Carole Robertson Center

We’re proud to share that Contessa Houston, a parent leader and board member, and Bela Moté, our President & CEO were featured in a recent CBS Chicago story highlighting what the Center and Head Start mean for children and families in our community.

Read more: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Celebrate Head Start days all October long! Join us throughout October for Head Start Days — a month-long celebration of children, families, and educators in honor of Head Start’s 60th anniversary!

Learn more and register today: www.ilheadstart.org/2025_head_st...

Did you know that the four figures in our logo represent the legacies of Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, and Denise McNair?

Our logo reminds us to honor our history through a legacy of love. As we continue to celebrate Legacy Week, learn more about the story behind our logo!

Our Pack-to-School Challenge is coming to a close. Make a gift by this Friday, August 29 to double your impact! Gifts will be matched by a generous anonymous donor. 🌟

Make an impact today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...

We are so proud to celebrate our Pre-K graduates and thrilled to provide them with backpacks full of school supplies!🎒

Empower families by supporting our Pack-to-School Challenge. Donate before August 29 to DOUBLE your gift, thanks to a generous donor: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...

Thank you to State Senator Ram Villivalam’s office for their partnership in our backpack distribution event! These backpacks are helping children start the school year strong.

Thanks to a generous donor, all monetary donations will be matched up to $3,000.

Donate today: lnkd.in/gUpcM9yD

We're less than one month away from wrapping up our Pack-to-School Challenge! There's still time to make an impact whether through providing a generous donation or spreading the word. Help fill 500 backpacks with everything our community’s kids need to start the school year strong. 🎒📚

Did you know? 💡

Our programs equip youth with both interpersonal and technical skills for a range of college and career opportunities while helping them develop healthy coping strategies for exploring their future paths.

Learn about programs and supports:
www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/programs/

The Pack-to-School Challenge is in full swing! 🎒

Thank you to all the incredible volunteers and donors who have already helped empower our local communities. Thanks to your support, we’ve packed 189 backpacks for Chicago kids!

Get involved today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...

We're proud to celebrate Eden Morales, Center alumna and this year's winner of the 2025 Carole Robertson Memorial Scholarship. We’re so excited to shine a light on Eden's accomplishments as she seeks to uplift youth by pursuing early childhood education. Congratulations, Eden!🌟

Thank you to the Elvin Explores family for inspiring students and featuring us in your new coloring book alongside other North Lawndale organizations.

Community pride means everything, and we’re proud to be a part of this amazing work! 💙📚

Our annual pack-to-school supply drive, aims to provide more than 500 students in our programs with high-quality essentials to start the school year strong: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/pack-to-scho...

Keep using your voice to support @actnowil.bsky.social's Out of School Time (OST) for All Campaign! Ensure afterschool and summer programs can continue to provide safe learning spaces where children can grow. Take action today by visiting our Linktree to learn more. #OSTforAll #AfterschoolWorks

Happy Juneteenth! In honor of this important day, the Center is closed.

YouTube video by Carole Robertson Center for Learning Official Tiny Mic Big Voices I Angel Morales

Happy Father's Day! We extend heartfelt wishes to all the incredible strong role models in our community. Today, we recognize individuals like Angel Morales, our Senior Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance Manager.

Watch the full story: youtube.com/shorts/1ehFZ...

We did it! Thank you to everyone who supported our Ungala! Because of your immense generosity, we surpassed our $100,000 stretch goal!

Thanks to your support, we can continue uplifting the communities we serve.🧡

It's Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at the Center!

All week long, we’ve celebrated with fun activities for our incredible staff! We are deeply grateful for the meaningful work our staff does every day in support of our communities. 💙

Inside Chicago homes, Head Start for the tiniest learners at risk as Trump’s budget takes shape The federal preschool program also supports infants up to age 3 in home-based child care centers. Funding levels are still in flux under the Trump administration’s proposed year one budget.

While @headstart.bsky.social funding for Federal Year 2025 is likely to remain steady, there’s still work to do. Thank you to Sonja Crum Knight and Julissa Cruz for representing the Center in the @chicago.suntimes.com.

Read more: chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/06...

Our PreK graduates and their families gathered in Douglass Park to celebrate a joyful milestone. We are incredibly proud of all little learners at the Center and feel honored to be part of their learning and development. Congratulations to our PreK graduates!

We’re only 2 days away from closing out our UnGala!

There’s still time to bid on prizes, buy a raffle ticket or donate to ensure that Chicago’s children and youth have access to life-changing learning experiences year-round. 💙

Help us reach our goal. Visit our linktree today!

Come see us at the 2025 Marshall Square Community Summit on Saturday, June 7th. We will be tabling while we come together to share time and resources with our community. @latinospro.bsky.social

🔗 To learn more, visit this link: sites.google.com/latinospro.o...

🎤 Introducing Angel Morales, our Senior Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance Manager! For the past 24 years, Angel has brought his passion for education and community to the Center. Stay tuned as we share more on his connection to the Center.

Our Silent Auction is LIVE! 💙Support the Center and discover incredible experiences from local businesses by giving today. Every bid brings us one step closer to achieving our mission. Visit our Linktree today!

Support @actnowil.bsky.social's OST for All Campaign to help ensure continued investment in afterschool programs. The FY26 state budget will be finalized within the next several days. Help protect spaces where every child can access an enriching environment. Visit our Linktree today!

No matter how you participate in this year’s UnGala—whether you make a gift, bid on one of our exciting Silent Auction prizes, or buy a raffle ticket —you’re helping build great childhoods and thriving careers.

Empower Chicago communities today: www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/ungala-2025/

The Carole Robertson Center for Learning has been a proud Head Start grantee for 40 years. Join us in celebrating Head Start's 60th birthday and empower millions of children into their adulthood by taking action today: www.bing.com/search?qs=HS...

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Thank you to all our incredible teachers who dedicate their time to educate, enrich, and empower local communities every day. 💙

Help protect nearly 1.4 million youth by taking 2 minutes to support their right to accessible, high-quality afterschool and summer programming. @afterschool4all.bsky.social @headstart.bsky.social

🔗 Visit our Linktree to ensure your voice and vote are heard!

Carole Robertson Center for Learning MISSION STATEMENTTo educate, enrich and empower children and families. WHAT WE DOThe Carole Robertson Center for Learning is a leader in building brains and championing families. With an approach...

We're excited to be one of 29 nonprofits featured in the @crainschicago.bsky.social 2025 Giving Guide. 📰

See how you can support the Center and learn more about our programs today: www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-conte...

April is month of the young child! We are excited to celebrate and share highlights of the amazing creativity and growth of our incredible students. Thank you to our dedicated teachers and parents who uplift and empower our young leaders each and every day. ❤️