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March 11 - April 30, 2011

View the summary of events below. Clicking on an event will direct you to our online calendar for more details or provide a flyer download (Note: Most events require advance registration, online calendar provides additional registration detail)

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If you have any questions contact Strengthening Families Illinois at info@strengtheningfamiliesillinois.org or call 312/421-5200, x301

Cook County

March 11, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Partner Cafe @ Catholic Charities, 11255 South Michigan, Chicago (Service Provider Agencies - Chicago Public Schools) - RSVP REQUIRED. Click here to RSVP with Letechia

March 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Foster Parent Cafe @ Salem Lutheran Church, 318 E. 74th St., Chicago

March 16, 5:30 - 8:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Being a Strong Parent " @ Greenwood Elementary School, 168th Greenwood, South Holland

March 17 , 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Parent Cafe Training Institute Day 1 @ 9th District Police Station, 3120 S. Halsted St., Chicago. Register online by clicking here.

March 17, 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Unit 3A (REGISTRATION CLOSED - If you need to make up this unit, Contact us by clicking here)

March 18, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Partner Cafe @ DCFS, 6201 South Emerald, Chicago (Service Provider Agencies - Chicago Public Schools) - RSVP REQUIRED. Click here to RSVP with Letechia

March 22, 5:00 - 7:30 pm - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Being a Strong Parent " @ Westcott Elementary School, 409 West 80th Street, Chicago

March 23, 9:00 - 11:30 am - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Taking Care of Yourself " @ Mireles Academy, 9000 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago

March 23, 5:30 - 8:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Taking Care of Yourself " @ Lester Crawl School, 18300 Greenbay Ave, Lansing

March 24 , 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Parent Cafe Training Institute Day 2 @ 9th District Police Station, 3120 S. Halsted St., Chicago.(MUST ATTEND DAY 1 ON MARCH 17 - If you need to make up this day, Contact us by clicking here). To register for both days, click here.

March 24, 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Unit 3A (REGISTRATION CLOSED - If you need to make up this unit, Contact us by clicking here)

March 25, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Partner Cafe @ Family Focus Lawndale, 3517 W. Arthington, Chicago (Service Provider Agencies - Chicago Public Schools) - RSVP REQUIRED. Click here to RSVP with Letechia

March 29, 5:30 - 8:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Building Strong Relationships with Your Children " @ Greenwood Elementary School, 168th Greenwood, South Holland

March 30, 9:00 - 11:30 am - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Being a Strong Parentn" @ Mireles Academy, 9000 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago

March 31, 10:00 - 11:00 am - CAP Month Kickoff - Press Conference - Stop by and play Cafe Talk @ Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, click here for more information.

March 31, 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Unit 3B (REGISTRATION CLOSED - If you need to make up this unit, Contact us by clicking here)

April 1, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Partner Cafe @ Catholic Charities, 11255 South Michigan, Chicago (Service Provider Agencies - Chicago Public Schools) - RSVP REQUIRED. Click here to RSVP with Letechia

April 5 , 5:00 - 7:30 pm - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Building Strong Relationships with Your Children " @ Westcott Elementary School, 409 West 80th Street, Chicago

April 7, 9:00 - 11:30 am - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Building Strong Relationships with Your Children" @ Mireles Academy, 9000 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago

April 7 , 5:00 - 7:30 pm - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Taking Care of Yourself " @ Wagoner School, 1831 E. 215th Place, Sauk Village

April 8 , 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Partner Cafe @ DCFS, 6201 South Emerald, Chicago (Service Provider Agencies - Chicago Public Schools) - RSVP REQUIRED. Click here to RSVP with Letechia

April 11, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Foster Parent Cafe @ Salem Lutheran Church, 318 E. 74th St., Chicago

April 12, 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Orientation @ SOS Children's Village, 7600 S. Parnell, Chicago

April 13 , 5:30 - 8:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Being a Strong Parent " @ Lester Crawl School, 18300 Greenbay Ave, Lansing

April 26 , 5:00 - 7:30 pm - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Taking Care of Yourself " @ Westcott Elementary School, 409 West 80th Street, Chicago

April 19, 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Orientation @ SOS Children's Village, 7600 S. Parnell, Chicago

April 26, 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Orientation @ SOS Children's Village, 7600 S. Parnell, Chicago

Northern Region / Aurora, Rockford

March 19, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Unit 2 @ Congretional Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia - REGISTRATION CLOSED - If you need to make up this unit, click here to contact us)

March 25, 5:00 - 8:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Being a Strong Parent " @ Community Christian Church, 76 S. Lasalle St., Aurora

April 2, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Unit 3 @ Congretional Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia - REGISTRATION CLOSED - If you need to make up this unit, click here to contact us)

April 29, 5:00 - 8:00 pm - Love Is Not Enough Parent Cafe, "Building Strong Relationships with Your Children " @ Community Christian Church, 76 S. Lasalle St., Aurora

Southern Region / Carbondale

March 22 , 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Orientation @ Harrisburg Early Learning Center, 1530 S. Feazel St., Harrisburg, IL

March 30 , 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Orientation @ Murry's Child Development Center, 413 S. Chestnut, De Soto, IL

April 1, 10:00 - 11:00 am - CAP Month Kickoff - Press Conference - Stop by and play Cafe Talk @ Madison County Government Building, 157 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Click here for more information.

April 7 , 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Awaken To Your Potential as a Person, as a Parent, as a Leader Leadership Training Orientation @ Evergreen Terrace Area Office bldg. Activity Room, Carbondale, IL

Central Region / Springfield

April 1, 10:00 - 11:00 am - CAP Month Kickoff - Press Conference - Stop by and play Cafe Talk @ Illinois State Library, 300 S. 2nd St., Springfield. Click here for more information.

Hope to see you there! Stay tuned for bi-weekly updates.