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!

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.