Events
Introducción a las Escalas de Clasificación de Entorno - Parte 1 & 2
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $10.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Este curso de entrenamiento es diseñado para programas dictados en centros y proveedores de cuidados en hogares familiares, y ofrece una vista general de las escalas de clasificación del entorno. Las escalas de clasificación del entorno son herramientas de evaluación fáciles de usar que miden la calidad del ambiente de aprendizaje de niños desde la infancia hasta la edad escolar. Al finalizar este curso, los participantes serán capaces de utilizar las herramientas para evaluar por sí mismos sus programas y mejorar la planificación. ***Debe asistir a ambas sesiones para recibir la certificación***
1-Day Homebuyer Education Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
The first step to purchasing a home with the help of YWCA is to attend a free Homebuyer Education Workshop. This workshop is a a 1-day virtual session.
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
Register using this form or call 312-439-6229 to get started today!
Financial Management Workshop
WHERE: Online
COST: Free
CONTACT: Lafayette Williams | Email
Thinking about purchasing a home or just want to get your financial house in order?
Attend a YWCA Financial Management Workshop to learn how to create a realistic spending plan, reduce your expenses so you can save more, and have a better understanding of your credit report and credit score. As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
Certificación en RCP y Primeros Auxilios/Anafilaxis American Heart Association
COSTO: $0-$70
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un correo electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Certificación de RCP para adultos/bebés/niños y primeros auxilios pediátricos de la American Heart Association y HeartSaver, incluida la capacitación en anafilaxia/Epi Pen. La certificación American Heart tiene una validez de 2 años.
Transforming Pages: A Creative Journey Through Altered Books
This creative writing workshop provides a safe and supportive space for adult survivors of sexual violence to explore their stories, express their emotions, and reclaim their voices. Through guided prompts and exercises, participants will use the power of words to foster healing, build resilience, and celebrate their strength. No prior writing experience is needed—just a willingness to create.
Contact: Kat Sturdevant, ATR-P at Kat.Sturdevant@ywcachicago.org or Candillia Park at candilla.park@ywcachicago.org for more information/to register
Elementos Basicos de Desarrollo Infantil, Salud y Seguridad
COSTO: Gratis
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Esta capacitación proporcionará a los participantes una visión general del desarrollo infantil, salud, y cuestiones de seguridad para los niños desde el nacimiento hasta la edad escolar temprana. El énfasis será en la comprensión de las pautas de desarrollo, áreas de desarrollo, y el papel que juega la nutrición en el desarrollo. Además, las cuestiones de salud y seguridad abarcarán el apoyo al crecimiento sano de los niños – desde lo fundamental como el lavado de manos hasta prácticas más profundas que involucran procedimientos saludables y la prevención de enfermedades. Los participantes aprenderán más sobre la planificación/preparación de emergencias y los primeros auxilios además de identificar sugerencias para mantener un ambiente seguro de interior y/o al aire libre.
Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care - Parts 1,2,3&4
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
The Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of family childcare programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business operations. It provides tips and best practices in fiscal, organizational, and financial goals and human resource documents in order to help break down the fiscal processes into manageable steps. **Must attend all 4 sessions to receive certification**
Pyramid Model Infant - Toddler Module Series Module 3: ResponsiveRoutines, Schedules, & Environments
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
In Responsive Routines, Schedules, & Environments, participants will learn how being intentional about establishing daily routines and setting up the environment can: help young children feel confident and secure, paving the way for social emotional growth; promote children’s active and safe exploration and learning; and facilitate positive child peer and adult child interactions.
Observando y Documentando el Desarrollo de los Niños
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Este entrenamiento provee estrategias para observar niños en su ambiente natural. Los participantes podrán identificar diferentes herramientas para conducir observaciones efectivas. Se discutirá el desarrollo típico y atípico de los niños. Se proveerán recursos para chequear el desarrollo de los niños que presenten preocupaciones en su desarrollo.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Heart Association
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training will focus on CPR and choking rescue for adults, children, and infants. Treatment of bleeding, burns, shock, seizure, splinting, and anaphylaxis. Proper use of Epi pen and automated external defibrillators (AED) will also be covered. Participants will earn a 2-year certification.
