Birth to Five Programs
The Mental Health Commission of Lyons Township offers free programming and training for caregivers, early childhood educators, and children 5 and under. All programs are offered at no cost to schools and organizations within the Township of Lyons. If you are interested in coordinating a program, please reach out to our Community Support Specialist, Emmie Crement, at ecrement@lyonsts.com or call 708-412-2016.
The Growing Brain
Customizable training for caregivers and/or early childhood educators:
- The Basics
- The Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development
- Communication and Language Development
- Cognition and Executive Function
- Social-Emotional Development
- Understanding Behavior
- Everyday Play
Resilient Beginnings
- 1 hour training for caregivers and/or early childhood educators
- 30 minute storytime for babies and caregivers
Play Cafe
Traveling play structures and props for pretend play. We come to you!
- Home living / kitchen
- Grocery store
- Restaurant
- Laundromat
