Events
Aplicando lo que sobre el desarrollo motriz y su contribución a la interacción, juego y aprendizaje
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Este entrenamiento es para los participantes que ya tienen un conocimiento de los signos de los problemas del desarrollo motor y la forma en que el desarrollo motor afecta el aprendizaje, la interacción y el juego. Este taller irá más lejos en la profundidad de los problemas que pueden surgir como consecuencia de los problemas del desarrollo motor y cómo adaptar su entorno, actividades y plan de aprendizaje para responder a las necesidades de los niños a través de un ambiente inclusivo.
Certificación en RCP y Primeros Auxilios/Anafilaxis American Heart Association
COSTO: $0-$70
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un correo electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Certificación de RCP para adultos/bebés/niños y primeros auxilios pediátricos de la American Heart Association y HeartSaver, incluida la capacitación en anafilaxia/Epi Pen. La certificación American Heart tiene una validez de 2 años.
Trauma’s Effect on Children’s Behavior: Moving from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Participants will learn about how trauma affects the developing brain. The way the brain is affected often reveals how and why a child may react or interact in a particular way to seemingly benign environmental changes or people. Caregivers are involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program who may have endured traumatic experiences. Hands-on classroom and sensory activities are described and experienced.
Pyramid Model Infant - Toddler Module Series Module 8: Challenging Behavior
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
In “Challenging Behavior”, a module of the Pyramid Model Infant Toddler Module Series, participants will learn how to identify and define challenging behavior, work to understand why challenging behavior happens, discuss how to gather data and implement strategies that will prevent challenging behavior, and discuss strategies to address or respond effectively to challenging behavior when it is happening.
Creación y Mejora de los Manuales Familiares
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Esta capacitación se enfoca en la importancia de desarrollar y mantener manuales familiares claros y bien redactados como una herramienta clave para la comunicación, la consistencia y la mejora de la calidad en los programas de la primera infancia. Las y los participantes exploran qué es un manual familiar —y qué no es— mientras aprenden cómo las políticas escritas ayudan a clarificar expectativas, fortalecer las relaciones con las familias y apoyar una gestión efectiva del programa. A lo largo de la sesión, las y los participantes revisan áreas esenciales de políticas que comúnmente se incluyen en los manuales familiares, tales como orientación y disciplina, rutinas diarias, procedimientos de salud y seguridad, cierres de emergencia, recogida tardía, requisitos de reportes y participación familiar. Se utilizan ejemplos prácticos para demostrar la diferencia entre políticas vagas y políticas sólidas y específicas que responden a preguntas comunes de las familias y reducen malentendidos.
La capacitación también enfatiza cómo los manuales familiares comunican los valores del programa, su filosofía, el enfoque curricular y la visión a largo plazo. Las y los participantes aprenden estrategias para organizar las políticas de manera clara, mantener un lenguaje simple y directo (principio K.I.S.S.), y revisar y actualizar los manuales regularmente para asegurar que las políticas sigan siendo relevantes, efectivas y alineadas con los objetivos del programa. Al finalizar la capacitación, las y los participantes estarán mejor preparados para crear, revisar o fortalecer sus manuales familiares como documentos vivos que promueven la transparencia, el profesionalismo y asociaciones positivas con las familias.
Comienzos de Calidad
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
¿Está interesado en comenzar un negocio de calidad de cuidado de niños en la casa? ¡Entonces esta clase es para usted! Se revisará, en forma general, todos los aspectos envueltos en operar un negocio familiar de cuidado de niños, incluyendo entrevista con los padres, mercadeando sus servicios, manteniendo archivos e impuestos, y mucho más. Cuando comienza un negocio de cuidado infantil, encontrará que necesita formas. Muchas formas. Desde horarios hasta contratos, desde acuerdos de transporte hasta “llegar a conocerte”, y muchas más. No se preocupe. Hemos reunido todos las formas que se necesitan y los hemos colocado en una memoria USB que puede comprar; y todas las formas son editables.
