Kids First Chicago

Students deserve to learn in environments where they feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. In a new opinion piece, our CEO Daniel Anello and Jennifer Stern, CEO of Great MN Schools, call on Congress to ensure schools remain safe spaces for all students and families. Read more: https://www.the74million.org/article/children-and-schools-should-be-off-limits-to-immigration-enforcement/

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, caregivers, parent leaders, and mother figures who show up with love and care for the children and families in their lives. 💚

Thank you for the strength, support, and compassion you bring to your homes, schools, and communities every day. Today and always, we celebrate you.
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¡Feliz Día de las Madres a todas las mamás, madrastras, abuelitas, cuidadoras, líderes de familia y figuras maternas que brindan amor y apoyo a los niños y familias en sus vidas! 💚

Gracias por la fortaleza, dedicación y cuidado que usted aporta cada día a sus hogares, escuelas y comunidades. Hoy y siempre celebramos todo lo que usted hace.

✨ Leadership grows in community. Tierra Pearson’s journey through PLF reflects the power of parents stepping into leadership, advocacy, and community impact. We’re proud to see alumni continuing to create change across Chicago. 💚
Read Tierra’s blog: kidsfirstchicago.org/blog
PLF West Side applications are still open:
kidsfirstchicago.org/plf
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✨ El liderazgo crece en comunidad. La experiencia de Tierra Pearson en PLF refleja el poder de los padres que asumen roles de liderazgo, defensa y cambio comunitario. Nos llena de orgullo ver a participantes seguir creando impacto en Chicago. 💚

Las solicitudes para PLF West Side ya están abiertas:
kidsfirstchicago.org/plf