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Homes in Oak Park, River Forest get head start on holidays for house walk
Chicago Tribune, November 22, 2024
Holiday Housewalk and Market returns for 26th year on Dec. 6 and 7
Wednesday Journal, November 14, 2024
Infant Welfare Society taps experienced nonprofit pro as new leader
Chicago Tribune, September 10, 2024
D97’s hosts Migrant Resource Night to help families build connections
Wednesday Journal, January 25, 2024
Infant Welfare Society connects children with books
Wednesday Journal, January 8, 2024
The OPRF Infant Welfare Society expands resources to ‘care for the whole child’
Wednesday Journal, November 23, 2021
Celebrating 100 Years of Healthy Kids
Wednesday Journal, September 14, 2016
Infant Welfare Society welcomes new executive director
Wednesday Journal, September 20, 2024
Beyond Health Care: OPRF IWS Provides Lifesaving Support for Families
Wednesday Journal, November 14, 2024
Happenings at 28 Madison
OPRF IWS presenting to the Board of the Economy Shop
April 10, 2024
Children’s Clinic staff taking in the Solar Eclipse
April 8, 2024
State Rep Camille Lilly visits the Clinic
April 2024
Patients make thank you notes for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
April 2024
Fifty children had a blast at the annual IWS Children’s Clinic Patient Holiday Party.
December 14, 2024
Annual Holiday Gift Program sponsors 85 families/185 patients.
December 2024
For the Media: Fact Sheets
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For more than 100 years, OPRF Infant Welfare Society has been removing barriers for underserved children who live within a few miles, or even a few blocks from us. We believe that all children should have access to the fundamental care necessary to build a solid foundation for a successful life. OPRF IWS provides medical, dental, and behavioral services through programs at the Clinic or throughout the community. The work of the OPRF IWS is continued through the generosity of support of the community, volunteers and donors.
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From a full service clinic that provides medical, dental, and behavioral services, to community programs and outreach, the OPRF Infant Welfare Society offers opportunities and support for children to support their well-being. From The Giving Library to a portable dentistry program and nutrition and oral health presentations, all programs and services focus on unlocking the potential of every child.
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OPRF Infant Welfare Society is supported by community members who are committed to making a difference for children in need. Working together to support the overall management, members provide their time, talent, and treasure to help meet the health needs for children in the community. For more information on membership, email Christine Mitchell. flynnfiona09@gmail.com
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There are many ways to support the work of OPRF Infant Welfare Society! Become an active volunteer to help with programs, services, or events, or make a donation to support our important work. We welcome corporate and community sponsors as well as people who participate in our events from lectures, programs, to our signature Holiday Housewalk.
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Please reach out to Rowena Abrahams at rabrahams@oprfiws.org with any media questions.
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The OPRF Infant Welfare Society expands resources to ‘care for the whole child’
Wednesday Journal, November 23, 2021 -
A new home for IWS Children's Clinic
Wednesday Journal / March 2018
This is more than a building': OPRF IWS purchases Madison Street property
Chicago Tribune / February 2018
OPRF Infant Welfare Society Holiday Housewalk & Market
Chicago Tribune / December 2018
Ring in the Holiday with Fun, Festivities and Friends
Wednesday Journal / November 2018
Christmas Collector Extraordinaire
Wednesday Journal / November 2018
Holiday Housewalk
Chicago Parent / November 2018
IWS celebrates with the Economy Shop as they Mark A Century of Super Deals
Wednesday Journal / September 2018
Triton College & West 40 Resource Fair
Chicago Tribune / August 2018
Kindergarten Readiness
Wednesday Journal / July 2018
Austin Answer Book
Austin Answer Book / July 2018
Oak Park Answer Book
Oak Park Answer Book / June 2018
IWS receives grant from Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation / May 2018 -
Renovations make dentist visits friendlier for kids
Wednesday Journal / December 2017
These (snow) boots were made for walking
Wednesday Journal / December 2017
OPRF Infant Welfare Society to host holiday housewalk
Oak Leaves / November 2017
Infant Welfare Society renovates
Wednesday Journal / August 2017
Tee It Up For Kids raises $40,000
Oak Leaves / June 2017 -
Start the Holiday with a Housewalk
Wednesday Journal / December 2016
Holiday housewalk and market support children's health
Chicago Tribune/ December 2016
Heart of the Home: Holiday Housewalk offers peek inside 'magnificent homes'
Chicago Tribune/ November 2016
Deck the halls with boughs of holiday
Wednesday Journal / November 2016
A guide to holiday fun from Nutcrackers to sing-alongs
Chicago Tribune/ November 2016
Holiday Housewalk & Market
West Suburban Living Magazine / November 2016
Celebrating 100 Years of Healthy Kids
Wednesday Journal / September 2016
Oak Park Answer Book
Wednesday Journal / August 2016
Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society celebrating 100 years
Chicago Tribune / July 2016
Peggy LaFleur of the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society
Chicago Tribune / June 2016
U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Speaks at OPRF Infant Welfare Lunch
Chicago Tribune / April 2016
Things to Feel Good About
Wednesday Journal / March 2016
U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Visits IWS
Wednesday Journal / March 2016 -
Deck The Halls …And The Rest Of The House, Too
West Suburban Living / December 2015
Holiday Housewalk, Market Support Infant Welfare Society
Chicago Tribune / November 2015
Holiday Housewalk & Market 2015
Wednesday Journal / November 2015
Festive fun: A guide to this year's holiday entertainment
Chicago Tribune / November 2015
Season of giving - Editorial
Wednesday Journal / November 2015
Holiday Housewalk & Market 2015
oakpark.com / November 2015
Celebrating a Century! 100 Ways IWS Makes the Holiday Season Festive
Wednesday Journal / November 2015
Holiday Housewalk, Market Support Infant Welfare Society
Chicago Tribune / November 2015
Our Safety Net is Fraying
Wednesday Journal / November 2015
Season of Giving: Community Giving Guide
Wednesday Journal / October 2015
Society Does "Lil Sumpin' for the Kids"
Oak Leaves - Chicago Tribune / August 2015
Infant Welfare Clinic seeks grant to meet increased needs
Chicago Tribune / June 2015
Letter: Help us win the Wisdom Tooth Award
Oakpark.com / June 2015
Letter: Help out Infant Welfare Society with a click
Oak Leaves - Chicago Tribune / June 2015
Infant Welfare Society - IWS Children’s Clinic Joins OPRF Chamber
Oak Park River Forest Chamber / March 2015
Acting for a Cause Donates $1,600 to IWS Children's Clinic
Blissfully Holistic / February 2015
Holiday Housewalk Returns to Its Roots
Oak Leaves / January 2015