A Look At Children Services - Children Services Division

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A Look At Children Services - Children Services Division
C H I C A G O D E PA R T M E N T O F FA M I LY & S U P P O R T S E R V I C E S
Up-Close
A Look At Children Services
Volume 60 summer 2015
This is the Special Annual Issue
of “Things to Do in Chicago” with
children in the summer time. Each
June, we feature several lists of FREE
events and activities that provide
educational opportunities as well as
plenty of fun for children. There are
many new entries included in the lists
this year. Summer is the time of year
when children should get plenty of
sunshine, fresh air, exercise and adequate
amounts of healthy, nutritious and fun
summer food. You are encouraged to
take advantage of the many places, events
and activities Chicago has to offer. Please
take the time to post this issue on bulletin
boards in your center and/or distribute
this special issue to staff and parents.
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SUMMERTIME FUN FOR FAMILIES WITH
YOUNG CHILDREN
Lincoln Park
There are so many activities to enjoy in
Lincoln Park which has over 1,200 acres
of land. Lincoln Park Zoo (312-742-2000)
is one of the oldest zoos in the country
and has kept its commitment to be open
to everyone with FREE admission and
open 365 days a year. The Zoo includes
a Children’s Zoo that has a “walk in the
woods” which showcases North American
animals, a Tree Canopy Climbing
Adventure, and much more. Additionally,
Lincoln Park also houses the Lincoln
Park Conservatory (flowers and plants
everywhere); the Peggy Notebaert Nature
Museum, which has a year-round butterfly
garden; and the North Avenue Beach.
33rd Annual Puerto Rican
Festival and Parade
June 18-21 / FREE Admission
Humboldt Park (West Division St. and
North California Ave.)
Thursday & Friday, 3:00-10:00 PM;
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 Noon-10:00 PM
Buckingham Fountain
Every evening (at dusk), until the end of
the season in mid-October, the Clarence
Buckingham Fountain has a major light
and music display beginning every hour,
on the hour and lasts approximately
20 minutes. The fountain operates and
produces water displays from 10:00 AM
until 11:00 PM daily. The fountain is
located at Columbus Drive and Congress
Parkway in Grant Park.
July 4th Fireworks
(in Chicago and neighboring areas)
• Chicago - Navy Pier at 9:30 PM (fills up early).
• Evanston - Clark Street Beach at 9:15 PM.
• Arlington Heights - Arlington Park Racetrack.
• Glenview - Glenview Park Golf Club at dusk.
• Itasca - Hamilton Lakes after 9:45 PM.
• Lake Forest Park - Deerpath Park at 9:40 PM.
• Naperville - Part of RibFest. 9:30 PM.
• North Chicago - Naval Station Great Lakes.
• Skokie - Niles West High School at dusk.
This festive annual celebration of Puerto
Rican culture and heritage features food,
music, arts & crafts, carnival rides and
more. This event is one of the largest Latin
events in the nation. The annual Puerto
Rican People’s Parade is Saturday (June
20th) on Division Street from Western to
Sacramento.
Children should wear clothes that
maintain a comfortable body temperature
in warmer months such as lightweight
cotton.
Outside as Well
as Inside
Wash hands often. Bring moist hand-wipes
or soap and water to clean everyone’s
hands and surfaces often.
Use Plenty of Sunscreen
Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes
before going outside, and use sunscreen
even on cloudy days. The SPF should be
at least 15 and protect against UVA and
UVB rays and reapplied often.
Have Water Available
Remind everyone (especially young
children) to drink lots of water. Make
sure that water is easily available –
in a handbag, picnic basket, car, etc.
15th Annual Movies in the Parks
Various Chicago locations
Chicago’s Movies in the Parks runs from
early June to early September. There will
be more than 240 Movies in the Parks and
they are all FREE admission. There are
outdoor screenings of current and classic
movies that begin at dusk. Check the
schedule for many films for children shown
in parks across the city and the Chicago
Park District website or call 312/742-1134
for specific dates, times, park locations
and movie ratings and weather related
cancellations.
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Taste of Chicago
July 8-12
Grant Park (Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.)
