🧠 Mental Health Support Visit

At Evening Star Childcare Service NFP, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, understood, and emotionally supported. That’s why we partner with Illinois Action for Children to bring mental health consultation directly into our classrooms.

We’re excited to welcome Ms. Lisa Lightning, our Mental Health Consultant, Ms. Lisa provides hands-on guidance and practical strategies that benefit children, families, and staff alike.

Early emotional support helps children:

• 🌱 Understand and express feelings in healthy ways
• 💬 Develop empathy and positive relationships with peers
• 🧩 Reduce challenging behaviors through calm, consistent routines
• 🧠 Build self-control and confidence when managing emotions
• 🏫 Strengthen readiness for school and lifelong learning

Our mental health consultant also provides:

• 🤝 Staff training and coaching on emotional regulation, trauma awareness, and positive behavior guidance
• 🏡 Family support and resources to promote calm, consistent routines at home
• 💬 Collaborative problem-solving when children face social-emotional challenges
• 🌟 A holistic approach that supports each child’s heart and mind, not just their academics

Together with Illinois Action for Children, Evening Star is creating a nurturing foundation for every child’s growth, where strong minds, calm hearts, and caring relationships thrive every day.

By observing and addressing challenges early, we can help children before behaviors become patterns. Early support allows us to:

• Recognize developmental or emotional concerns early
• Provide timely referrals and community resources
• Strengthen children’s coping skills and prevent future struggles

Early help builds lifelong confidence and success. 🌈

Emotional wellness starts with peace.

Our mental health visits help staff and children learn daily mindfulness strategies, gentle redirection, and self-soothing techniques, turning classrooms into calm, joyful spaces where everyone can grow and learn with peace of mind.