Hear the poems from the author herself! Leslé Honoré will be onsite at The Chicago Center for Arts and Technology to read some of her works, sign books, and be available for a brief discussion. Enjoy a night away from the daily noise and soak in impactful, creative, and moving poetry from one of Chicago's very […]
Presented by Annie Drehkoff, MS, CCLS Child Life Manager, ChicagoCAC In both healthcare and community settings, Certified Child Life Specialists help children and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss, and bereavement. They provide evidence-based, developmentally, and psychologically appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, […]
The Illinois Medical District launched its 2023 Bike and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan in February. We would like to invite you to join us for a short walk through parts of the IMD to introduce you to the project, hear from you about your perspectives traveling around the IMD, and learn how to be involved […]
Presented by Rhiannon Reaves, MS, LCPC Director of Clinical Services, ChicagoCAC This training will cover what is typical versus problematic sexual behavior in children. After participating, attendees will be able to differentiate between common misconceptions regarding children with problematic sexual behavior and what is supported by research. The training will help participants identify strategies for […]
The Illinois Medical District launched its 2023 Bike and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan in February. We would like to invite you to join us for a short bike ride through parts of the IMD to introduce you to the project, hear from you about your perspectives traveling around the IMD, and learn how to be […]
Join Illinois Medical District and Active Transportation Alliance for a virtual conversation about biking and commuting in the District.
Presented by Stephanie Lawson, MSW Director of Advocacy, ChicagoCAC The Family Advocate‘s role is to provide support, advocacy, education, and case management services to child victims of sexual abuse and maltreatment and be a liasion for family needs. The Family Advocacy Program provides victim support and advocacy services to all clients at ChicagoCAC and their […]
The Illinois Medical District launched its 2023 Bike and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan in February. We would like to invite you to join us for a short walk through parts of the IMD to introduce you to the project, hear from you about your perspectives traveling around the IMD, and learn how to be involved […]
Earth Day Cleanup event with students from Chicago Hope Academy.
Snow City Arts 2023 virtual Art Parties are designed to allow you to explore your creativity and connect with the Snow City Arts community. At each quarterly event, you can create a different form of art, working with one of our Teaching Artists Art Parties will immerse you in the Snow City Arts experience and […]
Presented by Jan Waters, MS, LCPC Chief Program Officer, Clinical Services, ChicagoCAC This training will explore operational and clinical issues critical to the treatment of child sexual abuse that are not commonly covered in trainings on evidence-based practices, such as the needs of children impacted by sexual abuse throughout the treatment process, shame, sexual behavior […]
Throughout the month of May, celebrate FK Law’s Chicago Bike Month with the Active Transportation Alliance and local bike-focused community groups. Join one of many community bike rides happening around the city and learn how you can support the movement for better biking in the Illinois Medical District, your own neighborhood, and beyond. To learn […]
