Resources for Cook

Updates and information from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Families Services regarding COVID-19.

To help children express themselves and record their experiences during the Stay at Home Order, we’ve created our own COVID-19 Memory Book that families can print out and complete. The book includes an “About Me”...

In order to provide support to families and communities who have suffered the loss of loved ones, the American Red Cross has developed a Virtual Family Assistance Center (VFAC) as a hub for resources and contact with its partners.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association explains how to use everyday activities around the house to help develop young children’s communication skills.

On this podcast from RadioMD, which features experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, a pediatrician who focuses on children with special healthcare needs discusses ideas for how families can cope with the pandemic, especially...

Information for Illinois families on how to find assistance with meals, childcare, unemployment, housing, learning and instruction, healthcare and immigration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the IDHS Information and Resource During the COVID-19 Crisis...

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based social services agency targeting the low-income immigrant and refugee community. CMAA is also offering direct financial assistance to low-income families who have been economically affected by the...

Camp Kinda is an exploratory learning experience designed to keep kids ages 3 to 13 engaged curious, and having fun — even if they’re stuck at home. It’s like summer camp (kinda). Families can sign...

We are excited to announce our pick up points for the Summer Food Service Program.  Free meals are available to all children and young adults under 18 years old.  Children need not be present at...

Free meals are available to all children and young adults under 18 years old.  Children need not be present at pick up, nor do they need to attend the school where pick up is made. ...