BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES 

WITH UNITED WAY

EPEL, is committed to engaging, informing, equipping, and supporting families from the very start. Families like Janet’s are at the heart of our work—helping parents build confidence, access resources, and create strong early learning foundations for their children. From her first child as an infant to now supporting her new baby, EPEL has walked alongside Janet, ensuring she has the tools to nurture her children’s development.

Early experiences shape school readiness, and when families feel empowered with knowledge and support, children enter kindergarten prepared to thrive. Every connection we make strengthens our community’s future—one child, one family, and one community at a time.

Check out Janet's BEFORE below and NOW through "Janet’s story" shared below by United Way Metro Chicago! 

Together, we are building BRIGHTER FUTURES for our children and families.

JANET WHEN SHE FIRST CONNECTED WITH EPEL

Kids Above All home visiting program told mom, Janet, about  EPEL's FREE Connect & Play times and she started connecting (Benjamin, Jr. 6 weeks old)

Benjamin 6-9 months old

Janet, and Benjamin,15-18 months old, Learning Through Play, by participating in Connect & Play Group

About EPEL: EPEL is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that young children and their families in the Greater Elgin Area have equitable opportunities to thrive. The organization is focused on enhancing the impact of local early childhood opportunities that promote children's readiness for school and life. This commitment is achieved by integrating the expertise and resources of more than 140 cross-sector partners

Mission: EPEL engages families, organizations, the early childhood workforce, and healthcare providers dedicated to creating a collaborative community-wide system of support for every young child to succeed in school and life.

CONTACT: 

Amber Peters, Executive Director

amberpeters@elginpartnership.org

847-452-2457

www.elginpartnership.org