Agregue uno a su registración de Comienzos de Calidad por solo $10
Comprarlo el día de la orientación por $15
Certificación en RCP y Primeros Auxilios/Anafilaxis American Heart Association
COSTO: $0-$70
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un correo electrónico
Certificación de RCP para adultos/bebés/niños y primeros auxilios pediátricos de la American Heart Association y HeartSaver, incluida la capacitación en anafilaxia/Epi Pen. La certificación American Heart tiene una validez de 2 años.
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 4: Culture, Families,and Providers - PARTS 1 & 2
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training focuses on culture and its implication for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences, knowledge, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated into early care and classroom settings. Cultural expectations and biases will be explored, and participants will have the opportunity to increase their cultural awareness in terms of how their assumptions may affect their interaction with young children and families. Participants will demonstrate their understanding of how family structures, diversity in social, cultural, linguistic, or religious backgrounds influence family approaches to parenting in children birth to three, each other, and the community. Participants will gain an understanding of how relationships among caregivers, infants/toddlers, and families can impact other child-family, child-practitioner, and practitioner-family relationships.
*Must attend both sessions to receive certification of completion*
Financial Management Workshop
WHERE: Online
COST: Free
CONTACT: HousingFinanceSustain@ywcachicago.org
Thinking about purchasing a home or just want to get your financial house in order?
Attend a YWCA Financial Management Workshop to learn how to create a realistic spending plan, reduce your expenses so you can save more, and have a better understanding of your credit report and credit score. As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
Comprender y abordar el trauma infantil en el cuidado infantil
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
El trauma infantil puede tener un impacto profundo en el desarrollo, el aprendizaje y el bienestar general de un niño. Al comprender los efectos del trauma e implementar estrategias basadas en el trauma, los educadores pueden crear un entorno enriquecedor y de apoyo que promueva la curación, la resiliencia y el éxito académico.
Hope. Love. Pink. 5K. 2026: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Join us!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
8:00 AM CDT - 11:00 AM CDT
Independence Grove
16400 W Buckley Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048
Lace up your running shoes in solidarity with women and families who have been affected by breast cancer. Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to walk, stretch, and dance with inspiring women. Prizes will be awarded to individuals and teams for the top fundraisers, best race times, and best costumes!
Proceeds from this event will support YWCA Metropolitan Chicago's Health Promotion and Navigation Services who are on the frontlines in our community, responding to needs for health education, nutrition, vaccines, health screenings, groceries, diapers, formula, mental health support, CPR education, free mammograms and breast health information.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Heart Association
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid and HeartSaver Adult/Infant/Child CPR certification, including anaphylaxis/Epi Pen training. The American Heart certification is valid for 2 years.
Bridging the Culture Gap: Understanding the Diversity of Children, Families, and Staff
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Culture is all around us and affects the way we understand our role as teachers, parents, and our view of children. This training focuses on the diversity of perspectives, worldviews, and communication styles that exist in unique cultures. Why do some families foster independence much more than others? Why do certain ways of communicating seem to work with some staff, but not others? What is my own cultural worldview? Come ready to learn about the diverse ways that people understand, interact, and behave with one another.
2-Day Homebuyer Education Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
The first step to purchasing a home with the help of YWCA is to attend a free Homebuyer Education Workshop. This workshop is a 2-day, evening virtual session on Wednesday & Thursday from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (both evenings must be attended).
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
Building the Village: Community Partnership and Outreach
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
COST: $15.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Have you heard "It takes a village", and wondered why you don't seem to have the village when it comes to supporting your program? We will dig deep into the different aspects of the village, explore different engagement methods, and create action steps to start building your own village.
Quality Beginnings
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Interested in starting a home child care business? Then this class is for you! A brief overview of all the aspects involved in operating a family child care home, including interviewing parents, marketing your services, setting up, record keeping and taxes, and more will be covered. When you start a child care business, you will find that you need forms. A lot of forms. From schedules to contracts, from transportation agreements to getting to know you, and many more. Don’t worry. We have gathered all of the forms you can think of and have put them onto a flash drive that you can purchase; and they are all editable.
– Add to your registration for only $10.
