February 2008 |
25 | Metropolitan Family Services Moves Beyond Payday Loan Reform |
January 2008 |
7 | Winter Carnival Event to Benefit MetroMentors Youth Mentoring Program
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7 | Anton R. Valukas accepts the William H. Avery Award for Equal Access to Justice. |
October 2007 |
10 | WeGo Together for Kids Program Announces "Family Fun Nights" |
5 | Early Childhood Education Staff singled out for exceptional service. |
July 2007 |
18 | New early intervention program debuts in Evanston/Skokie Valley |
18 | Respite program provides relief for caregivers in DuPage |
18 | Youth display talent at Midway Art Fair |
18 | North Center prepares for addition of new Child Care Center |
18 | Southeast Center helps bring local high school into the community |
18 | C.J. Erickson partners with Southwest Center for a successful 2006 |
18 | Loan Discrimination is a hot topic at Calumet Center forum |
11 | Lend your voice, your perspective to help families in metropolitan Chicago. |
April 2007 |
5 | 6th Annual Make a Child Smile Family Street Fest and Fundraiser |
4 | Inaugural Summit on the Metropolitan Family overwhelming success |
January 2007 |
3 | Metropolitan Family Services is proud to be accredited by the Council on Accreditation. |
3 | Justice Anne Burke's Remarks on "Fidelity to a Worthy Purpose" |
November 2006 |
27 | METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES RECEIVES $200,000 “NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDERS™” AWARD FROM BANK OF AMERICA |
2 | Allstate Foundation Supports Financial Literacy Education for Youth |
October 2006 |
6 | Calumet Center Teen Reach and 21st Century Programs Participate in Alderman Beale’s Back to School Parade and Health Fair |
6 | SERVICE CONNECTOR INTRODUCES ITS FIRST ENERGY ASSISTANCE GROUP
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August 2006 |
3 | Community Support Makes Jazz at the Met a Success |
May 2006 |
22 | Our Family Has a New Home
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18 | Young Mom Proves Statistics Wrong |
18 | Classroom Coaching Model: WOWW - Working on What Works in the School Classrom |
November 2005 |
28 | South Chicago Center Celebrates 20 Years |
28 | Holiday Gift Program Makes the Season Bright |
17 | Holiday Gift Program Makes the Season Bright |
17 | The Young Fathers Initiative (YFI) After Three Years |
October 2005 |
24 | National Domestic Violence Month Casts a Glaring Spotlight on a Devastating Problem |
21 | After Katrina – “A set back is an opportunity for a comeback” |
21 | Metropolitan Family Services Joins Nationwide Rallies for Afterschool Funding |
21 | Breaking the Silence Can Help Put an End to the Violence |
20 | Metropolitan Family Services’ 148th Annual Meeting |
September 2005 |
16 | Katrina Elicits Swift Response |
16 | Resources for Hurricane Katrina Survivors in the Chicago Area |
August 2005 |
18 | Smith School Summer Learning Program Spells Success |
17 | Youth Board Partners with Dialysis Center to Educate and Serve the Community
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July 2005 |
19 | Age Gaps Create Opportunities for Learning |
19 | U.S. Cellular Provides Generous Donation in Support of Local Young Mothers |
7 | Helping Adoptive Families Build Healing Relationships |
June 2005 |
13 | A Teen Father’s Day Story |
13 | SHIFT Helps Families Find a Place to Call Home |
May 2005 |
5 | A Year of Legal Services at Midway |
2 | Metropolitan’s North Center Will be Hoppin’ for Cinco de Mayo! |
2 | Metropolitan Celebrates Older American's Month |
2 | Tips for a Healthy Cinco de Mayo Celebration from Salsa, Sabor Y Salud |
April 2005 |
19 | Healthy Families Helps Prevent Child Abuse |
15 | Help for Victims of Elder Abuse |
15 | Bridging the Cultural Gap |
March 2005 |
15 | Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. Presents $100,000 Check to Help South Chicago Fathers
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15 | Outstanding Social Workers Recognized |
11 | Grant Launches Program for Children New to this Country |
February 2005 |
3 | Jazz at the Met |
3 | Promoting Healthy Relationships Among Teens |
3 | Toddlers Tote Toothbrushes as They Learn Proper Dental Care |
January 2005 |
