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Preschool For All grant covering Pre-K screenings at RLCF Children’s Center

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Parents of three- and four-year-old children can take advantage of free pre-kindergarten screenings through the “Preschool For All” grant at the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center (RLCFCC).The free screenings are sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education grant during the month of... Read More.

Kiwanis Club Learns about Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Carla Donoho of the Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) on Thursday. BCHFS open 100 years ago as an orphanage in Carmi. They took care of children who may have lost their parents to World War... Read More.

Governor’s Children’s Cabinet adopts new initiatives

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

During a meeting today at Rush University Medical Center, the Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Youth selected new priority initiatives for the upcoming year. Over the past few months, agency representatives have collaborated to craft thoughtful proposals on issues affecting youth in Illinois.The Cabinet... Read More.

RLC Foundation Children’s Center reaccredited

Friday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Toward the end of last year, staff at the Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center (RLCFCC) received official notification of their reaccreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This accreditation process included assessment in three areas - child progress,... Read More.

RLC Foundation Children’s Center receives five-year NAEYC Accreditation

Wednesday, October 4 by Jc Tinsley

Children enrolled at the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center (RLCFCC) will continue to learn and play for the next five years on the Ina campus, thanks to consistently high standards met by their teachers and staff.Last week, the RLCFCC received official word from... Read More.

Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services 18th Annual Fall Festival September 16

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) will host it’s 18th Annual Fall Festival Saturday, September 16 on the grounds of the agency’s Carmi, IL campus from 10:00 - 2:00. The campus is located at 949 County Rd 1300 N, Carmi, IL 62821. The event... Read More.

Inflatables, Big Truck Day highlight RLCF Children’s Center area at Warrior Fest

Thursday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Spend the afternoon playing, learning, and exploring Rend Lake College’s campus with the whole family in the children’s area of Warrior Fest and Preview Day. The activities, hosted by the RLC Foundation Children’s Center (RLCFCC), will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.... Read More.

Pre-K Graduation sends off one dozen RLCF Children’s Center students

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center (RLCFCC) graduated 12 students from the Pre-K class last Friday in the RLC Theatre. In addition to receiving their diplomas, the dozen students also sang the alphabet song and watched a slideshow from their last year at... Read More.

Second Children’s Health Fair brings 640 children to RLC

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Over 600 local grade school children flocked to the Rend Lake College Children's Health Fair last Friday to learn about their bodies and staying healthy. A total of 640 students participated in activities in RLC's James "Hummer" Waugh Gymnasium throughout the day, including the... Read More.

United Methodist Children’s Home Undergoes Rebranding and Name Change to SPERO FAMILY SERVICES

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) formally announced its new name today at the ‘Breakfast with a View’ event. The agency will now be known as SPERO FAMILY SERVICES.For over one hundred years this agency has operated children’s homes. However, in recent years, the... Read More.