– Purchase the day of the training for $15.
Trabajando con Ninos con Trastorno Deficitario de la Atencion
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
En este entrenamiento los participantes identificaron la información más actual sobre el trastorno de la atención, estadísticas, factores de riesgo, características y tratamiento. Se discutirán estrategias educativas a implementar en el lugar de cuidado infantil. Se proveerán recursos respecto al tema.
Child Development Health and Safety Basics - Part 1 & 2
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training offers a broad overview of child development and essential health and safety practices for children from birth through age five. Participants will explore developmental domains—cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional—and examine the importance of play, nutrition, and developmentally appropriate practices in fostering healthy growth. The training addresses strategies to prevent and control infectious diseases, maintain effective health records and policies, and safely administer medications. Key topics include child wellness, allergy prevention and response, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and sudden infant death syndrome. Participants will also learn to identify and manage common indoor and outdoor hazards, handle hazardous materials safely, and develop emergency plans for natural human-caused events.
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 1: Social-Emotional Growth & Socialization - Part 1 & 2
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization explores topics on social-emotional development in the first three years, temperaments of children and caregivers, socialization, guidance and discipline, environments, and gaining an understanding of children's behavior. Training will begin with an overview of the basic concepts of early social-emotional growth and socialization and their application to the group care context. An emphasis I placed on the development of a nurturing relationship between the infant and caregiver. The overview addresses the importance of responsive caregiving, the individualization of care through an understanding of infant temperament, the critical role of family and culture in early identity development, exploring developmentally appropriate play strategies with ages of infancy, creating supportive physical environments, and stages of emotional development. *Must attend both sessions to receive certification of completion*
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Heart Association
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training will focus on CPR and choking rescue for adults, children, and infants. Treatment of bleeding, burns, shock, seizures, splinting, and anaphylaxis will also be covered. The proper use of EpiPens and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) will also be included. Participants will receive a two-year certification.
Supervisión Activa: Manteniendo a los Niños Seguros Mediante Prácticas Intencionales
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $15.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Esta capacitación proporcionará a las proveedoras de cuidado infantil estrategias y herramientas prácticas para implementar la supervisión activa durante las rutinas diarias, transiciones, actividades de aprendizaje y juego al aire libre. Las participantes aprenderán los componentes principales de la supervisión activa y cómo mantenerse cerca de los niños, observar continuamente, interactuar de manera positiva y anticipar posibles situaciones puede ayudar a crear un ambiente seguro, positivo y de apoyo para el desarrollo y aprendizaje de los niños.
Pyramid Model Preschool Module Series: Module 1 : Nurturing and Responsive Relationships - Part 1 & 2
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Establishing nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community is the foundation of the Pyramid Model. This training focuses on practices for building relationships with children, promoting relationships between children, relationships with families that affirm family culture and identity, and relationships with team members. *Must attend both sessions to receive certification of completion*
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: Realizing your piece of the puzzle
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $15.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training will provide an overview of infant and early childhood mental health and all of the people/professionals who have a part in supporting this development in children. Participants will walk away with knowledge of the practices that promote infant and early childhood mental health and create their plan and commitment to implement practices within their scope and role.
Certificación en RCP y Primeros Auxilios/Anafilaxis American Heart Association
COSTO: $0-$70
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un correo electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Certificación de RCP para adultos/bebés/niños y primeros auxilios pediátricos de la American Heart Association y HeartSaver, incluida la capacitación en anafilaxia/Epi Pen. La certificación American Heart tiene una validez de 2 años.
Pyramid Model Infant Toddler Module Series: Module 1: Introduction and Understanding Social-Emotional Development
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
As the first training module in the Pyramid Model Infant-Toddler Module Series, Understanding Social-Emotional Development will acquaint participants with the Pyramid Model, introduce important terms that will be used throughout the Pyramid Model training modules, and lay a foundation to better understand the role caregivers play in young children's social-emotional development.
150th Anniversary Luncheon: Unapologetic. Unwavering. Unfinished. Since 1876.
