Indian Prairie CARES
Indian Prairie School District 204, with support from Edward-Elmhurst Health, is launching Indian Prairie CARES (Community Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement and Supports). The program will offer the following services at no cost:
Counseling Services
IPSD CARES provides no cost counseling services to district families. Click below to submit your information and learn about the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can receive counseling services?
A: During the pilot phase, counseling is limited to families at Longwood Elementary School, Georgetown Elementary School, Fischer Middle School and Granger Middle School. If a sibling is attending an adjacent school, they can also utilize this benefit.
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Will there be a fee for counseling sessions?
A: No, this service is provided completely free of charge. Funds for the program have been made available through the generous financial support of the Edward-Elmhurst Community Investment Fund.
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Will anyone be collecting my insurance information?
A: No, payment for treatment services are provided through the Edward-Elmhurst Community Investment Fund and will not require insurance information.
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Who will be providing counseling?
A: Each school will have an independent counseling professional/organization assigned that will handle scheduling, treatment, and documentation. These professionals are not affiliated or employed by District 204.
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Is the information I share confidential?
A: Treatment providers are independent and practice under their state licensure. They abide by patient confidentiality rules and will not share information with the school unless an emergent situation requires appropriate intervention.
Parent/Guardian Support
The Indian Prairie CARES initiative will provide free Parent Events.
January 19, 2023
January 26, 2023
February 2, 2023
February 9, 2023
February 16, 2023
(Sessions will not be recorded to allow for confidentiality)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can any family from the community attend or is this limited in any way?
A: The Parent Events are open to all families at the district at no cost.
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Is there an age limit for the childcare?
A: Yes, child care will only be available for school aged children