SAL Community Services

🌟 Exciting Updates in Our July 2024 Newsletter! 🌟 This month, we're thrilled to share the latest news and updates from SAL Community Services. Our July newsletter highlights: 🔸 Groundbreaking Illinois legislation 🔸 Inspirational stories from our clients and volunteers 🔸 Successful community events 🔸 And more! Stay connected and informed by reading the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/45Q2rLW Thank you for your continued support in making a positive impact in our community! ❤️ #CommunityFirst #SALCommunityServices #NonprofitNews #MakingADifference https://conta.cc/45Q2rLW

🚀 Exciting News for Early Childhood Education in Illinois! 🚀 Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a groundbreaking bill creating a new Department of Early Childhood. This initiative aims to streamline services and provide greater support for our youngest learners, ensuring they have the best start in life. As an organization deeply committed to early childhood education and community development, we are thrilled to see this step towards a brighter future for our children. This new department will be a game-changer in aligning resources and fostering early childhood development. Marcy Mendenhall, SAL Community Services President & CEO, is a tireless advocate for children, families, and the field of early childhood education. She serves on the team of 18 leaders appointed by Governor JB Pritzker to the Illinois' Early Childhood Education and Care Transition Advisory Committee. Read more about this pivotal moment here: https://lnkd.in/gVmXRkyd #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Illinois #CommunityDevelopment #SALCommunityServices #Support #Advocacy #Learning #EducationReform

🎉📬 Exciting News Alert! 📬🎉 Our May/June newsletter is hot off the press, and it's packed with amazing updates from SAL Community Services! 🌟 From heartwarming success stories to upcoming events and community highlights, there's so much to share. 🌸✨ Catch up on all the latest buzz and see how we're making a difference together. Dive into the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4ch5H5c 📖💌 Don't forget to like, share, and let us know your favorite part in the comments below! 👇💬 📬 Stay in the Loop with SAL Community Services! 📬 Don't miss out on our latest updates, events, and stories that make a difference in our community! 🌟✨ Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about all the exciting things happening at SAL Community Services. 👉 Click here to join our newsletter: Sign Up Now - https://conta.cc/4enw8Io #SALCommunityServices #Newsletter #CommunityFirst #MakingADifference #StayConnected #NewsletterSignUp #StayConnected #JoinUs

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🌟 Enroll Your Child at SAL Community Services' Skip-a-Long Childhood Center in Milan, IL! 🌟 Are you looking for a nurturing and educational environment for your little one? Look no further! Skip-a-Long Childhood Centers in Milan, IL is now enrolling for Infants/Toddlers, PreK/Preschool, and Early Head Start programs. 🍼👶🎨📚 ✨ Why Choose Skip-a-Long? ✨ ✅ Research-based Curriculum: Our programs are designed to foster early learning and development, ensuring your child gets the best start in life. ✅ Experienced Educators: Our passionate and caring staff are dedicated to providing a safe and stimulating environment for your child to grow and thrive. ✅ Family-Centered Approach: We believe in sharing the joy of learning by partnering with families to support each child’s unique needs and milestones. ✅ Safe and Fun Learning Spaces: Our safe facilities and engaging activities keep children excited about learning every day. ✅ Financial Assistance Available: We offer financial assistance to those who qualify, making quality early childhood education accessible to all families. 🌈 Join us at our Skip-a-Long Childhood Centers and give your child the gift of a bright and promising future! Spaces fill up quickly, so don't miss out! 📅 **To Learn More or Schedule a Tour:** 📞 Call us at (309) 787-6303 💻 Visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gFGGR5DH! Let's create a joyful and enriching childhood experience together! 🌟👧🧒❤️ #EarlyEducation #Preschool #InfantCare #ToddlerPrograms #EarlyHeadStart #MilanIL #SkipALongCenters #EnrollNow #ChildhoodEducation

