Chicago Metropolitan Assoication for the Education of Young Children

Children Without Homes

Join us for a pre-conference session on the needs of homeless children and youth and how their lives can be made better through the simple act of play. Sponsored by Bright Horizons Foundation for Children and and Horizons for Homeless Children attendees will:

• Learn about the plight of homeless children and their families, and their need for play in order to grow while larger solutions are sought.
• Hear about programs that are creating warm, enriching, and affordable playrooms in shelters across the country.
• Discuss Chicago’s local situation; meet other community, corporate, and nonprofit partners; and decide how you can be part of the solution.

[Wednesday, January 23, 2008- 1:00 -5:00 p.m. with a reception to follow]

What's Your STAR Power?

Join the Illinois Department of Human Services for:

A Quality Counts Update:

Get the latest scoop about Quality Counts initiatives, including Quality Counts Grants, Great START, and TEACH.

QRS Orientation Workshop:

• Learn about the eligibility guidelines, the application process, and the supports available to boost your star rating.
• Overview of Illinois QRS Assessment Tools.
• Receive both CPDUS and your QRS Certificate with your participation during this pre-conference day.

[Wednesday, January 23, 2008 – 8:30 a.m.-3:30p.m.]