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Partnering with Parents

Parenting can be hard. We partner with parents and caregivers to make it easier through a parent support program that includes one-on-one visits at the family home or other community location twice a month, monthly family group activities, community events, and referrals to other related supports and resources.

We support parents from pregnancy until their child enters preschool or kindergarten to help parents grow as their child's first teacher, meet other parents, and get connected to needed services.

If you are a parent in Oak Park or River Forest looking for parenting support, learn more about our home visiting services, group events, lactation support, developmental checks, and parenting classes.

About Home Visiting Services

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Program leader

Rene Martinez

Program Manager

Rene Martinez is the Program Manager for Partnering with Parents.

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Contact details

Rene Martinez

Program Manager

171 S. Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302

Tel: 708.434.2560

rmartinez@eastersealschicago.org

Events

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  • 06/06/2025 at 8:00 am

Swing for a Cause: The 43rd Annual Golf Classic

On June 6th, join us for a fun- and sun-filled day at our Annual Golf Classic, a time when we come together to celebrate our community, our impact and our mission. New this year: our first annual Pickleball Tournament, open to all! Sponsorship opportunities and raffle packages are now available, with exciting live and silent auction items coming soon. All proceeds benefit our education programs and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Blog
  • 12/20/2024

Rene Martinez Steps Into a New Role as Program Manager for Partnering with Parents

Rene Martinez moves into a new role as Program Manager for Partnering with Parents, after 11 years serving the Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford communities as part of the Early Learning Services team. As Program Manager for Partnering with Parents, Rene will continue to empower parents and caregivers, inspiring them to believe in their ability to create bright futures for their children.

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  • 09/18/2024

Partnering with Parents Takes Part in "Pop Up at the Park" Event

Partnering With Parents (PWP) was thrilled to be a part of the final "Pop Up at the Park" event of the season hosted by the Oak Park Park District. Alongside The Collaboration for Early Childhood, they had a resource table that provided community and program information to support families with young children at Euclid Park. See photos from the day.

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  • 06/27/2024

Partnering with Parents Gets Glowing Feedback from Participants

Partnering with Parents makes parenting easier through a parent support program that includes one-on-one visits at the family home or other community location twice monthly, monthly family group activities, community events, and referrals to other related supports and resources. See recent quotes from participants and contact us if you are an Oak Park or River Forest parent interested in participating.

Blog
  • 04/25/2024

Partnering With Parents Hosted Paint and Sip Event for the Week of the Young Child

Partnering With Parents hosted a Week of the Young Child Event at the Oak Park Library. The Paint and Sip event included story time, joyful painting, and juice boxes.

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  • 03/28/2024

April kicks off with ‘Week of the Young Child' - Wednesday Journal

It's the Week of the Young Child and there will be multiple, free events throughout the Oak Park community this upcoming week. Tracey Patton from our Partnering with Parents program spoke with The Journal about those events, our participation, and the program.

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  • 06/29/2023

Partnering with Parents Hosted a June "Paint and Sip" Parent-Child Group Connection

Partnering with Parents hosted an amazing Parent-Child "Paint & Sip" Group Connection on June 28 for families. Learn more and see photos.

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