Quality Beginnings
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Interested in starting a home child care business? Then this class is for you! A brief overview of all the aspects involved in operating a family child care home, including interviewing parents, marketing your services, setting up, record keeping and taxes, and more will be covered. When you start a child care business, you will find that you need forms. A lot of forms. From schedules to contracts, from transportation agreements to getting to know you, and many more. Don’t worry. We have gathered all of the forms you can think of and have put them onto a flash drive that you can purchase; and they are all editable.
– Add to your registration for only $10.
– Purchase the day of the training for $15.
Soaring through Storytime
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This course will teach interactive ways for providers to engage the children through storytelling and related activities.
Pyramid Model - Preschool Module 1: Nurturing and ResponsiveRelationships- Parts 1,2&3
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Establishing nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community is the foundation of the Pyramid Model. This training focuses on practices for building relationships with children, promoting relationships between children, relationships with families that affirm family culture identity abd relationships with team members. **Must attend all 3 trainings to receive certification**
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Heart Association
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid and HeartSaver Adult/Infant/Child CPR certification, including anaphylaxis/Epi Pen training. The American Heart certification is valid for 2 years.
Art as an Anchor to Support DEIB Conversations! A Three-partArt-based Series for Child Care Providers - Parts 1,2&3
COST: $35.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This three-part DEIB art series is a designated space for childcare providers to come together to celebrate their own unique identities, as well as learn about the cultures and identities of others. 1. Utilize art as a tool, along with mindful meditation, to help child care providers reduce stress, self-reflect and express themselves while connecting with peers. 2. Support the professional growth of childcare providers. 3. Discuss how unchecked biases can lead to discriminatory practices and trauma for other people. 4. Use art-based activities to increase their knowledge about cultural differences and more! **Must attend all 3 sessions to receive certification**
Comienzos de Calidad
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
¿Está interesado en comenzar un negocio de calidad de cuidado de niños en la casa? ¡Entonces esta clase es para usted! Se revisará, en forma general, todos los aspectos envueltos en operar un negocio familiar de cuidado de niños, incluyendo entrevista con los padres, mercadeando sus servicios, manteniendo archivos e impuestos, y mucho más. Cuando comienza un negocio de cuidado infantil, encontrará que necesita formas. Muchas formas. Desde horarios hasta contratos, desde acuerdos de transporte hasta “llegar a conocerte”, y muchas más. No se preocupe. Hemos reunido todos las formas que se necesitan y los hemos colocado en una memoria USB que puede comprar; y todas las formas son editables.
Agregue uno a su registración de Comienzos de Calidad por solo $10
Comprarlo el día de la orientación por $15
Certificación en RCP y Primeros Auxilios/Anafilaxis American Heart Association
COSTO: $0-$70
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un correo electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Certificación de RCP para adultos/bebés/niños y primeros auxilios pediátricos de la American Heart Association y HeartSaver, incluida la capacitación en anafilaxia/Epi Pen. La certificación American Heart tiene una validez de 2 años.
Introduction to the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) - Parts 1&2
WHERE: Virtual
COST: $10.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training is for center-based programs and family child care providers and offers an overview of the Environment Rating Scales. The Environment Rating Scales are user-friendly assessment tools that measure the quality of the learning environment for infants through school-age children. After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool(s) for program self-assessment and improvement planning. **Must attend both sessions to receive certification**
Expectativas de Conducta para Apoyar el Aprendizaje con Niños de 0-3 Años
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: $15.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
La orientación positiva es un marco en el cual los niños pueden aprender prácticas sociales aceptables y formas de expresar sus sentimientos. Utilizar practicas apropiadas en el desarrollo ayuda a los niños a conoserse y sentirse empoderados para manegar sus emociones y conductas. En este entrenamiento a prenderas los beneficios de utilizar estrategias para reorientar el comportamiento de los ninos generando un aprendizaje.
