At SAL Community Services (SAL), we provide Support, Advocacy, and Learning in our communities—from childhood to adulthood. Our mission is to strengthen children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities. Founded in 1970, we have a history of listening to the needs of our community and responding. Our nonprofit has grown from an organization focused solely on providing quality child care to low-income working families to one that meets a wide variety of needs from early care and education to crisis assistance and stabilization services. Today, SAL has a bi-state, 17-county regional footprint from the Quad Cities to central Illinois. We advocate with and for the people we support, the communities we serve, and the solutions we champion, and we offer an inclusive, welcoming community for the people we serve—and our employees. Visit www.salcommunityservices.org/about-us to learn more about our programs and the services we offer.
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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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Midland Davis is happy to participate in SAL Community Services’ touch a truck event this afternoon. We are showing off how our Boom truck can go around town picking up cardboard bales. Thanks Amber W. for inviting us. #communityevents #touchatruck #recycle
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 🏌️♂️🤝
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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.
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Big news! SB1, the bill establishing a new unified early childhood agency in IL, just passed the Senate chamber this morning with a unanimous vote🎉🥳🗳️ Thank you to our champion, State Senator Kimberly Lightford for leading this legislation and to all of the advocates who filed witness slips in support. As the bill now moves to the House, we are one step closer to creating an administration that will make access to early childhood services simpler, better, and fairer for young children and families. #newECEagency
SAL Community Services' President & CEO, Marcy Mendenhall, shared about the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (IL HB5451) which would consolidate Illinois early childhood services into a single state agency as a means to enhance coordination, efficiency, and effectiveness. Learn more about the importance of this new state level alignment and the impact it will have on local families as we strive to create equitable access to child care in our region. https://lnkd.in/gjVjmHCv
🌟 Swinging into Spring with SAL Community Services! 🌟 Our April Newsletter is here! 🎉📰 In this month's edition, we're diving into updates and insights from SAL Community Services that you won't want to miss. Upcoming events, program updates, staff spotlights, and classroom features, we've got it all covered! Check out: ✨ Upcoming events and volunteer opportunities ✨ Spring Open Houses for home child care providers ✨ Updates from each of our programs ✨ And more! Ready to dive in? Click the link below to read the full newsletter now! 👇 https://conta.cc/3J0i2hF Help spread the word and share the newsletter with your friends and family. Together, we're making a difference in our community, one story at a time. 💙 Plus - sign up to get SAL's newsletter delivered to your inbox and join our incredible community of changemakers! 💙 Simply click the link below to subscribe and be part of something truly special: https://conta.cc/4aaduAU #SALCommunityServices #Newsletter #AprilEdition #StayConnected #CommunityEngagement #MakingADifference