11 | Metropolitan Receives Grant to Continue Young Fathers Initiative |
11 | When Holiday Thrills Turn into Post-Holiday Bills |
December 2004 |
13 | Help Give Families Hope During the Holidays |
13 | I’m Sad when I’m Afraid |
13 | Keep Spending in Check this Holiday Season |
October 2004 |
29 | Young Fathers Initiative Year Two Update: Dads Succeed in Finding Jobs and Staying Involved with Children |
19 | Family Caregivers of Older Adults Reach Out for Help |
7 | 147th Annual Meeting: Metropolitan Adds New Board Members and Bestows Partner Awards to Community Leaders |
5 | Finding a New Direction: A Family Builds On its Strengths |
September 2004 |
8 | When a Grandparent Steps In…
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2 | Helping Children Expand Their Thinking and Problem Solving Skills |
August 2004 |
4 | Community Youth Board Takes Charge |
2 | A Trusted Home Away From Home |
July 2004 |
7 | Teaching Young Dads Money Management Skills |
7 | DuPage County Residents Get Relief from Depression Through New Partnership
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2 | Salsa, Sabor y Salud Helps Latino Families Make Healthy Choices |
June 2004 |
10 | CARESS Project Presents at Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and The National Council on the Aging |
2 | Partnership with Shedd Aquarium a SUCCESS
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2 | Make a Child Smile Helps Children Learn the Art of Giving
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May 2004 |
3 | Sixty is Better |
3 | The Story Never Changes--Mothers and Children Carry the Scars of Domestic Violence
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April 2004 |
1 | 21st Century Program and Family Economic Development Partner to Conduct Financial Literacy Workshops for Kids
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1 | DuPage Launches Good Money Sense Program |
February 2004 |
27 | Innovative Social Worker Receives Special Recognition |
16 | Community Learning Center Up and Running at Lloyd School |
1 | Metropolitan Family Services Announces Plans to Exit Camping Services Area
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1 | Legal Aid Bureau Receives Federal Grant to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
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1 | School-Based Programs at Calumet Center Celebrate Black History Month
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January 2004 |
12 | Metropolitan Family Services Will Open New Child Care Center
On City’s Southwest Side
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5 | Eliminate Holiday Debt with Help from Metropolitan Family Services Consumer Credit Counseling Service
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5 | New North Center to Serve the Communities of the Northwest Side
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December 2003 |
4 | Calumet Center Hosts Legislative Forum on No Child Left Behind Act |
2 | Tips for Handling Holiday Stress for Parents Coping with Emotionally Disturbed Youth |
November 2003 |
28 | Get a Grip on Holiday Spending by Contacting Consumer Credit Counseling Service |
October 2003 |
30 | New South Chicago Community Center Celebrated Opening in Dedication Ceremony |
30 | Grandparents Learn New Skills for Parenting Grandchildren
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3 | A Message From Our President About Head Start |
1 | Program Spotlight – Successful Aging in Caring Communities Project |
1 | Domestic Violence in the Arab Community |
September 2003 |
16 | Legislative Fact Sheets |
August 2003 |
29 | New South Chicago Center Opens Doors
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25 | Volunteers Make-Over CILA Facility |
25 | "Bowl For Families" 2003 |
July 2003 |
30 | School-based Services Boost Students’ Academic Performance, Social Skills and School Attendance
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15 | How to Prevent Your Child From Being Teased and Bullied |
15 | Calumet Center Offers a New Violence Awareness Program |
June 2003 |
5 | Young Fathers Initiative Helps First-Time Fathers Provide for their Families |
3 | College Tour is a Success for Project S.T.R.I.V.E.