Your Classroom is the Window to the World: Displays and Beyond
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Have you ever thought about how your classroom is preparing children for the world beyond your walls? In this training we will dive into how to enhance your physical space using best practices found in the Environmental Rate Scales and other valuable high quality early childhood resources to ensure we are giving children a rich engaging environment that supports learning and prepares them for the future.
Síndrome del Bebé Sacudido y Lesión Cerebral Traumática
COSTO: GRATIS
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Esta capacitación analiza los signos, síntomas, causas, desencadenantes, prevención y efectos a largo plazo del síndrome del bebé sacudido y la lesión cerebral traumática. La finalización exitosa de este curso cumple con los requisitos de licencia previa al servicio del DCFS para proveedores de atención domiciliaria. Los proveedores con licencia también recibirán horas de capacitación para la renovación de la licencia. **La capacitación también cumple con los requisitos del DCFS para todos los proveedores**
Síndrome de Muerte Infantil Súbita (SIDS/SUID/AAP Sueño Seguro)
COSTO: GRATIS
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Esta capacitación analiza el síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante (SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep), incluidos comportamientos que aumentan el riesgo de SMSL, hábitos de sueño seguro, estándares de licencia y recursos para obtener más información. La finalización exitosa de este curso cumple con los requisitos de licencia previa al servicio del DCFS para proveedores de atención domiciliaria. Los proveedores con licencia también recibirán horas de capacitación para la renovación de la licencia.
**La capacitación también cumple con los requisitos del DCFS para todos los proveedores**
Las Funciones Cerebrales Ejecutivas y su Relación con el Desarrollo del Niñoa
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Las funciones Ejecutivas es un grupo de procesos cognitivos que son necesarios para el control cognitivo y del comportamiento. Este entrenamiento provee información y recursos sobre los componentes de este grupo de habilidades que son importantes en el desarrollo del niño. También se proveerán estrategias para que los niños desarrollen estas habilidades.
Certificación en RCP y Primeros Auxilios/Anafilaxis American Heart Association
COSTO: $0-$70
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un correo electrónico
Certificación de RCP para adultos/bebés/niños y primeros auxilios pediátricos de la American Heart Association y HeartSaver, incluida la capacitación en anafilaxia/Epi Pen. La certificación American Heart tiene una validez de 2 años.
Desarrollo de Habilidades Socioemocionales
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: $15.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Proporcionar una visión general de las 5 dimensiones del desarrollo socio-emocional, definiendo los 5 aspectos principales de cada dimension y listando actividades que los cuidadores/maestros pueden implementar en la escuela/hogar para apoyar el desarrollo de la SE y la salud mental de los niños.
Efecto de los Electrónicos en el Desarrollo del Cerebro (0-5 años)
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Esta capacitación de dos horas está enfocada en profundizar en los posibles efectos nocivos que el exceso de uso de los dispositivos electrónicos podría provocar en el desarrollo del cerebro de los niños de cero a cinco años. Durante la capacitación, los participantes aprenderán diferentes formas de establecer límites en el uso de pantallas para garantizar un desarrollo saludable en los niños y técnicas para revertir el daño
Annual Empowering Educators Conference
4/7-5/12: Early Bird Registration $75 5/12-5/26: Regular Registration $100
5/27-6/2: Late Registratio: $125
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Annual Empowering Educators Conference is a must attend event for professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge, develop skills, and share their ideas with other professionals. Please join us for a day filled with engaging learning experience where you can choose from numerous presentations on a variety of topics. Participants will leave with new knowledge, a stronger professional network, revitalized and inspired to improve their programs.
Quality Beginnings
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Interested in starting a home child care business? Then this class is for you! A brief overview of all the aspects involved in operating a family child care home, including interviewing parents, marketing your services, setting up, record keeping and taxes, and more will be covered. When you start a child care business, you will find that you need forms. A lot of forms. From schedules to contracts, from transportation agreements to getting to know you, and many more. Don’t worry. We have gathered all of the forms you can think of and have put them onto a flash drive that you can purchase; and they are all editable.
