🌈 It’s Tasty Tuesday, part of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)’s Week of the Young Child! 🎉 Our Home-Based families explored the science behind weather and rainbows—then created their own using cereal! This sweet activity helped toddlers strengthen their fine motor skills while bonding with their parent through hands-on learning. At Children’s Place Association, we celebrate the powerful role families play in early learning—starting from day one. 💛 Curious how you can support joyful learning moments like these? Send us a message to get involved! #WOYC25! #childrensplaceassociation #cpakids #childthrive #earlylearning #positiveimpact #communitysupport
Children's Place Association
Civic and Social Organizations
Chicago, IL 1,069 followers
Champion for Vulnerable Children
About us
The mission of Children’s Place Association is building a secure and hopeful today so children facing health issues and poverty succeed tomorrow. We transform the lives of children in the very worst circumstances – those confronting illness and extreme poverty – helping them overcome challenges and lead their best lives. Children’s Place Association was opened in 1991 to help children affected by HIV/AIDS. We developed innovative programs to address the many challenges faced by low-income children and families coping with the illness. Over time, Children’s Place Association expanded its influence, applying our approach to help children and families facing other health challenges. Today we serve more than 350 Chicago-area children and caregivers annually, and our international program helps 330 children in the Caribbean. We’ve opened our doors to help children and families who struggle with a wide variety of conditions and disabilities. These include cancer, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, heart conditions, autism and spina bifida. Some children have developmental disabilities or delays. Others suffer the physical and emotional effects of abuse or neglect. And we continue our strong commitment to those affected by HIV/AIDS. While medical advancements have nearly eliminated transmission of HIV from mothers to newborns in the U.S., thousands of children are impacted by their parents’ HIV-related conditions. Children’s Place remains the Chicago area’s leading provider of children’s services for families living with HIV/AIDS. Besides health challenges, the common link among all those we serve is extreme poverty. Children’s Place Association targets these interrelated issues in order to break the cycle of poverty and illness. We believe children everywhere should have the chance to lead their best lives. This is the value upon which Children’s Place was founded – and one that continues to guide us.
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https://linktr.ee/ChildrensPlace
External link for Children's Place Association
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- HIV/AIDS, Children and Family Services, Early Childhood Education, Supportive Family Housing, Foster Care and Adoption, Mental Health Counseling, youth mentoring, and afterschool programming
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700 N. Sacramento
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60612, US
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3059 W. Augusta
Chicago, IL 60622, US
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1800 N. Humboldt Park
Chicago, IL 60647, US
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3533 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60651, US
Employees at Children's Place Association
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Shantal Alonso, J.D.
Business Development & Fundraising Expert, Mindfulness Educator, and Relationship Builder
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Kristen Daihes
Vice President of Global Supply Chain @ Mars | Digital Transformation
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Ivan Harrison III, MA
Executive Director of Child Welfare at Children's Place Association
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Jakina Dortch
Educator | Change Architect
Updates
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When families have the proper support, anything is possible. Because of your support, parents can create stability. Kids can explore, learn, and thrive. Together with a dedicated community of staff, volunteers, and partners, we’re making brighter futures a reality. Be part of something bigger. The Care Circle is a community of small monthly donors making a lasting impact, providing health, education, and stability opportunities to children in need. Since 1991, Children’s Place Association has been helping families thrive. Join us and be part of lasting change. 💙 Join our community today! https://lnkd.in/gNXwmueG #carecircle #childrensplaceassociation #cpakids #childthrive #earlylearning #positiveimpact #communitysupport
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🎉 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)'s Week of the Young Child® is here — and we’re kicking it off with curiosity and creativity! 🎨🔬 At Children’s Place Association, our Early Learning Programs celebrate with the theme “It’s All About Science!” 🚀 From lava lamps to weather experiments, rock hunts to animal songs, our classrooms are bursting with hands-on learning and wonder. This week, we honor young children, their families, and the fantastic educators who help them grow. 💡 Want to support a child’s love of learning? Get involved — donate, volunteer, or share this post to spread the joy of early education! #WOYC25 #childrensplaceassociation #cpakids #childthrive #earlylearning #positiveimpact #communitysupport
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Our doors are open to science, smiles, and discovery! 🧪✨ We’re celebrating National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)'s Week of the Young Child with hands-on fun because learning is science, and science is fun! 🔍🎉 #WOYC25 #childrensplaceassociation #cpakids #childthrive #earlylearning #positiveimpact #communitysupport
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🌟 A new week is here—let’s start it on a positive note! At CPA, we’re dedicated to creating brighter futures for kids through education, health, stability, and opportunity. Together, we’re making an impact! 🌱❤️ What’s one thing you’re looking forward to this week? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️💬 #MondayMotivation #childrensplaceassociation #cpakids #childthrive #earlylearning #positiveimpact #communitysupport
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Discover quality education and family support with Chicago-based Early Learning programs at Children’s Place Association! Whether you need full-day care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years or in-home early learning support, we have a program to fit your family. Our accessible, bilingual, NAEYC-accredited programs include health resources and focus on growth, learning, and development at no cost for qualifying families! Start your child’s journey with us and join our waitlist today! https://ow.ly/jssV50U6uh5 #childrensplaceassociation #cpakids #earlylearning
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📅 Save the Date! 🎉 The Children’s Place Junior Board is hosting B.I.N.G.O. at Happy Camper, Old Town on Sunday, May 4th, from 1:30 - 3:30 PM—and this isn’t your grandma’s bingo! 😉 Pizza, beer, prizes, and playing with purpose. This is more than just a fun afternoon—it’s a way for you to be part of our crucial work to help kids thrive. Every game you play makes a difference. You can reserve a table or show up. Either way, we’d love to see you there! Tag your bingo squad and mark your calendars! #playwithpurpose #happycampers #childrensplaceassociation #cpakids #childthrive #earlylearning #positiveimpact #communitysupport
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We may have missed International Children's Book Day on April 2nd, but at Children's Place Association, every day is a book day! 📚 Being read to at a young age helps children build confidence, develop language skills, and discover the joy of stories. Reading isn’t just about books—it’s about opening doors to imagination, learning, and new possibilities. What was your favorite childhood book? Share in the comments! ⬇️✨ #childrensplaceassociation #cpakids #childthrive #earlylearning #positiveimpact #communitysupport
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It takes all hands on deck to create lasting change! 🙌💙 A caring community powers CPA’s work—people like YOU- from teachers, case workers, nurses, volunteers, and donors. Every act of kindness, every shared resource, and every moment of support helps children and families move forward. Together, we’re leaving a lasting imprint on the future. Thank you for being part of the CPA community! #childrensplaceassociation #cpakids #childthrive #earlylearning #positiveimpact #communitysupport
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The education of America's children should not be a partisan issue. It is a matter of livelihood, quality of life, and the future success of American families and this country. As a provider of Early Head Start and Head Start programs, Children's Place Association asks for your support in response to today's Administration for Children and Families (ACF) office closures. As Senator Cory Booker stated today in remarks during his marathon speech on the Senate floor, "who are we, America, if we do not think that this is a moral moment in which the character of our country is being tested?" Support our country's future by clicking the link and contacting your policymakers to demonstrate your resistance to these actions.