Champaign County Home Visiting Consortium and United Way of Champaign County Host Developmental Screening and Resource Fair for Young Children

Urbana, IL – On April 4, 2023, chambanamoms.com, along with Champaign County Home Visiting Consortium and United Way of Champaign County, will be hosting a Developmental Screening and Resource Fair at Soccer Planet in Urbana, IL. The event is free and will take place from 9am-11am and from 3pm-5pm and is open to children ages five and younger, along with their parents and/or caregivers.

The fair will feature free developmental screenings for children ages birth-5, provided by trained professionals. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local organizations that support families and children. In addition, children will be able to play on Soccer Planet’s indoor field, while parents and caregivers gather valuable resources and information.

“We’re excited to partner with Champaign County Home Visiting Consortium and the United Way for this event and provide an opportunity for families to receive developmental screenings for their young children,” said Laura Bleill, CEO of chambanamoms.com. “We know that early detection and intervention can make a big difference in children’s lives, and we want to make sure that families have access to the resources they need.”

The event is sponsored by OSF HealthCare, and Kona Ice will be selling treats during the afternoon session.
Admission to the Developmental Screening and Resource Fair is free, and no registration is required. Attendees wishing to have their child screened are encouraged to sign up for a slot in advance, but it is not required.