igrow - Rockford
What is igrow?
igrow connects families to resources that build strong foundations for education, strengthen family connections in the home, and grow healthy relationships in the community.
Through partnerships with enthusiastic and hard woking professionals, families can foster caring and trusting relationships between parents and children, families and communities.
igrow helps educate parents, parents educate their children and children get a great start on life.
The Winnebago County Health Department provides a central point of intake for enrollment into Home Visiting programs conducted by trained staff from agency partners: City of Rockford/Early Head Start, Rockford School District/Early Childhood Program, LaVoz Latina and Easter Seals.
Families are paired with home visitors based on each families needs, schedules and program eligibility guidelines. Home visitors work with parents on practical parenting skills as well as family bonding during pregnanc and as children grow up. Home visitors provide parenting tips that match your child's needs, watch for developmental milestones, show families educational activities to help their child develop and grow, ease parenting anxieties and connect families to other community services.
For more information, to sign up, or to refer a family, visit us at our website
Read our igrow Newsletters
- igrow Newsletter - Winter 2016
- igrow Newsletter - Fall 2015
- igrow Newsletter - Summer 2015
- igrow Newsletter - Spring 2015
- igrow Newsletter - January 2015
- igrow Newsletter - October 2014
- igrow Newsletter - July 2014
- igrow Newsletter - April 2014
- igrow Newsletter - January 2014
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Locations
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WCHD @
555 North Court Street
Rockford IL 61103
Mailing Address:
401 Division Street
P.O. Box 4009
Rockford IL 61110-0509
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Eligibility
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Varies by program. An assessment will be completed by WCHD Coordinated Intake Staff to see which home visiting agency best matches the needs of the family.
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Cost
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Free to families that meet program eligibility requirements |
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How do I get services?
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Families are referred by other community agencies, physicians offices and other departments within the Winnebago County Health Departments. Interested Families may also call if they are interested in services. Get more information or refer a family at www.igrowrockford.org |
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Hours
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm or call for an appointment |
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Contact
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IGROW at 815-720-4000
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