End of the Year Appeal Ensure Every D41 child has the help they need!
How can a child struggling mentally hope to do well at school (or at home)?
Please give now to make sure every D41 child has the help they need!
I’m sure you’ll agree, every child deserves the chance to thrive. Mentally as well as academically. (They’re connected. Body and mind. Heart and soul.)
I’m seeing firsthand how mental health support in D41 can transform the lives of our youngest neighbors — and strengthen entire families.
Let me share with you what one parent said to me.
“I noticed my daughter was struggling and acting out, so decided to reach out to the Parent Coaching available through the district. I was hoping to learn resources for how to help her. It has been absolutely amazing. Using the strategies from the coach, we have been able to implement many successful methods and she has been flourishing.” 💗
Unfortunately, the grant that has powered this program is running out.
Will you please give now to make sure these essential mental health services remain available to District 41 families? Your kind and visionary support is crucial for our kids.
The Mental Health Resource Program supports D41 families in many important ways, including . . .
💗 Parent coaching and guidance sessions (in both English and Spanish)
💗 Professional assistance in finding the right mental health practitioners
💗 The ability to ‘skip the line’ in accessing support
💗 Support in navigating insurance and accessing timely care
The impact has been remarkable. In just the first half of 2024, this program facilitated over 875 treatment searches, provided care navigation for 86 families, and provided 2,528 engagements with parental coaching for 75 families.
Our community is strong when our families are strong.
Your generosity today means we can continue to be there to meet the needs of the 3,500 children and their families in District 41. Your compassion will also help sustain our other D41 Kids Foundation programs, including:
💗 Providing winter wear and school materials to hundreds of students
💗 Giving “free” books through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
💗 Supporting D41 families facing temporary financial challenges
💗 Offering inclusive summer theater opportunities for D41 kids
Will you join us in supporting the wellbeing of ALL our children?
For D41 kids and their families,
Dr. Lynn Bruno
D41 Kids Foundation Founder and Executive Director
P.S. Can you imagine trying to learn when you’re struggling with mental health and it’s hard to think straight? Please give now to be there for a D41 child!