Florissa

10/20/2026

What a fun morning with Lee County Special Education Association! We are so grateful for this community connection. 🏫✏️📚

10/16/2026

It’s always such a pleasure to exchange information with Ogle County Educational Cooperative - what an incredible group of professional! 📚💪🏽🧠

10/13/2026

A few words swirling upon returning to the office after having participated in the inaugural Bridging of the Minds Assessment Summit:

grateful, inspired, enriched, rejuvenated, contemplative, energized, humbled, gratitude

What an honor to have presented and learned from others. Looking forward to the next one!

Bridges of the Mind Psychological Services, Inc.

10/12/2026

One of our fellow TAP providers (TAP = The Autism Program of Illinois), Have Dreams, is offering a free monthly virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group!

The October date is this Wednesday, 10/14/2026, from 12:00-12:45pm.

Information can be found here: https://havedreams.org/free-support-parents

Ogle County Community Mental Health 708 Board

In Have Dreams free parent and caregiver support group you will find information, resources, tips and strategies on a variety of topics to empower you in your parenting or caregiving journey with your child with autism. Come to connect and interact with others navigating a similar journey! Parents o

10/06/2026

Check out this virtual learning series!

🤝 Building Strong Communities for Families — October 15, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.

Discover practical ways to build meaningful connections, strengthen your support network, and help your family thrive. Learn about resources and opportunities available to families in our community.

Register @ https://forms.fillout.com/t/5sMCD8nDv9us

10/05/2026

A two-page research snapshot on how youth are affected by social AI:
- Key research findings
- Insights for families and educators

How are you seeing AI use with children in your home?

https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/chatbots-ai-companions-and-youth/

10/02/2026

Just a week away from the final race in the Hope Series to support mental health in the Sauk Valley area! NAMI Sauk Area

Register today for the Sauk Valley Apple C***r Run - Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk.

Saturday, October 10, begins at 8:00 a.m.
Selmi's Greenhouse and Farm Market — 1206 Dixon Ave, Rock Falls

All proceeds are donated to the Sinnissippi Centers CARES Funds Program.

To register or donate: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/RockFalls/AppleC***rRun

10/01/2026

It’s a new month - how are you feeling?? 👻🍁🎃

09/30/2026

On this last day of FASD Awareness Month, we received a proclamation from the governor officially recognizing the day and month in IL!

“THEREFORE, I, JB Pritzker, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby declare September 2026 as FASD Awareness Month in Illinois and September 9, 2026, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day in Illinois and encourage all residents to join in the observances.”

09/28/2026

Talking about substance use with kids may never feel comfortable, and that’s okay. What matters most is maintaining a good relationship and keeping the door open for the next conversation. Here are some expert-backed strategies from the Child Mind Institute for helping caregivers talk with teens about drugs and alcohol.

Listen for more: https://childmind.org/resources/podcast/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=thriving-kids-newsletter-2026-09-24&utm_content=podcast