Parents' Resources

• ohU.S. Department of Education - Help with reading resources and encouraging your child to become a reader.
• National Education Association - A resource provided by the NEA for parents to help ensure their child receives the best possible education.
• UIC Specialized Care for Children - DSCC partners with Illinois families and communities to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and resources.
• All Kids - All Kids is Illinois' program for children who need comprehensive, affordable health insurance, regardless of immigration status or health condition.
• Parent Toolkit - Produced by NBC News and supported by Pearson, the Parent Toolkit will help you navigate your child's journey from pre-kindergarten through high school.
• PBS Parents - Find parenting tips, timely articles, kid-friendly recipes, interactive games from PBS KIDS and more.
• Read, Write, Think - Parent & Afterschool Resources - From fun activities to suggested books.

Community Resources

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Neighborhood Associations

• Enos Park Neighborhood Improvement Association
  
• Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association
• Oak Ridge Neighborhood Association

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Neighborhood Elementary Schools

• Enos Elementary School
• McClernand Elementary School
• Ridgely Elementary School
• Springfield District #186

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Other Resources

• Illinois Assistive Technology Program - IATP’s mission is to increase access to and the acquisition of  devices and services for individuals of all ages with disabilities.
• Springfield Center for Independent Living - SCIL is a not for profit, non-residential service and advocacy program for individuals with disabilities.

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