Bright Futures Family Page

05/29/2026

Bright Futures is at the Greene County Fair tonight! Stop by our booth to learn about the support, resources, and services available for families in our community. We’d love to see you!

05/29/2026

What a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the year with our Bright Futures families! ☀️🛝🍧

Our End-of-the-Year Picnic was made possible through a grant from the Tracy Family Foundation in partnership with the Family Dinner Project. We were so thankful for the opportunity to spend the day together building connections and making memories with our families.

Families enjoyed sharing a meal together picnic-style on blankets, planting seeds to take home and grow, exploring our new Bright Futures playground, and cooling off with snow cones on a beautiful day. One of the best parts was simply spending time together, sharing stories, laughter, and conversation as a community.

Thank you to all of our families for making this year so special. We loved celebrating with you! 💙

“Thank you to and for supporting our community meal program! "

05/26/2026

🌟 Calling All Teens (Ages 11–17)! 🌟
Looking for a positive, supportive space to learn, grow, and connect? Join us for Building Healthy Relationships for Teens—a free weekly program hosted by the Crisis Center Foundation & Greene County Health Department.
📅 Mondays | 1–3 PM
📍 205 S. Morse St., Roodhouse, IL
Each week covers important topics to help teens navigate life and relationships:
💬 Healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
💪 Building self-esteem & setting boundaries
📱 Staying safe online & in everyday life
🧠 Coping skills & self-regulation
Whether it’s friendships, family, or future relationships—these are skills that last a lifetime.
📞 Questions? Reach out:
217-408-6421 | [email protected]
217-408-6242 | [email protected]
🌈 Everyone is welcome—come as you are!

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month💚

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Together we can help break the stigma by encouraging open conversations, offering support, understanding, and hope for those who may be struggling.
No one should feel alone in their journey. By raising awareness and supporting one another, we can build healthier, stronger communities for everyone.
We are grateful to stand alongside our community partners to promote awareness, education, and support for mental wellness.

05/19/2026

Upcoming Safe Sitter Babysitting Course!

Registration form -https://safesitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Student-Registration-Form_English-and-Spanish_Interactive.pdf

05/12/2026

Free Zoo Tuesdays!
One day. Tuesday. FREE day! 🎉
It’s that simple—every Tuesday through October 31st, admission to the Henson Robinson Zoo is completely FREE!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a day full of animal encounters, fresh air, and fun—on us! 🦔

*Field Trips are excluded from Free Zoo Tuesdays.

Located at 1100 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL

For more information please call 217-585-1821.

No tickets, no hassle—just good times at the zoo!

05/12/2026

We had so much fun at the White Hall Township Public Library today!! We learned about butterflies, painted with dandelions, and played in some pretty awesome sensory bins!!