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s 150th Anniversary Luncheon will take place at the Hyatt Regency, 151 E. Wacker Drive, on Friday, November 6, 2026!
Registration- 10:30 am
YShop/Networking-10:30 am-12:00 PM
Doors Open: 11:30 AM
Leader Luncheon Program: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
This year’s Leader Luncheon, Unapologetic. Unwavering. Unfinished. Since 1876., celebrates 150 years of leadership, advocacy, and action. We honor the changemakers advancing equity today while recognizing that the work continues and the future is still being written.
1-Day Homebuyer Education Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
The first step to purchasing a home with the help of YWCA is to attend a free Homebuyer Education Workshop. This workshop is a a 1-day virtual session.
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
Having Hard Conversations: Rely on Relationships, Be Uncomfortable, and Do It Anyway
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training discusses the strengths and challenges of having hard conversations. Administrators, educators, and parents are all critical adults in the early childhood environment who need to be able to confidently address challenging topics together. Participants will learn the different components of a challenging conversation and what skills are helpful to strengthen before entering one. They will gain practice in outlining their points, using assertive voice, setting a goal, validating others, and learning to question personal thoughts and assumptions. They will walk away with tools to use when going into a challenging conversation as well as ways to handle their own emotions when involved in talks that are uncomfortable and necessary.
Certificación en RCP y Primeros Auxilios/Anafilaxis American Heart Association
COSTO: $0-$70
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un correo electrónico
Certificación de RCP para adultos/bebés/niños y primeros auxilios pediátricos de la American Heart Association y HeartSaver, incluida la capacitación en anafilaxia/Epi Pen. La certificación American Heart tiene una validez de 2 años.
Comienzos de Calidad
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
¿Está interesado en comenzar un negocio de calidad de cuidado de niños en la casa? ¡Entonces esta clase es para usted! Se revisará, en forma general, todos los aspectos envueltos en operar un negocio familiar de cuidado de niños, incluyendo entrevista con los padres, mercadeando sus servicios, manteniendo archivos e impuestos, y mucho más. Cuando comienza un negocio de cuidado infantil, encontrará que necesita formas. Muchas formas. Desde horarios hasta contratos, desde acuerdos de transporte hasta “llegar a conocerte”, y muchas más. No se preocupe. Hemos reunido todos las formas que se necesitan y los hemos colocado en una memoria USB que puede comprar; y todas las formas son editables.
Agregue uno a su registración de Comienzos de Calidad por solo $10
Comprarlo el día de la orientación por $15
Las Funciones Cerebrales Ejecutivas y su Relación con el Desarrollo del Niño
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Las funciones Ejecutivas es un grupo de procesos cognitivos que son necesarios para el control cognitivo y del comportamiento. Este entrenamiento provee información y recursos sobre los componentes de este grupo de habilidades que son importantes en el desarrollo del niño. También se proveerán estrategias para que los niños desarrollen estas habilidades.
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 2: Group Care - Part 1 & 2
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Group Care introduces special considerations in caring for infants and toddlers and six program policies that support the development of emotionally secure relationships and mental health in the group care setting. An overview of the content of Module 2 explores the ideas of primary care, well-designed learning environments, positive impact of responsive caregiving routines, and individualized care on the well-being and development of children from birth to three. Attention is also given to how the policies of primary care, small groups, continuity of care, individualization of care, culturally responsive care, and inclusive care of children with special needs provide the foundation for high quality infant/toddler care. At the end of this module, participants will have the tools to use primary care in their home or classroom, make an engaging environment, assist children in daily routines, and individualize care for all children. *Must attend both sessions to receive certification of completion*
From Burnout to Balance: Preventing Compassion Fatigue in Early Childhood Education
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $15.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Early childhood educators face unique emotional demands that can lead to burnout and compassion fatigue. This interactive training helps participants recognize warning signs, understand how stress impacts classroom quality and relationships, and explore practical strategies to build resilience. Through reflection, discussion, and hands-on activities, educators will learn self-regulation techniques, identify protective factors, and develop a personalized wellness action plan. Participants will leave with practical tools to support their well-being, strengthen professional relationships, and create positive learning environments for children.