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. SAL Community Services, the Quad Cities-based nonprofit, offers early education and child care services for children that also support families. SAL programs offer parenting training opportunities that improve parent involvement, build parent-child relationships, and decrease parental distress. SAL offers high quality care and services to families with children up to age 13, including specialized early care programs for children from zero through three years. “Our early education and care programs provide a nurturing and welcoming space for both parents and children,” said Marcy Mendenhall, president and CEO of SAL Community Services. “We know that children who receive quality early care experience less abuse and are 93 percent less likely to be removed from their home. Parents leave our workshops with tools to create a positive and nurturing atmosphere at home. Seeing their success and watching their children grow is an inspiration. We’re committed to bringing these services to as many families as possible.” Studies show that families participating in Early Head Start have better parenting and family outcomes, including lower levels of parenting stress, more supportive home environments, and less family conflict. These lower the risk of child maltreatment by 10-22 percent and decrease the likelihood of child welfare system involvement. Parents involved in SAL’s early care program have seen the same positive impact on their families. “No parent wants to abuse their child,” said Nicole Carroll, a parent ambassador for the Illinois Head Start Association who also has children enrolled in SAL’s Early Head Start program. “Parents from all backgrounds face so many challenges and frustrations. Without the right tools, frustration can lead to abuse. If we can meet parents’ needs, we can prevent a lot of violence." SAL’s safe and enriching environment prepares children for continued growth and learning leading to success in school and beyond, all while giving parents the tools they need to be wonderful, self-sufficient caregivers. SAL offers workshops like “Positive Solutions for Families,” which gives families enrolled in Early Head Start access to an evidenced-based child education curriculum and sends them home with practical tools for dealing with stressful situations. “The program emphasizes the importance of positive parenting behaviors,” said Rosie Zbaracki, family engagement manager for SAL’s EHS program. “Parents learn about things like creating beneficial routines and giving encouraging feedback. They leave with a lot of materials and a plan for creating positive interactions when they get home.” “If my story can help tip the scale even a little bit and help other parents like me, then I feel like I have a responsibility to share it,” Carroll said. To learn more about SAL Community Services Early Head Start Child Care Partnership, visit https://lnkd.in/g3J5_U4j.

🌟🌈🙌 A massive THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to make United Way Quad Cities #DayOfCaring such a success! 🙌🌈🌟 Special shout out to those volunteers from John Deere and Estes Construction who joined in and helped SAL Community Services at our Skip-a-Long Childhood Centers and Welcoming Center! Your generosity and hard work have truly made a difference in our community, touching countless lives in Rock Island, Milan, Moline, and Davenport. From painting walls to planting gardens, your efforts have transformed spaces and hearts alike. 💖✨ Together, we've created brighter, more vibrant spaces for everyone to enjoy. But even more importantly, we've strengthened the bonds of kindness and compassion that make our community so special. 🤗💪 To each and every volunteer who lent a hand, shared a smile, or spread some positivity—THANK YOU! Your kindness knows no bounds, and we're endlessly grateful for your support. 🌟 Let's keep spreading love and making a difference, one day of caring at a time! 💞 #StrengtheningChildrenFamiliesIndividuals #BuildAndEnhanceThrivingCommunities #VolunteersRock #VolunteeerAppreciation #ThankYou #JohnDeere #EstesConstruction #UnitedWayQC #DayOfCaring #CommunityHeroes #Gratitude 🌈🌟

📢 Calling all champions of community spirit! 🏌️♀️⛳️ We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join us on May 13, 2024 for the big day - the 28th Annual SAL Community Services Little Bogey's Golf Classic fundraiser! Whether you're a pro at organizing or simply want to lend a helping hand, we'd love to have you on our team. Sign up now to be a part of this unforgettable event and make a difference together! 🙌 Sign up today at: https://lnkd.in/gRN8zZfv. #VolunteerOpportunity #CommunitySupport #LittleBogeysGolfClassic 🏌️♂️🤝

By raising awareness during Black Maternal Health Week, we can work towards dismantling the systemic barriers that contribute to maternal health disparities and ensure that all women receive the care and support they need during pregnancy and childbirth.