– Add to your registration for only $10.
– Purchase the day of the training for $15.
Positive Interactions: How Connection With Children Can Help Behavior Management
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training looks at how our interactions with children impact their behaviors. It focuses on positive interaction to support children’s well-being and the shift towards more positive behaviors in the classroom.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Heart Association
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training will focus on CPR and choking rescue for adults, children, and infants. Treatment of bleeding, burns, shock, seizure, splinting, and anaphylaxis. Proper use of Epi pen and automated external defibrillators (AED) will also be covered. Participants will earn a 2-year certification.
Child Development, Health, and Safety Basics
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training will provide participants an overview of child development, health, and safety issues for children birth through early school age. Emphasis will be on understanding patterns of development, developmental domains, and the role of nutrition in development. In addition, health and safety issues will address supporting the growth of healthy children - from the basics such as hand washing to more in-depth practices surrounding healthy procedures and disease prevention. Participants will learn more about emergency planning/preparedness and first aid as well as identify tips for maintaining safe indoor/outdoor environments.
¿Que es CCAP? (Para el Cuidado Infantil Familiar)
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: GRATIS
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
La capacitación de ¿Qué es CCAP? para cuidado infantil familiar revisa el Programa de Asistencia para el Cuidado Infantil (CCAP) del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois (IDHS). El CCAP de IDHS ayuda pagar los gastos de cuidado infantil para las familias que trabajan o participan en actividades elegibles. Esta capacitación describe las pautas de elegibilidad de CCAP y los requisitos de solicitud para los hogares familiares de cuidado infantil. La determinación de pagos y las opciones para recibir el pago también se explican junto con información adicional para los proveedores de CCAP y las familias.
What is CCAP? (For Family Child Care)
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
The ‘What is CCAP?’ for Child Care Centers training reviews the Illinois Department of Human Service (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The IDHS CCAP helps pay for child care expenses for income-eligible families who work or participate in eligible activities. This training describes CCAP eligibility guidelines and application requirements for child care centers. Payment determination and options for receiving payment are also explained along with additional information for both CCAP providers and families.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Heart Association
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid and HeartSaver Adult/Infant/Child CPR certification, including anaphylaxis/Epi Pen training. The American Heart certification is valid for 2 years.
Letting Go of the Sticker Chart: Why Reward Systems Don’t Work in Teaching Social-Emotional Skills
WHERE: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Presenters: Jennifer Robertson
This training focuses on the history and widespread use of reward systems in many environments with children. These systems exist for entire classrooms- such as “winning” cotton balls to put in a jar and earn a class reward- as well as for individual students- such as sticker charts for on-task behavior. Decades of research has revealed the ineffectiveness of reward systems in teaching social emotional skills as well as the detriment they do to intrinsic motivation. Participants will learn why this perspective has become so culturally ingrained as well as explore the fears around letting go of these systems. Alternative and more effective ways of structuring problem solving and skill building will be presented and practiced.
¿Tendrá Autismo mi Niño?
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Este entrenamiento proveera informacion actual sobre el Autismo, estadisticas, senales de alarma y estrtegias para promover la inclusion en los ambientes de educacion infantil.
Pyramid Model Infant-Toddler Module Series Module 2: Focusing on Relationships
WHERE: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Presenters: Casey Craft-Cortes
In Focusing on Relationships, participants will explore the importance and complexities of developing relationships between caregivers, families, and children. Participants should leave understanding that social-emotional development takes place within the context of relationships, so strategies to support development must prioritize building relationships. This training covers topics such as reflecting on participants’ past and current relationships, as well as addressing issues related to culture, diversity, race, equity, risk, and protective factors. It is recommended the trainer spend time reflecting on the discussion questions prior to the training to be prepared to share their own experiences and facilitate discussions.
