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Mentors of Moms supervisor Angela Carter featured in Article on HS Teen Moms
Our Mentors of Moms (MOMS) supervisor Angela Carter was recently featured in HuffPost Chicago's article on high school teen mothers. MOMS is offered at all four of our city community center locations: Calumet, Midway, North and Southeast Chicago. Click here to read the full article. Good work Angela!
-Posted February 3, 2012
Metro Board and Midway Center Families Gather Under the Stars
 Throughout the year, the young professionals of the Metro Board host Friends and Family events for client families to get together for an afternoon of family fun. The Friends of Family events allow for board members to interact with our clients and provides a fun filled field trip for kids and families from Midway Center. On Jan. 7, members of the Metro Board and 29 students from Midway Center and their families enjoyed a day out at the Adler Planetarium. The group also was joined by members of Associate Board of the Legal Aid Society (AB LAS) for young lawyers. -Posted January 23, 2012
Speaker Madigan and Representative Burke Thanked at Midway
On October 18, IL House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Representative Daniel J. Burke were thanked for their leadership in  securing $825,000 in state funds to improve Midway’s facilities, which served 6,960 constituents in FY11. The guests were welcomed by Midway young people, Vanessa and Brizeida, who participate in the Youth Center. Brief remarks were made by Speaker Madigan and Representative Burke in addition to Metropolitan Family Services CEO Ric Estrada, Center Executive Director Laurie Sedio and Advisory Board member Nadia Miranda.
-Posted October 19, 2011
Veterans Are Honored, Remembered at Marquette - Southwest News-Herald
-Posted June 27, 2011
Metropolitan's Elder Abuse Program Recognizes 6th Anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
MFS Elder Abuse Program investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors ages 60 and older. When abuse is substantiated, trained case managers seek to provide immediate protective services and work with the victim, family and others to develop a plan to reduce risk of further harm. June 15 marks the 6th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEEAD). The day is intended to highlight the pain and suffering many elderly people face which often goes unnoticed. Click here to read more.
Metropolitan's New CEO Visits Midway Children's Center
 Metropolitan welcomed new CEO Ric Estrada on Monday, March 1st. As part of assuming his new role, Mr. Estrada began visiting Metropolitan's various community centers. In early March some of the children at the Midway Children's Center enjoyed stories read by Mr. Estrada.
-Posted April 4, 2011
Metropolitan Partners with Chicago Police Department to Take Back the Night
Click here to read the an article in the SW News-Herald.
-Posted October 19, 2010
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Midway Head Start Wraps Up a Great Year!
Midway Head Start wrapped up it's year with a day of fun activities. Head Start is a national program which focuses on activities that engage children’s thinking skills such as art, blocks, computers and group time combine with play to cultivate children’s development. Midway Head Start offers a.m. and p.m. sessions for qualifying children ages 3-5. For more information, please contact Midway Head start at 773-737-4790.
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-Posted June 28, 2010
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