Sensory
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $15.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training will help look at different sensory experiences and how they impact behaviors in young children.
2-Day Homebuyer Education Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
The first step to purchasing a home with the help of YWCA is to attend a free Homebuyer Education Workshop. This workshop is a 2-day, evening virtual session on Wednesday & Thursday from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (both evenings must be attended).
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
Pyramid Model Preschool Module Series: Module 2: High - Quality, Supportive Environments - Part 1 & 2
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This module focuses on the practices for establishing high-quality supportive classroom environments that promote social-emotional skill development and prevent challenging behavior.
Practices related to schedules, routines, transitions, promoting engagement, expectations, and rules are addressed in the workshop.*Must attend both sessions to receive certification of completion*
Pyramid Model Infant Toddler Module Series: Module 2: Focusing on Relationships
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
In focusing on Relationships, participants will explore the importance and complexities of developing relationships between caregivers, families, and children. Participants should leave understanding that social-emotional development takes place within the context of relationships, so strategies to support development must prioritize building relationships. This training covers topics such as reflecting on participants past and current relationships, as well as addressing issues related to culture, diversity, race, equity, risk, and protective factors. It is recommended the trainer spend time reflecting on the discussion questions prior to the training to be prepared to share their own experiences and facilitate discussions.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Heart Association
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid and HeartSaver Adult/Infant/Child CPR certification, including anaphylaxis/Epi Pen training. The American Heart certification is valid for 2 years.
Building Trust Through Voice, Feedback, and Psychological Safety
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $15.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
A culture of trust begins when educators feel safe to share ideas, ask questions, provide feedback, and learn from mistakes. This interactive training explores the importance of psychological safety in early childhood programs and how it strengthens communication, teamwork, and staff retention. Through reflection, discussion, and real-world scenarios, participants will examine trust-building behaviors, practice giving and receiving constructive feedback, and identify strategies to create a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
Gender Socialization and Young Children: Understanding the Complexities of the Gender Spectrum
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Research tells us that parents and caregivers care for children differently based on their gender. Babies and young children intuit these differences and, again, research tells us they are aware of stereotypical gender expectations by the ages of 2-3yrs. By 4-5yrs gender stereotypes are often more rigid. For children who may not fit neatly into the gender binary, these stages of socialization can be confusing and challenging. In this training, participants will learn about the stages of gender socialization in young children, the four components of the gender spectrum, and explore their own feelings and experiences about the gender binary.
Quality Beginnings
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Interested in starting a home child care business? Then this class is for you! A brief overview of all the aspects involved in operating a family child care home, including interviewing parents, marketing your services, setting up, record keeping and taxes, and more will be covered. When you start a child care business, you will find that you need forms. A lot of forms. From schedules to contracts, from transportation agreements to getting to know you, and many more. Don’t worry. We have gathered all of the forms you can think of and have put them onto a flash drive that you can purchase; and they are all editable.
– Add to your registration for only $10.
– Purchase the day of the training for $15.
What is CCAP? (For Family Child Care)
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
The ‘What is CCAP?’ for Child Care Centers training reviews the Illinois Department of Human Service (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The IDHS CCAP helps pay for child care expenses for income-eligible families who work or participate in eligible activities. This training describes CCAP eligibility guidelines and application requirements for child care centers. Payment determination and options for receiving payment are also explained along with additional information for both CCAP providers and families.
¿Que es CCAP? (Cuidado infantil familiar)
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: GRATIS
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
La capacitación de ¿Qué es CCAP? para cuidado infantil familiar revisa el Programa de Asistencia para el Cuidado Infantil (CCAP) del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois (IDHS). El CCAP de IDHS ayuda pagar los gastos de cuidado infantil para las familias que trabajan o participan en actividades elegibles. Esta capacitación describe las pautas de elegibilidad de CCAP y los requisitos de solicitud para los hogares familiares de cuidado infantil. La determinación de pagos y las opciones para recibir el pago también se explican junto con información adicional para los proveedores de CCAP y las familias.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Heart Association
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid and HeartSaver Adult/Infant/Child CPR certification, including anaphylaxis/Epi Pen training. The American Heart certification is valid for 2 years.
