Children and Family Enrichment

10/06/2026

The one time we said, “YES, you CAN color on the walls!” 😂🎨

Last month, in celebration of National Coloring Day, our students traded coloring books for a BIG canvas and helped create a mural of their very own! 🖌️✨

A little paint, a lot of creativity, and SO much fun! 💙💚

Because sometimes the best learning happens when you’re encouraged to think BIG, get messy, and color outside the lines! 🎨✨

10/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Moneshia Morris, our 2026 Early Educator Award winner! 🎉

With more than seven years in early education, Moneshia has become known for her empathy, compassion, and genuine love for children. She’s also pursuing her Master’s in Social Work, with a goal of continuing to serve children and families.

Her teaching philosophy says it all: “Change one child at a time.” ✨

Moneshia, we are so proud to call you part of the EEC family! Thank you for loving, supporting, and pouring into our littlest learners each day. ❤️

Congratulations, Moe! We are so proud of you! 🥳👏🏽

10/01/2026

Congratulations, Ms. Moe! 🎉 We’re so proud of you and so glad to call you one of our own! 💙👏🏽

09/24/2026

CAFE is LIVE at 9!

Tomorrow, CAFE at Idlewild Executive Director Vicki Cox will join Live at 9 for an important conversation about children, parents, resilience and building healthier families in Memphis.

Tune in tomorrow to Live at 9!

09/22/2026

What a night to remember! 💙

Our 10th Anniversary Celebration was truly special, and we are still smiling thinking about the love and support that filled the room.

To everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, shared our posts, purchased a ticket, invited a friend, or helped spread the word, THANK YOU! Your support helped us celebrate 10 incredible years of C.A.F.E. and, most importantly, the children, families, educators, and community that make C.A.F.E. so special.

This milestone would not have been possible without you. We are incredibly grateful for everyone who showed up and showed out for C.A.F.E.! 💙

Here’s to 10 years of impact, memories, and community, and to what’s ahead! 🥂✨

Thank you for celebrating 10 years with us!

09/17/2026

💚 HEAR FROM OUR SECOND HOST! 🎤🎉

Dr. Telisa Franklin is ready to bring the fun for a great cause! 🙌🏽

We’re just 3 DAYS AWAY from C.A.F.E. at Idlewild’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser! Join us as we celebrate 10 years of impact and build for the next 10.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 19
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 Ballet Memphis
🎟️ Tickets are $75

Don’t miss out! Grab your ticket and come celebrate with us! 💚

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🎉 We're 12 days away from celebrating a decade of impact with CAFE Idlewild's 10th Anniversary Celebration. Join us Saturday, September 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ballet Memphis for cocktails, live music and a silent auction, all in support of new programs for local families. Tickets are $75, grab yours here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafe-idlewilds-10th-anniversary-celebration-and-fundraiser-tickets-1998493229046

Join us for CAFE Idlewild’s 10th Anniversary bash—fun, food, and fundraising to celebrate a decade!

09/06/2026

👶🏾 FREE EVENT FOR EXPECTING PARENTS! 💕

Baby, Let’s Get Ready: What to Expect When Baby Comes

There’s a LOT to think about when preparing for baby—and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. 👶🏾✨

Join us for an encouraging evening designed to help expecting parents feel more prepared, supported and confident as they get ready for baby.

📝 Create a personalized birth plan
🤰🏾 Learn about doula support
💬 Get answers to questions you may have
💗 Learn what to expect physically + emotionally
📚 Connect with helpful resources
🍪 Enjoy refreshments and community

We’ll also share information about the Early Enrichment Center at Idlewild and childcare options for your little one’s first years.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 28 S. Evergreen Street, Memphis, TN 38104

💕 Open to all expecting parents!

You don’t have to do this alone. It takes a village—and we’re here for you!

👉🏾 RSVP today and share this with an expecting parent!

09/04/2026

💚 10 YEARS OF IMPACT. MADE POSSIBLE BY COMMUNITY.

Thank you to Washington Learning Solutions for supporting CAFE Idlewild’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser

We’re grateful for community partners who believe in stronger children, empowered parents and stronger families.

Come celebrate with us! 🎉

📅 Sept. 19 | 6 p.m.
📍 Ballet Memphis
🎟️ $75

Get Your Tickets⁠: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafe-idlewilds-10th-anniversary-celebration-and-fundraiser-tickets-1998493229046

Join us for CAFE Idlewild’s 10th Anniversary bash—fun, food, and fundraising to celebrate a decade!