By Rockford Sun |
Apr 16, 2024
Mayor Tom McNamara spearheaded the opening of the Community Healing Center at the Boys and Girls Club - Stenstrom Unit. "Children can receive wrap-around navigation services in one location," said Mayor McNamara. The initiative is a collaboration with various community partners to deploy prevention and intervention strategies. The goal is to provide a safe space for kids to access a variety of services.The Center aims to remove barriers to accessing services for children who have experienced trauma from violence. "Center staff and community partners provide therapeutic...