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11/13/2025

Our new sign is up and looks great! A reminder that our entrance is in the back of the building at 144 North Court in Dixon. 😉 Thank you to OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center for installing the sign!

11/13/2025

Have a child with learning or executive functioning challenges? Check out these free webinars on providing support at home!

https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal10a.aspx?aa=&aid=SLDSP&as=111&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&cc=&ek=&ms=&nav=&pn=&ref=&rf=&sid1=&sid2=&tz=&wp=461

11/12/2025

The aurora is created when the energy of the sun meets the atmosphere — sometimes storms create the most beautiful skies.
Our children’s emotions can be like that, too — intense, colorful, and full of potential when met with understanding and care.

If you didn’t catch the northern lights last night, there’s another chance this evening! Look north and try viewing through a camera lens as they capture colors and details our eyes can’t see.

11/11/2025

When adults take care of their own mental health, they’re not being selfish — they’re strengthening the foundation their children grow up on. 🌱

OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center, one of our partnering agencies, is offering SilverCloud, a free, confidential, online mental health platform to adults in the Sauk Valley region. Through the program, individuals can access modules that include mindfulness exercises, journaling prompts, mood tracking, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

• Free and confidential
• No referral or insurance required
• Available to individuals 18+ in the
OSF healthcare service area
• Accessible anytime, anywhere

Visit

We design programs to fit into your life. Based on years of clinical research, our methods are proven to help you feel better. Read more

11/10/2025

Did you know the saguaros in Saguaro National Park grow to completely different heights depending on which side of the park they’re in? Same species, same desert—different conditions.

It’s such a beautiful reminder that people grow differently too. The environments we’re in, the support we get, and the challenges we face all shape how we develop. Growth isn’t a race or a comparison. It’s simply each of us doing the best we can with the environment we have.






(Image from More Than Just Parks)

11/04/2025

Another upcoming webinar!

Emotional Regulation: Helping Children Navigate Big Feelings

November 6, 2025
11:00 a.m. CST

Join us for a caring and informative session designed to help parents understand and support their little ones through big emotions. Learn simple, effective strategies to build your child’s emotional toolkit and foster calm, confidence, and resilience.

11/03/2025

We are offering a young adult group this fall for ages 18-22 years old to meet with their peers to connect and learn together. Please see the attached flyer for more information and how to register.

10/30/2025

Have a child planning to transition to college? Check out the following webinar that will cover:

👉 Navigating the shift to college life
👉 Identifying key mental health and academic supports
👉 Understanding executive functioning challenges
👉 Building strategies for stress management, routines, and self-care

Preparing for College Success: Mental Health, Independence & Executive Function Skills

Monday, November 3, 2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST

🎉Free🎉

https://childmind.org/event/preparing-for-college-success/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=clinical&utm_campaign=college-success-2025-10-23&utm_content=register-button-1g to ar

Join us for upcoming talks, workshops, conversations and fundraisers, virtual and in-person.

10/28/2025

Halloween is almost here! And as fun as it can be, it may also be stressful for your child. Check out some tips on how to help your child navigate the holiday.

For many children, Halloween is a sanctioned opportunity to hit the town and get some major developmental work done, exhibiting mastery over their environment, testing out confident interpersonal interactions, and building a social network. But for plenty of other kids, those same opportunities loom as huge challenges.

Parents want the best for their children, and for their children to be seen as capable and engaged in the eyes of their peers. But it is the comfort and joy of kids that should come first. If this isn’t the year for your child to break out of her shell or for him to be able to handle extended activities with peers, there is always next year.

Here are some tips for parents whose children aren’t the happiest trick-or-treaters:
https://childmind.org/article/navigating-halloween-fears-and-dilemmas/

10/27/2025

10/24/2025

🌟 Job Seeker Spotlight: Meet Kathryn!
As part of our continued celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight Kathryn, a driven and community-focused job seeker working with Kreider Services to find meaningful employment.
Kathryn holds an associate's degree in liberal arts and is actively seeking office work. She’s currently gaining hands-on experience in clerical duties through situational assessments, sharpening her skills and preparing for the right opportunity.
Her commitment to service is evident in her volunteer work with the Dixon Food Pantry, United Way Summer Eats Program, and United Way Day of Caring. Kathryn is a go-getter who brings positivity and strong team morale to every group she’s part of.
Let’s help Kathryn find the perfect employment match where her talents and teamwork can shine!
💼 Know of an opportunity? Reach out to Kreider Services and help us connect Kathryn with a workplace that values her dedication and heart.

10/22/2025

🌟 Meet Our Employment Specialists! 🌟
We’re proud to spotlight Jenny, Kerri, Pablo, and Wendy who are making a real impact in our community every day.
These passionate professionals are the heart of our mission, helping job seekers thrive and building strong partnerships with local businesses.
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🚨 We’re Hiring!
Do you want to make a difference like Jenny, Kerri, Pablo and Wendy? We’re looking for passionate Employment Specialists to join our team!
✅ Supportive work culture
✅ Opportunities for growth
✅ Meaningful impact
📌 Apply today: Kreider Services Employment Specialist
https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6082453.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US
📧 Questions? Contact Brandy or Amanda at munteanb@kreiderservices.org or carrolla@kreiderservices.org