Post-Purchase Homeowner Workshop
The workshop involves strategies for reducing household expenses, including budgeting, property tax appeals, intro to energy efficiency and emergency assistance programs, and loan modifications.
Register using this form or call 312-439-6229 to get started today!
Introduction to the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) - Part 1 & 2
WHERE: Virtual
COST: $10.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training is for center-based programs and family child care providers and offers an overview of the Environment Rating Scales. The Environment Rating Scales are user-friendly assessment tools that measure the quality of the learning environment for infants through school-age children. After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool(s) for program self-assessment and improvement planning. ***Must attend both sessions to receive certification***
Comienzos de Calidad
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
¿Está interesado en comenzar un negocio de calidad de cuidado de niños en la casa? ¡Entonces esta clase es para usted! Se revisará, en forma general, todos los aspectos envueltos en operar un negocio familiar de cuidado de niños, incluyendo entrevista con los padres, mercadeando sus servicios, manteniendo archivos e impuestos, y mucho más. Cuando comienza un negocio de cuidado infantil, encontrará que necesita formas. Muchas formas. Desde horarios hasta contratos, desde acuerdos de transporte hasta “llegar a conocerte”, y muchas más. No se preocupe. Hemos reunido todos las formas que se necesitan y los hemos colocado en una memoria USB que puede comprar; y todas las formas son editables.
Agregue uno a su registración de Comienzos de Calidad por solo $10
Comprarlo el día de la orientación por $15
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
CONTACT: Lafayette Williams | 312-328-0873 | Email
Having trouble paying your mortgage? Get advice from a Housing Counselor so you can maintain ownership of your home. Counselors will share tips on budgeting to meet your mortgage payments and options such as modifications, financial assistance for homeowners, and forbearance to address temporary financial difficulties.
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business/entrepreneurship services.
Register using this form or call 312-328-0873 to get started today!
Certificación en RCP y Primeros Auxilios/Anafilaxis
COSTO: $0-$70
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un correo electrónico
Certificación de RCP para adultos/bebés/niños y primeros auxilios pediátricos de la American Heart Association y HeartSaver, incluida la capacitación en anafilaxia/Epi Pen. La certificación American Heart tiene una validez de 2 años.
ASPIRE TO HIRE COMMUNITY HIRING EVENT
The Partnership’s TDL Sector Center Powered By YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Presents: ASPIRE TO HIRE COMMUNITY HIRING EVENT
February 27, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Discover Customer Care Center
8560 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
Industries represented:
Transportation Distribution and Logistics
Manufacturing and Warehouse
What is CCAP? (For Centers)
WHERE: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
The What is CCAP? for Child Care Centers training reviews the Illinois Department of Human Service (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The IDHS CCAP helps pay for child care expenses for income-eligible families who work or participate in eligible activities. This training describes CCAP eligibility guidelines and application requirements for child care centers. Payment determination and options for receiving payment are also explained along with additional information for both CCAP providers and families.
¿Que es CCAP? (Para Centros)
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: GRATIS
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
¿Qué es el CCAP? para centros de cuidado infantil revisa el Programa de asistencia para el cuidado infantil (CCAP) del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois (IDHS). El IDHS CCAP ayuda a pagar los gastos de cuidado infantil de familias con ingresos elegibles que trabajan o participan en actividades elegibles. Esta capacitación describe las pautas de elegibilidad del CCAP y los requisitos de solicitud para centros de cuidado infantil. También se explican la determinación de pago y las opciones para recibir el pago junto con información adicional tanto para los proveedores como para las familias del CCAP.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid and HeartSaver Adult/Infant/Child CPR certification, including anaphylaxis/Epi Pen training. The American Heart certification is valid for 2 years.
Helping Children Understand Race: Being “Colorblind” Is Not the Answer
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training addresses the common misconceptions around talking with young children about race. Studies have shown that White parents often communicate to their children that “race doesn’t matter.” However, children of color learn very early on that race does matter in life. Racial differences, unfortunately, often equate to a lifetime of educational, legal, and health disparities that should not be ignored. Societal change requires us all to begin conversations about race with young children. Age appropriate honesty, transparency, and validation of experiences are a few of the tools presented here to help children process and understand racial differences.