1-Day Homebuyer Education Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
The first step to purchasing a home with the help of YWCA is to attend a free Homebuyer Education Workshop. This workshop is a a 1-day virtual session.
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
Building the Village: Partnering with Families
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $15.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Have you heard "It takes a village", and wondered why you don't seem to have the village when it comes to supporting your program? Join me for ALL or some of the 3 sessions where we will dig deep into the different aspects of the village, explore different engagement methods, and create action steps to start building your own village.
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
CONTACT: HousingFinanceSustain@ywcachicago.org
Having trouble paying your mortgage? Get advice from a Housing Counselor so you can maintain ownership of your home. Counselors will share tips on budgeting to meet your mortgage payments and options such as modifications, financial assistance for homeowners, and forbearance to address temporary financial difficulties.
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business/entrepreneurship services.
Desarrollo Motriz y su contribución al Aprendizaje, Interacción y Juego
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Este entrenamiento proveerá información acerca del desarrollo físico típico y atípico de los infantes y su impacto en el desarrollo de habilidades cognitivas y sociales. Los participantes explorarán actividades que podrán explorar en el salón de clase.
Financial Management Workshop
WHERE: Online
COST: Free
CONTACT: HousingFinanceSustain@ywcachicago.org
Thinking about purchasing a home or just want to get your financial house in order?
Attend a YWCA Financial Management Workshop to learn how to create a realistic spending plan, reduce your expenses so you can save more, and have a better understanding of your credit report and credit score. As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Heart Association
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid and HeartSaver Adult/Infant/Child CPR certification, including anaphylaxis/Epi Pen training. The American Heart certification is valid for 2 years.
Polyvagal Theory (PVT) and Behavior: Adults and Children’s BiologicalStress Response
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Stephen Porges first published “Polyvagal Theory” in 1994 and it has been utilized in a variety of contexts to better understand our body’s response to stress ever since. Participants will learn about how evolution and brain development impact our stressed behavior. In this training, we will investigate ideas around the vagus nerve, physical and emotional safety, and neuroception. These concepts greatly influence our relationships with one another and with the children we care for. Children’s emotions and behaviors are explained through the lens of the brain-body connection and supportive strategies are explored and practiced.
Pyramid Model Infant - Toddler Module Series Module 7: Individualized Teaching
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
In “Individualized Teaching”, a module of the Pyramid Model Infant-Toddler Module Series, participants will learn how to identify and address delays in social-emotional development. The module provides an overview of the screening and assessment process and guidance on how to develop a systematic plan to provide individualized teaching to children who have delays.
Interacciones de Calidad en el Hogar Infantil
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Las interacciones entre proveedores y niños son una de las herramientas más poderosas para apoyar el desarrollo infantil, y en los programas de cuidado infantil familiar, estas interacciones ocurren durante todo el día—desde la llegada por la mañana hasta las comidas, el juego y las rutinas diarias. En esta capacitación de 2 horas, los participantes explorarán cómo las interacciones cálidas, receptivas e intencionales ayudan a fortalecer el desarrollo social-emocional, el lenguaje y el aprendizaje de los niños en un ambiente hogareño. A través de ejemplos reales de cuidado infantil familiar, actividades interactivas y reflexión personal, los proveedores aprenderán estrategias prácticas para crear conexiones significativas con niños de diferentes edades mientras apoyan una cultura de cuidado positiva y respetuosa. Los participantes saldrán con herramientas concretas para mejorar sus conversaciones, respuestas emocionales y relaciones con los niños durante las rutinas diarias.
Building the Village: Start with You
LOCATION: $15.00
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Have you heard "It takes a village", and wondered why you don't seem to have the village when it comes to supporting your program? Join me for ALL or some of the 3 sessions where we will dig deep into the different aspects of the village, explore different engagement methods, and create action steps to start building your own village.