Wednesday-Friday: 11:00 AM -9:00 PM,
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Entrance into the festival is FREE
admission. Lawn seating in Butler Field
is FREE. The Taste of Chicago is the
nation’s premier outdoor food festival
showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s
dining community. The delicious array
of food served at Taste of Chicago is
complemented by music and exciting
activities for the entire family.
Water Fun at Chicago Park
District Pools
The Chicago Park District has 28 indoor
pools and 49 outdoor pools and also
operates 14 Chicago Public School pools
that offer community programs. The
outdoor pool season traditionally runs
from mid-June through Labor Day. Many
of the pools have accessibility features
such as ADA stairs, pool lifts and zero
depth entry. Pool hours of operation and
schedules vary by location. Check the Park
District website for specific locations and
hours of operation.
13th Annual “I Have A Vision”
Community Gospel Festival
July 11th Bessemer Park,
8930 S. Muskegon Ave.
12:00 Noon-10:00 PM
FREE Admission
This annual event provides the community
with one full day of family fun, food, games,
a gospel concert and other activities.
Millennium Park and the “Bean”
Children love to see the Chicago skyline
and clouds reflected in the Bean (Cloud
Gate) which is a 110-ton elliptical sculpture
forged from polished stainless steel plates
in Millennium Park. Visitors can touch
the mirror-like surface and see their image
reflected back from a variety of perspectives.
Children can also splash and play in the
nearby Crown Fountain, as larger-than-life
images of Chicagoans look on.
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The 5th Annual Taste of WVON
July 18th Lorraine Dixon Park,
87th St. and Dauphin
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM FREE Admission
Radio station WVON 1690AM presents its
Fifth Annual Taste of WVOV. This is a funfilled day-long festival featuring great food,
merchants, a children’s pavilion, and live
entertainment for the entire family!
37th Chinatown Summer Fair
July 19th 2200 S. Wentworth
(at Cermak Rd.)
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM FREE Admission
This popular annual celebration of Far
East Culture features the Dragon & Lion
Dance Procession, artisans, live music,
street vendors, activities for families and
children and more.
Navy Pier
Field Trip Trail Mix Snack
Combine pretzels, cheerios or
other cereal, raisins, a few mini
marshmallows, and any type of
cheese crackers in a bowl – toss
and put in a Ziploc bag for each
child. Great for a field trip snack
on a bus or van or the family car.
Shaded Play Areas
When families are outside in the
summer, shaded areas should be
provided to protect children from
the sun.
600 E. Grand Avenue FREE Admission
There is always something happening at
Navy Pier! Navy Pier produces hundreds
of free shows, concerts and special events
for all ages featuring jugglers, magicians,
marching bands, as well as cultural groups
performing music and dance from around
the globe. In the summer, Navy Pier is the
destination for fireworks as well. There
are fantastic, lengthy displays which are
beautifully synchronized to music on
Lake Michigan. The Navy Pier Fireworks
summer schedule begins Memorial Day
weekend and continues every Wednesday
at 9:30 PM and Saturday at 10:15 PM
through Labor Day weekend. This is a
great way to end a day of fun at the pier.
Latin American Festival
August 1–2, FREE Admission
Taste of Latin America neighborhood
festival includes Food, Wine, an Art
Festival with cooking demonstrations,
world music, a kids’ area, and arts & crafts
on West Armitage Ave. from Central Park
Ave to Avers Street.
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Bud Billiken Day Parade
Saturday, August 8th l0:00 AM
The Bud Billiken Parade is billed as the
oldest and largest African American parade
in the United States with floats, marching
bands, drill teams and lots of fun and
entertainment for all ages. The parade route
is south down Martin Luther King Drive
from Oakwood Blvd. to a picnic with food
vendors in Washington Park (at 51st Street).
Annual Chicago Air and
Water Show
August 15 & 16 North Avenue Beach
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day FREE
Admission
This is the largest and longest on-going
free show of its kind in the United States.
The show can be viewed along the lakefront
from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North
Avenue Beach as the focal point but
additionally, the show can be easily viewed
along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak
Street. This event is accessible by public
transportation (preferable) and car. See
website for planning tips and additional
information.
