West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

191 W 155th Pl

Harvey

IL

60426

708-339-9500

This is the public school district for the West Harvey-Dixmoor area.

Glenwood Park District

Parks and Recreation

One Asselborn Way

Glenwood

IL

60425

708-753-2400

Brookwood School District 167

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

201 Glenwood-Dyer Rd

Glenwood

IL

60425

708-758-5190

This is the public school district for Glenwood.

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.

Ford Heights Park District

Parks and Recreation

1401 E 13th Pl

Ford Heights

IL

60411

708-539-1389

Ford Heights School District 169

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

910 Woodlawn Ave

Ford Heights

IL

60411

708-758-1370

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District

Parks and Recreation

3301 Flossmoor Rd

Flossmoor

IL

60422

708-957-0300

Ingalls Family Care Center

Pediatricians

19550 Governors Hwy

Flossmoor

IL

60422

708-799-8400

Flossmoor Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

1000 Sterling Ave

Flossmoor

IL

60422

708-798-3600

Flossmoor Park District

Parks and Recreation

3301 Flossmoor Rd

Flossmoor

IL

60422

708-975-0300

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