Community Family Center has a vision for our children and families
Community Family Center (CFC) is a not-for-profit corporation encompassing five long-standing local family and children’s services agencies. (For more details on each agency visit our partners section). The vision of CFC is to construct a new, state-of-the-art facility that will set the standard for delivery of life services in the cities of Highland Park-Highwood. In communities that pride themselves on the highest quality of living for all of their residents, this project will promote healthier families and strengthen the community while achieving significant economies and efficiencies.
CFC’s constituent agencies overwhelmingly serve young children and families from Highland Park and Highwood. Their work is recognized by educators as essential to preparing young children to excel in our award-wining public schools. The services also provide skilled support and counseling to families and individuals, empowering parents and enabling happier and healthier home environments for our children. These objectives – improved center-based early education and family support services –have been acknowledged by North Shore School District 112 and High School District 113 as a direct assistance to overall educational performance and therefore directly benefits every parent, homeowner, school and neighborhood in Highland Park and Highwood.
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Formation of CFC grew out of needs for children
Community leaders and early childcare advocates began meeting informally in the mid 1990s to share concerns and strategize solutions related to a shortage of licensable space at existing early childhood centers, substandard facility conditions and a near total lack of center-based infant and toddler care. The group incorporated in 2001 as the Community Family Center, a not-for-profit 501c3 corporation led by a volunteer board of directors comprised of professional child care and family service providers, school administrators and community leaders.
A 2002 needs assessment by the United Way found insufficient child care for infants, preschoolers, and before and after school; insufficient parent education and counseling services; and deficits in services delivered in deteriorating, crowded conditions. Three agencies are housed in aging basements. Four years later, these three needs were noted as among the highest priorities for action during another comprehensive United Way needs assessment. These reports and findings were distributed widely and have been available at both community libraries and in local newspapers.
Community Family Center at a glance View
Agency Stats View
During this time CFC has been diligently working to address these concerns.
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Brochure. (View 11-4-08l)
After working with the architects we have determined the desired square footage and design that is compatible with all five agency’s needs, a structure with a healthy, comfortable learning environment, with trees and plenty of sunshine.”
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Upcoming Meetings
Community Family Center Meetings
“Board meetings are generally, but not always,on the second Wednesday of each month, at 9 AM at
Northern Trust, 1700 Green bay Road, Highland Park, community room, second floor.”
Next Board Meeting - Wednesday March 10, 2010 at 9 AM at Northern Trust, Green Bay Road, Highland Park
Tentative future dates: April 14th, May12th, June 9th, at 9 AM at Northern Trust.
Fund Raising Steering Committee meets Wednesdays: March 3 at Karger, March 17th Bob Baizer's office
Governance Committee to be announced.
Communication Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday March 11 at 9 AM at CFC Office
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Events
Community Family Center Events will be featured here when dates are set for calendar year 2010. We welcome your suggestions,
Spring 2010: To be announced
Past Events included:
Annual Board Meeting September 16, 2009
Board Development Training May 30th Successful turnout.
Karger Kickoff May 19th was a success, see pictures on
Triblocal.com/Highland_Park_-_Highwood/List_View/View.html?type=photos&action=detail&sub_id=73295
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