2-Day Homebuyer Education Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
The first step to purchasing a home with the help of YWCA is to attend a free Homebuyer Education Workshop. This workshop is a 2-day, evening virtual session on Wednesday & Thursday from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (both evenings must be attended).
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Health Institution
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This course is designed to prepare participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an Epi pen and automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. It offers the basics of recognizing and administering first aid for the most common life-threatening emergencies including anaphylaxis.
Quality Beginnings
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Interested in starting a home child care business? Then this class is for you! A brief overview of all the aspects involved in operating a family child care home, including interviewing parents, marketing your services, setting up, record keeping and taxes, and more will be covered. When you start a child care business, you will find that you need forms. A lot of forms. From schedules to contracts, from transportation agreements to getting to know you, and many more. Don’t worry. We have gathered all of the forms you can think of and have put them onto a flash drive that you can purchase; and they are all editable.
– Add to your registration for only $10.
– Purchase the day of the training for $15.
Rhythm & Routines: Teaching Through Song and Movement
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This engaging training explores how singing and movement can be used as powerful tools to support learning, behavior, and daily routines in early childhood classrooms. Through hands-on activities, participants will discover strategies for incorporating music and movement into transitions, circle time, and routines to create a joyful environment. The course will also provide ready -to-use songs, movement ideas, and techniques that support children's development and keep them actively engaged throughout the day.
Preschool Pyramid Model - Training Series - Part 1, 2, & 3 Pyramid Model Preschool Module— Module 1: Nurturing andResponsive Relationships
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Establishing nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community is the foundation of the Pyramid Model. This training focuses on practices for building relationships with children, promoting relationships between children, relationships with families that affirm family culture and identity, and relationships with team members.
*Must attend all 3 sessions to receive certification of completion*
Certificación en RCP y Primeros Auxilios/Anafilaxis American Heart Association
COSTO: $0-$70
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un correo electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
Certificación de RCP para adultos/bebés/niños y primeros auxilios pediátricos de la American Heart Association y HeartSaver, incluida la capacitación en anafilaxia/Epi Pen. La certificación American Heart tiene una validez de 2 años.
Comienzos de Calidad
UBICACIÓN: Virtual
COSTO: $25.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Políticas y procedimientos de la capacitación
¿Está interesado en comenzar un negocio de calidad de cuidado de niños en la casa? ¡Entonces esta clase es para usted! Se revisará, en forma general, todos los aspectos envueltos en operar un negocio familiar de cuidado de niños, incluyendo entrevista con los padres, mercadeando sus servicios, manteniendo archivos e impuestos, y mucho más. Cuando comienza un negocio de cuidado infantil, encontrará que necesita formas. Muchas formas. Desde horarios hasta contratos, desde acuerdos de transporte hasta “llegar a conocerte”, y muchas más. No se preocupe. Hemos reunido todos las formas que se necesitan y los hemos colocado en una memoria USB que puede comprar; y todas las formas son editables.
Agregue uno a su registración de Comienzos de Calidad por solo $10
Comprarlo el día de la orientación por $15
Supporting Children's Mental Health & Wellbeing: Birth to Five - Part 1,2, & 3
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
Looking inward is the first step in effectively supporting children’s behavior. Self-awareness helps us understand how we think about ourselves and how we relate to those around us. While our own perceptions matter, it’s equally important to consider how others, especially children. Their experiences shape how they interpret the world and influence their development. This training series will guide participants in recognizing children’s cues, exploring the meaning behind their behaviors, and responding with mindfulness. Together we will explore how compassion, empathy, and self-reflection equips childcare providers and parents with practical tools to support children’s mental health and overall well-being. Challenging behaviors are not problems to fix. They are opportunities for connection. With consistency, kindness, and strong relationships, adults can help children feel understood, supported, and secure.
Please note: This is a three-part series. We encourage you to attend all sessions.
