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Full Resource Name:
FAMILY SERVICE OF LAKE COUNTY - Nuestro Center
Address
501 Bank Lane
Highwood, IL 60040
(847) 681-0208
Hours:
Service Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AKA:
La Escuelita
Description:
Provides counseling, education, and support services for families in the community. Offers after school programs that help students with the following:
- Homework help
- Cultural activities
- Field trips
- Academic enrichment activities
Also provides educational workshops and ESL classes for adults that cover a variety of topics.
Eligibility:
Must be a Highland Park or Highwood resident
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
Fees vary
Intake Process:
Call or visit during program hours
Documents Required
- None
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 681-0208
Address Listings
Mailing
PO Box 637
Highwood, IL 60040
Physical (Primary)
501 Bank Lane
Highwood, IL 60040
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
School Supplies
Books (English and Spanish)
Gifts
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Elementary School Tutor - Volunteers help first to fifth grade school students with their assigned homework and academic learning. Hours: Monday- Thursday 3:30-5:00 pm during the school year. Tutors must commit to at least one day per week for a minimum of 4 months to ensure consistency for our younger learners.
2. Nuestro Verano Volunteer - Volunteers assist with recreational and educational activities with 60 grade school youth at summer camp. Programming takes place in afternoons during summer months.
3. Senior Program - Volunteers assist with lunch, arts and crafts, and cultural activities for Latino senior participants. Bilingual volunteers preferred. Hours: Mondays 12:30 - 2:30 pm year-round.
4. Project Based Assistant Volunteer - Volunteers assist with administrative tasks, data entry, policy documentation, cleaning/organization, help with food distribution during food pantries, child care assistance, and more. We contact volunteers on our project-based opportunities list when needs arise.
Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities - Liz Chavez at 847-681-0208 or lchavez@famservice.org
Date of Official Change:
May 31, 2022
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