Annual Little Village Festival
September 11-13 26th St. and Kostner
Ave. FREE Admission
Friday, 6:00 PM -11:00 PM; Saturday &
Sunday, 12:00 Noon-11:00 PM
Chicago’s Hispanic community celebrates
Mexico’s independence from Spain as
well as South-of-the Border culture at the
26th annual Festival de La Villita, one of
the Midwest’s premier outdoor galas of
Mexican heritage.
North Park Village Nature
Center
5801 N. Pulaski FREE Admission
Open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, seven
days a week.
Medical Fact
A child’s body can heat up five
times faster than an adult’s and
therefore can suffer from heat
stroke (hyperthermia) on a 72
degree day.
Food Safety
Reminder
In hot weather (above 90°F), food
should never sit out for more than
one hour.
North Park Village Nature Center is one
of the Chicago Park District’s 56 nature
areas. Visitors will discover a variety of
opportunities to explore nature with its
vast array of lagoons, wetlands, prairies,
woodlands, river edges, bird sanctuaries,
dunes and wildlife gardens located within
the nature preserve.
26th Taste of Greektown
Saturday & Sunday, August 22–23
400 S. Halsted Street FREE Admission
12:00 Noon – 11:00 PM
Families can enjoy Greek restaurant food,
traditional music and dance, handcrafts,
and children’s games at the annual Taste of
Greektown.
Hottest Time of Day
The peak sun intensity hours are between
10:00 AM and 4:00 PM – however, midday
is the most intense.
Heat Index
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80° or below is considered comfortable
90° beginning to feel uncomfortable
100° uncomfortable and may be hazardous
110° is considered dangerous
Extra Sunscreen Near Water
Make sure to always apply/re-apply sunscreen near water and sand
as they reflect UV rays and may result in sunburn more quickly.
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CHICAGO’S FARMERS MARKETS
Starting this summer and going into the fall, there are Farmers Markets in just about every neighborhood of Chicago or nearby. These
markets are excellent sources for fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers and a variety of homemade products. The markets also
provide a great learning experience for children giving them the opportunity to see nature’s bounties first-hand as well as the transition
from fresh-picked or fresh-cut produce at the market going directly to the family table. Markets in the listing below that accept the LINK
card are indicated with (LINK) on the first line.
Loyola Farmers Market (LINK)
Lincoln Square Evening
Farmers Market
1200 W. Loyola Ave.
Mondays, June 8–September 21, 3–7pm
September 28–October 12,
2:30–6:30pm
2301 W. Leland Ave.
Thursdays, June 4–October 29,
4–8pm
Columbus Park Farmers Market (LINK)
South Loop Farmers Market
Harrison St. & Central Ave.
Tuesdays, June 30–September 29, 2–7pm
1936 S. Michigan Ave.
Thursdays, June 25–October 15,
4–8pm
Downtown – Federal Plaza Farmers
Market (LINK)
Southport Lowline Market
Adams St. & Dearborn Pkwy.
Tuesdays, May 19–October 27,
7am–3pm
Lincoln Square Farmers Market (LINK)
3411 N. Southport Ave.
Thursdays, June 4–October 8,
3–8pm
Seaway Bank Farmers Market (LINK)
2301 W. Leland Ave.
Tuesdays, June 2–October 27,
7am–1pm
87th St. & Langley Ave.
Wednesdays, July 22–September 23,
9am–2pm
Andersonville Farmers Market (LINK)
The Urban Islander’s Market
at Treasure Island (LINK)
1500 W. Berwyn Ave.
Wednesdays, May 20–September 9, 3–8pm
September 16–October 14, 3–7pm
Edison Park Farmers Market
6730 N. Olmsted Ave.
Wednesdays, May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26,
September 30, 4–8pm
Ford City Mall Farmers Market (LINK)
7601 S. Cicero Ave.
Wednesdays, July 8 – September 30,
8am–1pm
Green City Market (LINK)
1800 N. Clark St. in Lincoln Park
Wednesdays, May 2–October 31, 7am–1pm
LaFollette Park Farmers Market (LINK)
1333 N. Laramie Ave.
Wednesdays, July 1–September 30, 2–7pm
Lawndale Chicago Botanic Garden’s
Windy City Harvest Market (LINK)
3750 W. Ogden Ave.
Wednesdays, July 8–October 7, 9am–1pm
Pilsen Night Market (LINK)
18th St. & Blue Island Ave.
