The Parent Place - Official

The Parent Place is hiring a full-time Parent Educator!
If you have a like-minded passion for our mission of teaching skills and techniques to nurture the families in our community and aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, then you might be just the person we are looking for!

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED

📣 Food Distribution in Springfield MONDAY📣
📍Central Illinois Foodbank, 1937 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL
⏰ 1:00 - 3:00pm
🥛Food being distributed includes ground beef, spaghetti noodles, spaghetti sauce, and cereal.
🚗 This is a drive-up distribution! Please clear a space in your back seat or trunk.
➡️ Line starts at the intersection of McCreery Ave. and Edwards St.
🚫 No I.D. or registration required.
⭐️ Start time is subject to change pending line.

The Parent Place is hiring a full-time Parent Educator!

If you have a like-minded passion for our mission of teaching skills and techniques to nurture the families in our community and aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, then you might be just the person we are looking for!

As a Parent Educator, you will: Seek to reduce the incidence of abuse amongst children by parents by providing parent education, workshops, classes, individual coaching, and supervised parenting time; utilize Nurturing Parenting curriculum and protective factors; guardianship assistance and support for grandparents/caregivers raising children, serve clients through the DCFS Extended Family Support Program, provide detailed case notes and reports.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field, Valid Driver’s License and insurance must be maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Criteria:
Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, or related field. Two-five years of work experience in social services preferred, but will train the right person with less experience.

Job Type: Full-time, some nights and weekends based on client's needs and class schedules.

Salary Range: $54,000-$56,000
Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Willingness to travel:
• 25%

Resumes can be sent to Bridgett Hammen at [email protected].

Mark your calendars for our upcoming diaper givaways at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health!

Find the contact form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGA4hvvFpOSQP_z8xu1cIYzPOMOD4APJ9bhp7NNxddbzB1kg/viewform

Please consider donating to local food pantries. The Parent Place is also collecting donations of grocery gift cards for our clients in need.

Federal courts ordered the federal administration to continue paying for SNAP (food stamps) during the government shutdown. IDHS and the State of Illinois are reviewing these orders. SNAP benefits remain on hold by the federal government for November until further notice or order by the courts. Even if the courts order payment, it is uncertain how long it will take for SNAP payments to be made.

Benefits from months prior to November can still be used.

IDHS will keep customers updated on this evolving situation.

SNAP information and food resources are available here: SNAPfederalimpact.illinois.gov

Thank you to our sponsors, parade entries and all who came to join us for a spooktacular parade!

🧺 Free Laundry Day – Every Tuesday! 🧺

Everyone deserves clean clothes and a fresh start. This free laundry service is available every Tuesday through December 2025 for unhoused and homeless individuals, providing washing, drying, detergent, and dryer sheets.

📍 801 South Grand Ave. East
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last load at 4:00 PM)

Sponsored by Molina Healthcare and Clean Slate Advocates.

Thank you to all of our sponsors!

We love our city leaders who make time for play!

Join Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase and Shawn Gregory this Saturday for Storytime at Hallowpalooza — sweet stories, silly scares, and plenty of fall fun await!

More details here - https://kidzeum.org/events/hallowpalooza-at-kidzeum/2025/10/25