YWCA at Court Theatre: A Raisin in the Sun
A portion of proceeds from tickets sold will support the YWCA’s work to advance racial, gender, and economic justice so every woman and girl across Chicago can thrive.
This event is part of the YWCA’s month-long celebration and recognition of Black History Month – we are happy you will join us!
Stories of Strength: A Writing Workshop for Adult Survivors
This creative writing workshop provides a safe and supportive space for adult survivors of sexual violence to explore their stories, express their emotions, and reclaim their voices. Through guided prompts and exercises, participants will use the power of words to foster healing, build resilience, and celebrate their strength. No prior writing experience is needed—just a willingness to create.
Contact: Kat Sturdevant, ATR-P at Kat.Sturdevant@ywcachicago.org or Candillia Park at candilla.park@ywcachicago.org for more information/to register
Healthy Kids, Healthy Future P.A.L.S. Physical Activity Learning Session - Part 1 & 2
WHERE: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Presenters: Jennifer Robertson
PALS is an "out of the box" training designed to give early care providers a solid knowledge base of best practices for physical activity. The PALS content addresses physical activity for children birth through age five years. The goal of PALS is to support practice and policy changes in ECE programs. PALS combines content learning with facility-level self-assessments, policy development opportunities, resources, and materials, to support practice change in ECE programs, leading to healthier, more active children. ***Must attend both sessions to receive certification***
BOOK CLUB GROUP: YOU NEED A MANIFESTO
Virtual Group Tuesdays @5:00pm - 6:00pm , February 18, 2025 - April 8, 2025
Using the steps in in the book ‘You Need a Manifesto’ by Charlotte Burgess-Auburn clients will work each week on a new aspect of their personal manifesto and will use the prompts for self-reflection and goal setting. Group is held weekly on Tuesdays via Zoom and for those 18 and older.
Contact: Temyia Holcomb, LPC at temyia.holcomb@ywcachicago.org or Lynese McIntosh at lynese.mcintosh@ywcachicago.org for more information/to schedule an intake.
Comprender y Abordar el Trauma Infantil en el Cuidado Infantil
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
El trauma infantil puede tener un impacto profundo en el desarrollo, el aprendizaje y el bienestar general de un niño. Al comprender los efectos del trauma e implementar estrategias basadas en el trauma, los educadores pueden crear un entorno enriquecedor y de apoyo que promueva la curación, la resiliencia y el éxito académico.
2-Day Homebuyer Education Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
The first step to purchasing a home with the help of YWCA is to attend a free Homebuyer Education Workshop. This workshop is a 2-day, evening virtual session on Wednesday & Thursday from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (both evenings must be attended).
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
Register using this form or call 312-439-6229 to get started today!
Implement Visual Supports in the Classroom
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Presenters: Cheryl Hazek
Visuals can be a great tool to promote children's comprehension and prevent challenging behaviors. In this training, we aim to provide information about visuals to assist children's learning, and different types of visual support that can be easily implemented in your classrooms.
Quality Beginnings
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Interested in starting a home child care business? Then this class is for you! A brief overview of all the aspects involved in operating a family child care home, including interviewing parents, marketing your services, setting up, record keeping and taxes, and more will be covered. When you start a child care business, you will find that you need forms. A lot of forms. From schedules to contracts, from transportation agreements to getting to know you, and many more. Don’t worry. We have gathered all of the forms you can think of and have put them onto a flash drive that you can purchase; and they are all editable.
– Add to your registration for only $10.
– Purchase the day of the training for $15.
Financial Management Workshop
WHERE: Online
COST: Free
CONTACT: Lafayette Williams | Email
Thinking about purchasing a home or just want to get your financial house in order?
