Partnerships
CENTRAL COUNTIES HEALTH CENTERS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Our first partner, CCHC Pediatrics offers care to patients regardless of insurance. At each visit with a doctor, a little child and parent choose a board book to take home.
SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT 186
SPRINGFIELD, IL
CHILD FIND - Identification and screening
EARLY LEARNING CENTER - Preschool screening
Parents as Teachers (PAT) - FREE parent education program
in the Springfield Public School District for prenatal families
and families with children ages 0-3.
BUNDLES OF JOY
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Founded by pediatrician Dr. Meredith Volle, this nonprofit adds a couple of our books to each bundle of newborn clothing gifted to low-income moms.
THE JAMES PROJECT
SPRINGFIELD, IL
The James Project supports children in foster care.
SANGAMON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
SPRINGFIELD, IL
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC for Medicaid recipients. The littlest pediatric patients go home with a book.
HEALTHY FAMILIES
SPRINGFIELD, IL
HEALTHY FAMILIES is a voluntary, free parent education and support program that offers home visiting by health professionals. At every home visit, children get two books.
NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP with SIU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Ongoing help is free for women who are pregnant with their first baby. A registered nurse provides support and information to new moms in their home. Moms get books to read to their little ones. NFP is affiliated with a national organization.
URBAN LEAGUE
SPRINGFIELD, IL
URBAN LEAGUE operates Early Head Start (EHS) Program that ensures children (0-3 years of age) and their families of low income receive the academic, social, mental, health, and nutritional education they need to be successful as they continue in their life journey.