Student Support Parent Advisory Committee (SSPAC): SSPAC is a district wide PTA committee that promotes awareness, education, support and acceptance of students with disabilities in Glen Ellyn School District 41. This parent run organization provides resources, networking opportunities, and professional speakers at meetings held throughout the school year.

email: sspacd41@gmail.com

website: Student Services Parent Advisory Committee (SSPAC) / Home

Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC): BPAC is a district wide committee including Dual Language and ESL parents and teachers, and community members who are interested in promoting and celebrating language and cultural diversity. Helps provide important resources for students and families.

Website: https://www.d41.org/d41bpac

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPACd41/members

Childcare Resources

Emergency Child Care

For residents of DuPage County in need of emergency child care during COVID-19 Pandemic, you can contact the local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) using the information below.

Email: emergencychildcare@ywcachicago.org

Phone: (800) 781-7247 or Phone: (630) 790-6600

2055 Army Trail Road, Suite 140, Addison, IL 60101

Local Child Care Resource and Referral

For assistance in locating child care agencies who are certified by Illinois Department of Human Services and who are able to accept CCAP

Email: childcare@ywcachicago.org

Or follow this link: Find Your Local CCR&R

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

CCAP provides child care assistance for low-income parents working or in school. Parents can use the following online eligibility calculator to estimate if they will qualify for CCAP:

IDHS: Child Care Eligibility Calculator

Interested families should complete an online application, available in English and Spanish at IDHS: Child Care Applications-Apply Online

Other Childcare Financial Aid Option- For those families who are not eligible for CCAP assistance/ have been denied by CCAP

B.R. Ryall YMCA offers an application for tuition assistance for families who have already been denied by CCAP. For more information, visit:

Financial Assistance

Local Options for Childcare

B.R. Ryall YMCA’s Safe and Sound ‘Learn and Play’

offers full-day programs for students 5 days a week, including full day remote learning programs. The program will provide ½ day of care as schools transition to blended school day. Students would need to enroll for 5 days a week, and transportation to/from school will be provided. Care also available for after school hours.

For information, visit: Before/After School Program

Locations include:

Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

B.R. Ryall YMCA, 49 Deicke Drive, Glen Ellyn

Tritown YMCA’s Learn and Read Program

On-Site child care will be available at designated District 45 schools. However, the program has openings for children of neighboring school districts. Children will be assigned to their site. Full day and half day programs available. For information, visit:

YMCA Remote Enrichment At District 45 (READ)

Early Childhood Resources

Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative: Partnership with the community that works to increase access and awareness to quality learning experiences for all children ages birth to five, as well as their families.

Phone: 630-942-5600 Email: jwoltman@casedupage.com

Website: Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative | CASE

Glenbard Parents as Teachers: Empowering Glenbard children and families to reach their greatest potential. Serving families and children ages birth to three years, as well as pregnant moms.

Phone: 630-629-2600 Email: glenbardpat@casedupage.com

Website: http://bit.ly/glenbardecc

Metropolitan Family Services - Early Learning and Head Start:

Early Learning & Head Start

Glen Ellyn Public Library: Offers various interactive virtual programs including Book Baby, Toddler Tales, Together Time and others. Visit this link for more information. Youth Home

Glenside Public Library: Offers various interactive virtual programs for young children. Visit this link for more information and to register. SignUp

Special Needs and Inclusion

D41 Student Support Services and Inclusionary Principles

Student Services / Home

Student Support Parent Advisory Committee (SSPAC): SS-PAC is a district wide PTA committee that promotes awareness, education, support and acceptance of students with disabilities in Glen Ellyn School District 41. This parent run organization provides resources, networking opportunities, and professional speakers at meetings held throughout the school year.

email: sspacd41@gmail.com

website: Student Services Parent Advisory Committee (SS_PAC) / Home

Easterseals- DuPage and Fox Valley: Enabels infants, children, and adults with developmental delays and disabilities to achieve their maximum independence, and to provide support for the families who love and care for them.

Easterseals Dupage & Fox Valley

CASE- Parent Resources during remote learning

Parent Resources for Remote Learning

Glen Ellyn Public Library (GEPL)- Adaptive Services -

Click on this link to learn more about Adaptive services at the GEPL: Adaptive

Click on this link for resources on special needs: resources for parents and teachers

Glen Ellyn Park District- Inclusion Services

GEPD- Inclusion

Carol Stream Park District- Inclusion Services

CSPD-Inclusion

Healthcare Resources

FREE Flu Vaccines to Uninsured Residents -

Access DuPage | 630-510-8720
511 Thornhill Dr. Ste. C, Carol Stream IL 60188

To learn about eligibility and how to request a flu voucher, visit Get a Flu Shot

*For those able to host an outdoor flu vaccine clinic - submit your request or contact

kdoyle@accessdupage.org with questions.

Access DuPage: Affordable health care services for uninsured DuPage Residents

Services available through Access DuPage

Mental Health Resources

DuPage County Access and Crisis Center: 24-hour call service for mental health emergencies

630-627-1700

List of Behavioral Health Resources: from Linden Oaks Behavioral Health

Mental Health Resources

Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling Services: Serving the youth, families, and schools of the Glen Ellyn community for over 30 years.

Glen Ellyn Youth & Family Counseling Services

630-469-3040

Metropolitan Family Services: Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive.