Attend a YWCA Financial Management Workshop to learn how to create a realistic spending plan, reduce your expenses so you can save more, and have a better understanding of your credit report and credit score. As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
Pyramid Model Infant-Toddler Module Series Module 1: Introduction & Understanding Social-Emotional Development
WHERE: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Presenters: Casey Craft-Cortes
As the first training module in the Pyramid Model Infant-Toddler Module Series, Understanding Social-Emotional Development will acquaint participants with the Pyramid Model, introduce important terms that will be used throughout the Pyramid Model training modules, and lay a foundation to better understand the role caregivers play in young children’s social-emotional development.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This course is designed to prepare participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an Epi pen and automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. It offers the basics of recognizing and administering first aid for the most common life-threatening emergencies including anaphylaxis.
El Programa de Cuidado Infantil Familiar de Redleaf: Enseñar a través de una atención de calidad
COSTO: $20.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar explorarán elementos clave del plan de estudios que apoyan el desarrollo de los niños en todos los ámbitos durante los primeros años, desde la infancia hasta el jardín de infantes. Se explorarán cinco dominios del desarrollo: físico, cognitivo, comunicación y lenguaje, social y emocional, y enfoques del aprendizaje. Se explorarán los elementos necesarios para apoyar programas de cuidado infantil familiar de alta calidad, incluido el establecimiento de un programa de cuidado infantil familiar seguro y de apoyo, la asociación con las familias y el establecimiento de políticas y prácticas del programa. ***Debe asistir a ambas sesiones para recibir la certificación***
SPANISH HOPE AND HEALING TEEN GROUP
In Person on Wednesdays
January 29, 2025 - March 5, 2025
1340 S Damen Ave Mezzanine, Suite C, Chicago IL 60608
A safe and supportive space for teens aged 13-17 who have experienced sexual abuse. Here, you will find tools to understand and heal, surrounded by a group that understands you. You are not alone.
To register:
Brenda Gomez Herrera | Brenda.Gomez@ywcachicago.org | 312.762.2719
Julissa Herrera | Julissa.Herrera@ywcachicago.org | 312.376.2237
GRUPO PARA ADOLESCENTES DE ESPERANZA Y BIENESTAR
En persona los miércoles
29 de enero de 2025 - 5 de marzo de 2025
1340 S Damen Ave Mezzanine, Suite C, Chicago IL 60608
Un espacio seguro y lleno de apoyo para adolescentes de edades 13-17 que han vivido el abuso sexual. Aquí, encontrarás herramientas para entender y sanar, rodeado de un grupo que te comprende. No estás solo/a.
Para registrarse:
Brenda Gomez Herrera | Brenda.Gomez@ywcachicago.org | 312.762.2719
Julissa Herrera | Julissa.Herrera@ywcachicago.org | 312.376.2237
Cómo Transicionar a los Niños en el Salón de Clases de una Manera Divertida
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $15.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
La presentación enseñará a nuestros participantes a usar juegos y señales visuales para crear momentos de transición divertidos y emocionantes con los niños. Dedicaremos aproximadamente una hora y media a aprender cómo aplicar estas actividades en el aula. Todos sabemos que las transiciones son un desafío, especialmente para los niños. Esta presentación se centrará en las estrategias de las instalaciones que los participantes aprenderán a implementar en el aula.
BOOK CLUB GROUP: YOU NEED A MANIFESTO
Virtual Group Tuesdays @5:00pm - 6:00pm , January 28, 2025 - March 18, 2025
Using the steps in in the book ‘You Need a Manifesto’ by Charlotte Burgess-Auburn clients will work each week on a new aspect of their personal manifesto and will use the prompts for self-reflection and goal setting. Group is held weekly on Tuesdays via Zoom and for those 18 and older.
Contact: Temyia Holcomb, LPC at temyia.holcomb@ywcachicago.org or Lynese McIntosh at lynese.mcintosh@ywcachicago.org for more information/to schedule an intake.
Business Savvy Saturday
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $45.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Business Savvy Saturday is a morning focused on supporting the business side of childcare. Participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable new information and inspiration to help maximize talent and resources from leading training and business experts.