By: Katie Gira I remember the sun. Say Something Week stops me in my tracks because I remember exactly where I was the morning of December 14, 2012. My one and only child, James, was in preschool. It was a sunny morning in the sleepy …
The Heart of Belonging: Why Social Workers Matter at iCan Dream Center
At iCan Dream Center, we often talk about belonging — not as a buzzword, but as a lived experience. It’s the feeling a student gets when they walk through our doors and know, without question, “I am safe here. I matter here. I belong here.” Behind …
Girls, Women and ADHD: Behind the Mask
For many girls and women, ADHD does not look the way people expect it to. It is not always loud or disruptive. Often, it is quiet, hidden, and carefully managed. While ADHD in boys is frequently recognized early through hyperactivity or impulsive behavior, girls are …
So You Like Them. Now What?
Let’s just say it. You like them. You replay their texts.You check their story.You overthink the timing of your reply.You wonder if you’re being obvious. And instead of saying something clear…you do the safe thing. You react to their story.You keep it vague.You stay in …
Celebrating Growth Through the Illinois Youth Investment Program
Through the Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP), our students at iCan Dream Center had the opportunity to participate in a powerful, grant-funded workforce development experience made possible through our partnership with Metropolitan Family Services. Being selected as an MFS partner allowed our students to step …