Wednesdays, July 8–September 2, 4–8pm
Pullman Farmers Market (LINK)
111th St. & Cottage Grove Ave.
Wednesdays, July 8–October 28, 7am–1pm
2121 N. Clybourn Ave.
Wednesdays, May 13–September 30, 3–8pm
Weiss Uptown Farmers Market (LINK)
4646 N. Marine Dr.
Thursdays, June 4–October 22,
7am–1pm
Bronzeville Community Market (LINK)
Martin Luther King Dr. & 26th St.
Dates TBD,
10am–2pm
Washington Park Chicago Botanic
Division Street Farmers Market (LINK)
Garden’s Windy City Harvest Market (LINK) Division St. & Dearborn Pkwy.
555 E. 51st St.
Wednesdays, July 8–October 7, 9am–1pm
Saturdays, May 16–October 31,
7am–1pm
Wood Street Farm Stand
by Growing Home (LINK)
Edgewater Farmers Market
5814 S. Wood St.
Wednesdays, April 22–October 28,
11am–4pm
1200 W. Norwood Ave.
Saturdays, June 13–August 17,
8am–1pm
Argyle Night Market
Broadway St. & Argyle St.
Thursdays, July 9–August 27, 5–9pm
Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (LINK)
Lake St. & Central Ave.
Thursdays, July 2–October 1,
2–7pm
Willis Tower Farmers Market (LINK)
233 S. Wacker Dr.
Thursdays, June 25–October 29, 7am–3pm
Garfield Park Community Market (LINK)
200 N. Kedzie Ave.
Thursdays, June 18, July 16, August 13,
September 17 & October 15,
10am–1pm
Hyde Park Farmers Market (LINK)
53rd St. & Harper Ct.
Thursdays, June 4–October 29,
7am–1pm
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El Conuco Farmers Market
at Humboldt Park
California Ave. & Division St.,
10am–3pm
Saturdays, June 6–October 10,
10am–3pm
Englewood/Anchor House Farmers Market
(LINK)
71st St. & Racine Ave.
Saturdays, June 27–October 3,
8am–1pm
Garfield Park Community Market (LINK)
200 N. Kedzie Ave.
Saturdays, June 13, July 11, August 8,
September 12 & October 10, 10am–1pm
Green City Market
1800 N. Clark St. in Lincoln Park
Saturdays, May 2–October 31,
7am–1pm
Green City Market – Fulton (LINK)
Fulton St. & Halsted St.
Saturdays, June 6–October 31,
7am–1pm
Healthy Food Hub at South Shore
Good Foods Market (LINK)
2423 E. 75th St.
Saturdays, Year round,
11am–4pm
Horner Park Farmers Market
2741 W. Montrose Ave.
Saturdays, June 6–October 3,
9am–1pm
Lincoln Park Farmers Market (LINK)
Armitage Ave. & Orchard St.
Saturdays, June 6–October 31,
7am–1pm
Near West Side Farmers Market (LINK)
TBD
Saturdays, June–Early September,
4–8pm
North Center Farmers Market (LINK)
61st Street Farmers Market (LINK)
6100 S. Blackstone Ave.
Saturdays, May 16–October 31,
9am–2pm
West Humboldt Park Farmers Market (LINK)
3601 W. Chicago Ave.
Saturdays, June 27–September 26,
10am–2pm
Beverly Farmers Market
95th St. & Longwood Dr.
Sundays, May 10–October 25,
7am–1pm
Glenwood Farmers Market (LINK)
6950 N. Morse Ave.
Sundays, June 7–October 25,
9am–2pm
IMAN Fresh Bets and Eats Farmers Market (LINK)
2744 W. 63rd St.
Sundays, May 24–October 25,
10am–2pm
Jefferson Park Farmers Market
4800 N. Long Ave
Sundays, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26,
August 9 & 23, September 13 & 27,
October 11 & 25,
9:30am–1:30pm
Logan Square Farmers Market (LINK)
3107 W. Logan Blvd.
Sundays, May 17–October 25,
10am–3pm
Perry Avenue Community
Farmers Market (LINK)
5749 S. Perry Ave.
Sundays, June 28–September 27,
10am–2pm
Pilsen Community Market (LINK)
1800 S. Halsted St.
Sundays, May 31–October 25,
9am–2pm
Portage Park Farmers Market (LINK)
Berteau Ave. & Central Ave.