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May 2003 |
1 | The ComEd PRIDE of the City Meets Broadway’s King |
March 2003 |
24 | How to Talk to Your Kids About War |
November 2002 |
4 | A Message From Our President about Families... |
October 2002 |
14 | Teens clean courtyard as part of city-wide effort. |
1 | Program Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Reclaim Control |
1 | NorthSTAR helps Middle-School Students Sort Out Relationships |
September 2002 |
12 | Calumet Center Hosts 3rd Annual Family Fun Day |
August 2002 |
26 | One Year After September 11th
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23 | Bowl For Families |
23 | Metropolitan Family Services offers help to victims of domestic violence |
1 | ASK THE EXPERT: Girl's Link |
1 | How Much Do You Know About Metropolitan? |
July 2002 |
29 | South Chicago Center Introduces Several New Initiatives |
15 | Our President's Message: Making Communities Safe for Youth |
June 2002 |
11 | Mayor Daley’s 4th District YouthNet |
4 | From Day One Graduation: A Young Mother Looks Forward to Her Bright Future
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4 | Volunteer Opportunities Offer Unique Spin On Summer Fun |
May 2002 |
29 | Many Come Out for Family, Friends and Future Celebration |
6 | Town Hall Meeting Examines State Budget's Impact on Communities |
6 | Our President's Message - Celebrate Older Americans |
2 | Grandparents Sacrifice Time, but Gain Love |
1 | MOMS Give Teen Mothers Knowledge and Support |
April 2002 |
1 | Kids, Cash and Confusion |
1 | The Battle Against Abuse |
1 | Our President Addresses Child Abuse |
March 2002 |
13 | Parenting: Discipline and Problem-Solving |
11 | Children's Opportunities--Our Responsibilities |
7 | Family News is Now Online |
5 | ASK THE EXPERT: The Power of Social Work |
4 | March is National Professional Social Work Month: Celebrate the Power of Social Work |
February 2002 |
25 | Our President's Message - Supporting Caregivers |
1 | Project STRIVE Hosts First Annual Child Advocate Brunch |
January 2002 |
29 | Teen Center Offers Peaceful Haven from Inner City Noise |
28 | Metropolitan Joins Community "Firestoppers" to Help Prevent House Fires |
15 | Consider Camp Algonquin |
9 | Child Support 2003 |
7 | A Message from Our President - Fighting Elder Abuse |
1 | New Baby FAST Program Delivers for Participating Families |
1 | Parent University |
1 | A Day at Camp Algonquin: More Fun Than a Day at the Beach |
1 | F.A.S.T. Program Strengthens Family and School Bond |
1 | Parents Plus |
1 | Midway Head Start Center Works to Transform Lives of Families |
December 2001 |
6 | Family Activities for the Holidays and Beyond |
3 | ASK THE EXPERT: Family Preservation Program |
3 | ASK THE EXPERT: Elder Abuse Intervention Program Helps Keep Elders Safe |
3 | Help for Children Who are Teased and Bullied |
3 | Stressing Holiday Cheer |
November 2001 |
20 | Making Payday Loans Work for Illinois Consumers |
5 | ASK THE EXPERT: SeniorCare Helps Caregivers Find Relief and Support |
1 | Regrouping Financially during Economic Crisis |
1 | Recognizing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder |
October 2001 |
16 | Mentor Moms Help First-Time Mothers Face Challenges of Parenting |
15 | Older Caregivers Project Mobilizes Supportive Services for Childrearing |
September 2001 |
28 | Peer Tutoring Programs Connect Young Teens with Ideal Mentors |
13 | Senior Consumer Alert: Be Aware of Predatory Financial Practices by Scam Artists |
13 | Midway Child Care Center to Open Next Spring |
3 | Taking Back the Neighborhood... |
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