Cada interacción cuenta: construyendo cerebros a través deinteracciones de ida y vuelta
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: $15.00
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
Este entrenamiento profesional de Early Head Start está diseñado para profundizar en el concepto de “Servir y Devolver” y su impacto en el desarrollo del cerebro en la primera infancia. A través de ejemplos prácticos, video, reflexión guiada y estrategias aplicables al aula, los participantes explorarán cómo las interacciones diarias entre adulto y niño construyen lenguaje, regulación emocional y aprendizaje temprano.
1-Day Homebuyer Education Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
The first step to purchasing a home with the help of YWCA is to attend a free Homebuyer Education Workshop. This workshop is a a 1-day virtual session.
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business and entrepreneurship services.
Letting Go of the Sticker Chart: Why Reward Systems Don’t Work inTeaching Social-Emotional Skills
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training focuses on the history and widespread use of reward systems in many environments with children. These systems exist for entire classrooms- such as “winning” cotton balls to put in a jar and earn a class reward- as well as for individual students- such as sticker charts for on-task behavior. Decades of research has revealed the ineffectiveness of reward systems in teaching social emotional skills as well as the detriment they do to intrinsic motivation. Participants will learn why this perspective has become so culturally ingrained as well as explore the fears around letting go of these systems. Alternative and more effective ways of structuring problem solving and skill building will be presented and practiced.
Certificación en RCP y Primeros Auxilios/Anafilaxis American Heart Association
COSTO: $0-$70
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un correo electrónico
Certificación de RCP para adultos/bebés/niños y primeros auxilios pediátricos de la American Heart Association y HeartSaver, incluida la capacitación en anafilaxia/Epi Pen. La certificación American Heart tiene una validez de 2 años.
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
WHERE: Virtual
COST: Free
CONTACT: HousingFinanceSustain@ywcachicago.org
Having trouble paying your mortgage? Get advice from a Housing Counselor so you can maintain ownership of your home. Counselors will share tips on budgeting to meet your mortgage payments and options such as modifications, financial assistance for homeowners, and forbearance to address temporary financial difficulties.
As a follow up to our workshops, YWCA can provide a range of assistance and services such as job training, technology classes, access to financial products, and small business/entrepreneurship services.
Planeando Actividades para lugares de cuidado Infantil
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: GRATIS
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
La planificación de un programa para niños es un proceso en el que el personal diseña experiencias y actividades destinadas a desarrollar y ampliar el pensamiento, las habilidades, los intereses y las capacidades de cada niño. Este entrenamiento proporcionara herramientas para proporcionar un servicio de cuidado infantil de calidad.
CPR and First Aid/Anaphylaxis Certification American Heart Association
COST: $0-$70
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid and HeartSaver Adult/Infant/Child CPR certification, including anaphylaxis/Epi Pen training. The American Heart certification is valid for 2 years.
¿Que es CCAP? (Para centros de cuidado infantil)
DÓNDE: Virtual
COSTO: GRATIS
CONTACTE: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Opción 4 | Envia un Correo Electrónico
La capacitación de ¿Qué es CCAP? para cuidado infantil familiar revisa el Programa de Asistencia para el Cuidado Infantil (CCAP) del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois (IDHS). El CCAP de IDHS ayuda pagar los gastos de cuidado infantil para las familias que trabajan o participan en actividades elegibles. Esta capacitación describe las pautas de elegibilidad de CCAP y los requisitos de solicitud para los hogares familiares de cuidado infantil. La determinación de pagos y las opciones para recibir el pago también se explican junto con información adicional para los proveedores de CCAP y las familias.
What is CCAP? (Child Care Centers)
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
The ‘What is CCAP?’ for Child Care Centers training reviews the Illinois Department of Human Service (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The IDHS CCAP helps pay for child care expenses for income-eligible families who work or participate in eligible activities. This training describes CCAP eligibility guidelines and application requirements for child care centers. Payment determination and options for receiving payment are also explained along with additional information for both CCAP providers and families.
Is it Sensory or is it Behavior?
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $25.00
CONTACT: Quality & Training Department | 630-790-6600, Option 4 | Email
This training looks into the different sensory needs for both adults and children and how they impact children’s behavior and learning. We will define and recognize sensory needs and techniques to best support the whole child.