4100 N. Lincoln Ave.
Saturdays, June 13–October 24,
7am–1pm
Sundays, June 7–October 4,
10am–2pm
Plant Chicago Community Market
South Shore Farmers Market Rainbow
Beach Park (LINK)
1400 W. 46th St.
Saturdays, June 27–September 5,
11am–3:30pm
Printers Row Farmers Market (LINK)
Polk St. & Dearborn St.
Saturdays, June 20–October 24,
7am–1pm
Roseland Community Market (LINK)
79th St. & South Shore Dr.
Sundays, June 21–August 27,
12–5pm
Wicker Park Farmers Market (LINK)
1425 N. Damen Ave.
Sundays, June 14–October 25,
8am–2pm
11400 S. Michigan Ave.
Saturdays, April 25–August 28,
10am–3pm
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Playground Safety for Young Children
Each year more than 200,000 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms for
injuries that occurred on playgrounds. Falls to the surface are the most common cause of
playground injuries. Forty percent of these injuries are related to inadequate supervision.
Make sure that areas where children play are safe and sound with the following
guidelines:
• B
efore you visit a playground with
children, check to make sure that play
areas are designed to allow an adult to
clearly see kids while they’re playing
on all the equipment.
• A
lways supervise children at the
playground – no exceptions.
Age Appropriate
Equipment
It’s important to note that not all
playground equipment is built to be
used by children of all ages. Children
of different ages are physically and
developmentally different. Playgrounds
are often designed for multiple age
groups. Help children stay safe by
limiting their exploration to equipment
that is inappropriate for them.
• C
heck the equipment’s temperature
before letting children play on it.
Metal equipment can cause serious
burns in hot, sunny weather.
• T
he playground surface should be
free of standing water and debris that
could cause kids to trip and fall, such
as rocks, tree stumps, and tree roots.
• N
ever let a child play on playground
equipment wearing clothing with
drawstrings or items around their
necks or bicycle helmets.
• A
ll hardware on equipment should be
secure, with no loose or broken parts.
Plastic and wood should show no signs of
weakening, and there should not be any splintered or rusted surfaces.
• K
now which types of equipment are appropriate for your child’s age, and make sure
that they plays on appropriate equipment for his or her age group.
• Make sure that elevated surfaces, like platforms and ramps, have guardrails to prevent falls.
• C
heck the playground’s surfacing; hard surfacing like asphalt, concrete, dirt and/or
grass should never be used under equipment.
• M
ake sure the loose-fill material is at the proper depth. Most playground safety groups
recommend 12 inches of loose-fill material.
• C
heck playgrounds for dangerous screws and bolts before children play. A child’s
clothing can catch on dangerous hardware and that may cause a serious injury.
• C
heck the playground regularly to see that the equipment is in good condition and free
of broken or missing parts and/or hardware. Wood equipment should be free of rot
and splinters, and plastic equipment should not be cracked.
• T
eaching young children how to play safely is important because if they know the rules
of the playground, they’re less likely to get hurt.
Playground Areas
for Preschoolers
should have:
•Smaller steps and crawl spaces.
•Low platforms with short
ladders or ramps with grips.
•Shorter slides, usually less than
four feet high.
•No rope or chain climbers hung
at an angle, horizontal bars, or
sliding poles.
• R
eport any unsafe condition immediately to the owner or operator of the playground:
principal of the school, director of the childcare center or director of the park.
