Feeling a little lost in the maze of referral systems out there? If it feels overwhelming for us, imagine what it’s like for families trying to find the right services! To help simplify the process, Birth to Five has created clear, user-friendly guides that make navigating treatment referral databases easier for both families and organizations.
In September 2025, DAECC, along with partners Birth to Five IL: Region 19, and Kids Matter, hosted a symposium focused on Early Childhood Mental Health, with speaker Sarah Martinez, Erikson Institute, a Senior Instructor at Erikson Institute. Watch the full presentation below!
Young people today are navigating a world that often feels overwhelming and out of their control. But with the right support, they can move from feelings of helplessness to hope and action. Adult allies (parents, caregivers, educators, mentors, or community leaders) play a powerful role in shaping environments that are not just supportive but truly empowering.
Need help? Find housing, food, healthcare, and more in DuPage. 211 DuPage was implemented on November 15, 2022, as a program provided by DuPage County Department of Community Services and the Addison Consolidated Dispatch Center through the support of DuPage County and 211 Illinois.
This Advisory calls attention to the growing concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health. It explores and describes the current evidence on the positive and negative impacts of social media on children and adolescents, some of the primary areas for mental health and well-being concerns, and opportunities for additional research to help understand the full scope and scale of social media’s impact.
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