Metropolitan Family Services

Student Education Resources

Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center (GECRC): Helps children of D41 and D89 from low-income families by providing cost-free tutoring, mentoring and family outreach

Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center: Home

Parenting Education Resources

Glenbard Parent Series: The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. Glenbard Parent Series

Family Action Network: Non-profit that hosts a free speaker series open to all with the goal of presenting fresh ideas that elevate minds, expand hearts, and make the world a better place Family Action Network

CASE Parent University: The CASE Instructional Support Team (IST) is offering a Parent University for CASE District parents at no cost to help with navigation of remote learning. CASE IST is expanding their service to support parents as well as school staff.

Parent University - CASE

Parent Resources for Remote Learning

On Balance Parenting: Organization with resources, speakers, and a blog all directed towards supporting parents/caregivers and communities in raising resilient, balanced, joyful, and educated children

On Balance Parenting

Glenside Public Library- Parent Resources

GlensidePL: Parent Resources

Computer Literacy/ Technology Resources for Caregivers

Glen Ellyn Public Library: Offers one-on-one tech support as well as computer literacy classes

i. For one-on-one tech help: Tech Help

Ii. Find technology classes offered in the GEPL guide: GEPL- Guide

People’s Resource Center: Offers computer access and training for adults

Refurbished Computers and Training

Call for class sign-up: 630-682-5402 ext 267

Food Assistance Resources

Food Assistance Resources

Milton Township https://miltontownship.net/foodpantry

630-668-1616
Milton Township Food Pantry located at: 1492 N Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Open Pantry Every Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Arrive no later than 10:45 a.m. to guarantee service.based on family size. Clients may get food from open pantry or regular pantry once per calendar month.
By Appointment Only, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Pantry is open with an appointment during this time. Same-day service is not guaranteed. The Food Pantry is available to qualified individuals living in Milton Township. Caseworkers and volunteers gather non-perishables for clients based on family size. Clients may get food from open pantry or regular pantry twice per calendar month.

Glen Ellyn Food Pantry https://www.glenellynfoodpantry.org/

630-469-8668
inside Grace Lutheran Church at 493 Forest Ave. Glen Ellyn, IL, on the Southeast corner of Pennsylvania Ave. and Forest Ave. Visit website for more information: https://www.glenellynfoodpantry.org/home/
Appointment hours- Mon-Thurs. 1:00-2:40 pm; Tues.5-6:30
Walk-in hours- Mon-Thurs 11:30-12:30; Tues. 5:30-6:30
You will Need: Identification such as a driver’s license, photo I.D., or green card;and a recent piece of mail such as an electric bill or phone bill showing your current address

People’s Resource Center http://peoplesrc.org/

(630) 682-5402
During this time, PRC is open only during our food pantry shifts to provide our DuPage neighbors with emergency food and financial assistance. All other services are closed, and our buildings remain closed to the public.
Providing pre-packaged food to parked cars. There will be no personal shopping during the coronavirus outbreak in order to minimize the risk of contact and to service people as quickly as possible. Our temporary food pantry shifts are:
Pantry Hours and Locations:

Wheaton – 201 S. Naperville Rd. , Wheaton, IL 60187
Westmont- 104 Chestnut, Westmont, IL 60559

CALL FOR HOURS: Subject to change based on CDC and government recommendations, so please check our website for updates at (www.peoplesrc.org) or call our automated attendant (630-682-5402) for current hours.

Neighborhood Food Pantries www.neighborhoodfp.org, 630-295-6890

Locations and Hours:

Family in Faith Christian Church, 630-315-4012 CALL FOR HOURS

1840 Bloomingdale Rd. Glendale Heights

Lutheran Church of the Master, 630-665-5188 CALL FOR HOURS

580 N. Kuhn Rd., Carol Stream

St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 630-653-7116 CALL FOR HOURS

250 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream

Housing Assistance

People’s Resource Center: Emergency Rent and Mortgage Assistance

Emergency Rent and Mortgage

Missed rent and Suspension of Evictions Information

Addressing Tenant Concerns Regarding Rent and the Temporary Suspension of Evictions for Nonpayment of Rent

Rental, Mortgage, Utility Assistance and Emergency Housing Assistance

Community Resources Compilation from the Illinois Housing Development Authority

Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage: Offering help and hope to those affected by domestic violence.

Family Shelter Service

24/7 hotline for shelter: 630-469-5650

Bridge Communities: Bridge Communities serves homeless families in DuPage County with mentoring, housing, and supportive services

Programs & Services — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

Homeless Shelter Directory (Glen Elllyn):

Glen Ellyn IL Homeless Shelters

D41 Language Program Resources-

District 41 Language Programs: Includes Dual Language, English Learning (EL), and Foreign Language learning (FLES) Programs

Language Programs / Home

Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC): BPAC is a district wide committee including Dual Language and ESL parents and teachers, and community members who are interested in promoting and celebrating language and cultural diversity. Helps provide important resources for students and families.

Website: https://www.d41.org/d41bpac

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPACd41/members

Local Libraries- Our local libraries offer virtual programs for all ages and are full of resources for families. You may register to use any of these libraries using your library card from your original library. Ask at the front desk for assistance.

Glen Ellyn Public Library (GEPL):

Glen Ellyn Public Library

400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Phone: 630-469-0879

Glenside Public Library

Home - Glenside Public Library District

25 East Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Phone: 630-260-1550

Wheaton Public Library

https://www.wheatonlibrary.org/

225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL 60187

Phone: 630-668-1374 or 630-668-1374

Carol Stream Public Library

Carol Stream Public Library: Home

616 Hiawatha Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Phone: 630-653-0755

Local Park Districts and Financial Aid Opportunities

Glen Ellyn Park District : All District 41 students qualify as being “residents” when registering for activities. Glen Ellyn Park District | Established in 1919 | Glen Ellyn, Illinois