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Program Governance
mmSupport parents in convening their monthly
parent committee and policy committee
meetings and maintain record keeping
systems for securing meeting materials
mmPresent and provide written monthly reports
to the Policy Committee and Board: Meals/
Snacks/Enrollment/Attendance/Fiscal/PIR
Summaries
GOLD Assessment, CLASS activities and/
or training schedule for the month of July
and August
mmRegister new staff into Gateways within 30
days of hire
mmPrepare/attend PIR/Roundtable meetings
mmConduct agency-wide inventory of Creative
Curriculum Pre School Kits
Mental Health Services
mmReview Mental Health Activity Record to
ensure the mental health consultant
completes services
mmShow Evidence that Social-Emotional
Screening Meeting (SESM) occur for children
in the Refer category of the ASQ: SE
mmReview ASQ-(SE) results in COPA for children
needing follow up
mmSubmit/Upload May’s Certification of
Personnel Actions
mmReview and compare COPA #601/970
staffing patterns with GOLD staffing
patterns and
mmPresent 3rd Quarter Child Outcome Analysis
to the Policy Committee and Board
mmFollow up on referred children and services
provided
mmE-mail to DFSS Education Support Service
Coordinator
mmSubmit/Upload Governance Compliance
Certification for Board’s Evaluation of
Executive Director
mmParent and staff workshops are conducted
according to training plans
Health/Developmental
Screening Services
mmUpdate COPA case notes
mmReview/Revise Program Governance
Policies and Procedures in partnership
with the policy committee
mmProvide training the policy committee and
board on the grant application and budget
process
mmDevelop the HS/EHS Grant Applications
and Line Item Budgets in partnership with
the board and
mmPolicy committee (review the program
schedule, line item budget with the policy
committee and board)
Education
mmComplete and submit SPRING Outcome
Analysis Report
mmComplete Classroom Observation and
provide feedback.
mmReview lesson plans using criteria for child
appropriate planning and implementation
of curriculum and provide feedback.
mmReview Gold Documentation Report
(for quantity)
mmView documentation (for quality)
mmReport out on status of children moving on
to kindergarten
mmReview COPA and Teaching Strategies
GOLD information to ensure data entered
is accurate for: teacher/classroom match,
funding sources, color bands, Home Language survey, primary language, children
with IEPs and HR
mmShare outcome report with teaching and
management staff.
mmClassroom inventories completed.
mmOrder new materials based on classroom
inventories, self-assessment and outcomes.
mmReview/update with teaching staff their
individual staff development plans. Set
schedule with staff for ongoing review and
conversation about progress made.
mmFinalize plans for pre-service training.
mmTransition Activities implemented.
mmReview 2014-2015 Creative Curriculum,
Medical/Dental:
mmSubmit an improvement plan based off
third quarter PIR analysis for any area
under 100% compliance.
mmSubmit HSAC certification for the Program
Year to CSD, governing bodies/management
mmSubmit revised and updated management
and training plans for the Program Year to
CSD, governing bodies/management.
mmReplace toothbrushes
mmEnsure all dental exams are completed by
the 45th day/schedule treatment/follow-up
appointments
mmComplete and update COPA case notes on
health services.
mmCompile, complete, review and update
Health Services Resource Information.
mmMonitor health services screening (including
hearing and vision) reports in COPA and
update COPA health case notes
Developmental Screenings:
mmEnsure developmental screenings are
completed by 45th day
mmMonitor Mental Health services reports in
COPA
Nutrition Services
mmFood experiences are conducted based on
the monthly schedule.
mmInfant feeding schedules and logs are
maintained and shared with parents
mmInfant formulas are purchased for enrolled
children
mmFamily style feeding is observed.
mmTooth brushing is included in the daily
schedule
mmMenus are posted and shared with parents
mmAll children are served daily meals based
on the CACFP and Head Start regulations
and recorded in COPA
mmFollow up on children, pregnant women
referred for nutrition issues
mmUpdate COPA case notes
mmDocument IMIL implementation
mmMonitor Nutrition services reports in COPA
mmTraining conducted for parents and staff
mmSanitation requirements observed
mmReview COPA reports and follow up with
agencies
mmVerify that children who scored within the
referred categories handed over to disabilities coordinator within 48 hours
Up-Close
A Look At Children Services
Evelyn Diaz
Vanessa Rich
Commissioner of the
Chicago
Department of
Family and Support
Services
Managing Editor
Julie A. Ellis
Writer
Xenia Demo
Up-Close, A Look At Children Services
is published by the Chicago Department
of Family and Support Services in
conjunction with The Chicago Coalition
of Site Administered Child Care
Programs. Funding for this publication
is provided by the United States
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS).
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