Unites States Department of Education

This resource provides parents, teachers, professionals and students with many different links to help in various areas of education.  It provides journal articles on educational material.

Family Planning National Training Centers

This resource offers anyone with health information technology, enrollment assistance, quality improvement, implementing male health services and sustainability. 

Scope Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education

The Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education (SCOPE) was founded in 2008 to foster research, policy, and practice to advance high quality, equitable education systems in the United States and internationally.

Job opportunities

Director of Child Care Programs-Swedish Covenant Hospital Child Care Center- Mount Prospect, IL

This position requires someone responsible for organizing and managing the Swedish Covenant Hospital Child Care Center in accordance with accepted practice and established policies and procedures.  Build strong relationships with children and families, staff and hospital community.

Vice President, Child Welfare Programs-Kinnex Consulting-Chicago, IL

Oversee child welfare programs, lead strategies for product development, and implementation for child welfare programs Guide overall performance of health plan through child welfare programs.

Child Development Specialist-One Hope United-Des Plaines, IL

Conduct classroom observations, prepare child assessment results, oversee classroom documentation boards and learning center displays and ensure classroom portfolios are maintained according to NAEYC standards

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America.

This is an organization that pairs up a child from a single-parent low income family with an adult volunteer.  I did this program for a year and was matched with a wonderful girl.  She felt that unwanted in her family.  She had poor grades and did not have many friends.  She was shy and timid.  I spent as much time with her as I could.  It is a wonderful program that lightens the spirit of children and makes them feel wanted.  These are children that need someone to show them that they are cared about and wanted.  Being with someone (even for a short time) that puts time and love into you could change your outlook and turn you into a more positive and happy person.

National Center for Children in Poverty

Poverty is a serious issue that unfortunately exists in the United States and other parts of the world.  This is an organization that assists families in times of need to properly support their children. 

1.  Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Subsidies

2.  Family and Medical Leave

3.  Income Tax Liability

4.  Minimum Wage Standards

5.  Public Health Insurance

6.  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

7.  State Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

8.  State Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

9.  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

10.  Unemployment Insurance

 

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families

Zero To Three is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.  I personally use this resource at work quite often.  I use it as a reference to get information about milestones and other issues about children in my center. 

Jobs that I am interested in:

Executive Director- MaryCraneCenter- Chicago, IL.

                Mary Crane Cente, founded in 1908, is a mid-size non-profit organization that promotes the comprehensive early development of young children through quality preschool education and family support services.  Overall operational and strategic responsibility of MCC’s execution of its mission through leadership/supervision of staff and programs.

Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred with 15 years of experience 

Parent Educator-Gads Hill Center-Chicago, IL.

                Parent Educator reports to the Lead Parent Educator.  MISSION: Gad’s Hill Center, a social service organization established in 1898, creates opportunities for children and their families to build a better life through education, access to resources and community engagement.  The Parent Educator provides education and family support to pregnant mothers and families with children ages birth to three enrolled in the Prevention Initiative Home Visiting Program.  The case manager is responsible for planning and implementing activities for assigned families during home visits. 

Qualifications: 4-year degree

Master Child Welfare Specialist- Lutheran Social Services of Illinois-Aurora, IL. 

                Provide therapy and clinical services to children and adults who are involved in the DCFS foster care system.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work or related field