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Childcare Network Of Evanston

Building a Child's Future Today

aka CNE   |   Evanston, IL   |  www.childcarenetworkofevanston.org

Mission

Childcare Network of Evanston's mission is to connect our youngest learners and their families to equitable, high-quality early childhood experiences that reflect diverse cultures and abilities while fostering a sense of belonging. Childcare Network of Evanston is committed to fostering a community where all children, from birth to age five, have access to high-quality care in order to succeed in school and life.

Ruling year info

1970

Executive Director

Carol Teske

Main address

1335 Dodge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201 USA

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EIN

23-7108030

NTEE code info

Kindergarten, Nursery Schools, Preschool, Early Admissions (B21)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Long-established research has shown that access to high quality childcare and early education is a primary predictor of a child’s future success in school and beyond. However, accessing these services in our area is cost-prohibitive for many families. Helping struggling local families bridge this gap and access quality early education, childcare and supportive services can set them on the path to family stability and school readiness.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Early Head Start/Head Start

Early Head Start and Head Start serves vulnerable families with children age birth to five and pregnant women by delivering health and family support services, including home visiting and high quality child care.

Population(s) Served
Families
Single parents
Children
Infants and toddlers

Illinois State Board of Education Preschool For All supports at-risk children ages three to five in local community early childhood programs with Pre-Kindergarten services.  Services are offered to children who qualify in part and full day programs.  Families who need full day programming must either be eligible for a child care certificate (subsidy) or have payment provided by DCFS.  Families who participate in part day programs do so at no cost.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers

Learning Together provides on-site therapeutic services for over 70 children. The services include speech and language therapy and mental health services. Teachers and parents learn from the therapists how best to help children with mental health issues succeed early in life. With the support of Learning Together, children are able to remain in programming from which they might otherwise be excluded due to their issues.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers

CNE serves as the fiscal sponsor for the Evanston Early Childhood Council, which has partnered with The Family Institute at Northwestern University to provide accessible, no-cost trauma-informed therapy services to children and families in Evanston's early childhood community. In the current year to date, the program has served over 40 families with over 165 sessions.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers
Families

This program's goal is to improve early childhood experiences and specifically kindergarten readiness by recruiting and underwriting inclusion aide support on an as needed basis to our partner site classrooms, to help address increasingly challenging individual behaviors and help create improved classroom environments where all children feel valued and supported and are thus best positioned to acquire important skills supporting school readiness.

Population(s) Served

CNE administers the Illinois Department of Human Services' Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which provides critical childcare subsidies for eligible families.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers
Families
Infants and toddlers
Families

This program provides free speech and language screening for every 3-5 year old child enrolled in CNE's Head Start and Preschool for All classrooms, as well as the city-funded Robert Crown Community Center and children enrolled in CNE's Head Start Home Visiting Program. The program will also provide (1) professional development sessions for education staff, and (2) education sessions for parents around speech-language development. Children identified as needing speech-language intervention will receive support services in a Response to Intervention Model that includes in-classroom support, small group, and 1-on-1 support based on need.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers
Teachers
Infants and toddlers
Teachers
Families

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

CNE creates awareness of the importance of quality early childhood education and advocates for the youngest members of our community. Through its supportive network of parents, teachers, social workers and providers, CNE builds the foundation for a child's success in school and in life, making it possible for every child to enter kindergarten with the skills and supports they need to succeed, while also providing the tools parents need to be strong advocates for their child.

Through our dedicated staff of social workers and early childhood/parent educators, CNE:

- links children to quality early childhood education so they can enter kindergarten ready to succeed in school and life

- visits families in their homes to ensure children develop appropriately, families nurture their children's learning, and a healthy parental bond is established

- identifies and addresses developmental delays; equips teachers, families, and peers to support these children to receive early intervention and thrive

- helps parents build strong, healthy, financially stable families

- help families navigate complex social services and access medical and dental care

- provides eligible families with basic needs including diapers, formula, coats, clothing and school supplies

CNE coordinates a variety of federal, state and local funding streams to provide programming for the over 400 children and families we serve each year. In addition, our efforts are supported by a team of over 20 dedicated staffers (social workers, early educators and health professionals), as well as over 50 community partners to help us link children and families to the services and supports they need for their family to thrive.

Annually, CNE facilitates a strong educational foundation for almost 500 children ages 0-5 and supports their families with connections to comprehensive services. CNE offers services to all families with young children, but prioritizes those with complex barriers to stability, such as: insufficient income (0-300% of FPL), lack of education or work skills, homelessness, language and cultural challenges, disabilities, health concerns, immigration or legal issues, unreliable transportation, single-parent households, etc.

Over its history, CNE has built a system which coordinates a variety of federal, state and local programs to meet the evolving needs of the families we serve. Most recently, we have established significant center-based child care partnerships which provide no cost full-day childcare and preschool education to up to 180 eligible children. Our home visiting program continues to thrive and provide meaningful parental support and education to vulnerable families in our area.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Childcare Network Of Evanston

Board of directors
as of 06/12/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Sheila Merry

Retired Non-Profit Executive

Ricardo Aceves

Niles Township District 219

Barbara Davis

Early Education Specialist/Community Volunteer

MaryAnn (Ty) Harvey

Community Volunteer

Talaya Johnson

Woodward, Inc.

Ericka Foster

RSM US LLP

Diana Cohen

Community Volunteer

Judy Schiffman

Community Volunteer

Taishiya Nix

McGaw YMCA

Asifa Munawar

Former CNE Home Visitor

Carol Teske

CNE Executive Director

Timothy Weltzer

Guaranteed Rate

Paloma Reyes

Evanston/Skokie School District 65

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/12/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 11/19/2020

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.