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Our partnerships thrive on a shared vision and mutual goals aimed at enhancing community well-being. When organizations unite with a common purpose, we can combine our knowledge and resources to confront significant issues that no single entity could address alone. By aligning our missions and objectives, we create a powerful force that drives sustainable change and amplifies our collective impact.
Chicago Growth Mindset delivers clinical expertise in crisis response and debriefing to BGCC. We offer professional development training for their staff and community, along with in-house mental health services, all rooted in a “heal the healer” approach.
CGM has delivered trauma-informed lens training to the customer service team and leadership. We now introduce year-long unconscious bias training. CGM and Action for Children are dedicated to promoting organizational wellness and employee well-being.
Through our collaborative efforts in Early Childhood, Family Hub, and Caregiver Support Services, Chicago Commons and CGM adopt a holistic and intergenerational approach to effectively and sensitively meet
the diverse needs of their families.
Build Chicago
BUILD, Inc. helps at-risk youth avoid violence and gangs by providing mentorship, support, and opportunities in education, careers, mental health, and enrichment activities. Visit them at www.buildchicago.org
Illinois Action for Children
Illinois Action for Children works to ensure all children have access to high-quality, affordable early care and education by connecting families to resources, advocating for systemic change, and supporting child care providers. Visit them at www.actionforchildren.org
Chicago Commons
Chicago Commons empowers individuals across generations by providing critical services like early childhood education, senior support, and family programs to help individuals, families, and communities overcome poverty. Visit them at www.chicagocommons.org
Build Chicago
CGM implements a comprehensive, multi-tiered framework for school-based services within Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
These services are designed to support students, their caregivers, and the committed staff members who foster their development. Our primary emphasis is on Tier 3 supports for students who encounter significant psychosocial stressors and face substantial mental health challenges.
Working together to uplift the wellness of our entire community! Visit them at www.cps.edu
Illinois Action for Children
CGM has established a long-term partnership with Child Care Resource and Referral Joliet (CCRR). Our support includes a year-long series of tailored workshops for staff at all levels. In addition, we offer comprehensive consulting services focused on infant and early childhood development. Our services include executive and professional coaching for all members of leadership and management teams, including educators within early childhood centers. Visit them at www.childcarehelp.com
Chicago Commons
From Adversity to Achievement, SGA Youth & Family Services empowers children and families in the Chicagoland area through its Cycle of Opportunity. Collaborately, we provide mental health support to families and staff involved in the Home Visiting Early Childhood program. Additionally, we offer professional development workshops for the Midwest Healthy Start (MWHS) program at SGA. Our services aim to enhance maternal and infant mental health, foster healthy family dynamics, and support staff in their roles covering home-based and community-based services. Visit them at www.sga-youth.org
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SOURCE Consulting Group LLC is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing exclusively in the strategic and operational business processes and technology needs of legal and professional services firms worldwide.
For the past six years, CGM has collaborated with this firm to lead its Year-End Team Retreat in Mexico, focusing on professional development that enhances staff adaptive coping skills and improves their competencies. Visit them at www.sourcegroup.com.
Illinois Action for Children
For more than 40 years, Start Early has been a strong advocate for early learning.
They engage directly with children and families, providing support and training to the early childhood workforce, and collaborate with local, state, and federal partners to ensure policies prioritize families’ needs. CGM partners with Start Early to deliver comprehensive early childhood services across 7 of its 13 programs.
We provide the full scope of early childhood mental health consultation. Visit them at www.startearly.org
Chicago Commons
Rush University is the academic arm of Rush University Medical Center, a nonprofit organization based in Illinois that advances education, research, and clinical care. In collaboration with Rush Hospital, CGM Partners with Rush to offer Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) to individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria.
Through this innovative therapeutic approach, we address the challenges of complex PTSD, helping clients to process their traumatic experiences and foster healing. Visit them at www.rushu.rush.edu
Build Chicago
In collaboration with community stakeholders and institutional leaders, the Chicago Jobs Council is transforming our workforce system to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed through meaningful employment. In partnership with CGM, we provide comprehensive professional development training tailored to a diverse workforce field. These sessions not only enhance participants’ professional skills but also incorporate a trauma-informed approach, equipping them with tools to create a supportive, understanding workplace environment. Through this initiative, we aim to empower individuals and foster a thriving community. Visit them at www.cjc.net
Illinois Action for Children
Founded in 1902, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) is one of the city’s most established youth development organizations.
Its mission is to empower all young people—particularly those who need the most support—to achieve their full potential as caring, responsible, and productive citizens. CGM is a proud partner, providing in-house mental health support for youth experiencing severe trauma through its after-school programs. Services include providing professional development training for their staff to enhance skills and strengthen a trauma-informed approach in their interactions with young people. Visit them at www.bgcc.org
Chicago Commons
Children’s Place Association is dedicated to delivering essential services that are frequently absent in under-resourced neighborhoods. Their offerings include early childhood education programs, trauma therapy, support groups, and primary healthcare services to support family well-being. Through this partnership, CGM advances its mission by providing a range of comprehensive mental health support tailored to its Housing department and senior services, ensuring that individuals in these communities receive the holistic care they need. Visit them at www.childrens-place.org
Build Chicago
For over 40 years, New Moms has invested in the power of motherhood.
For moms ages 24 or younger, the comprehensive approach provides Housing, paid Job Training, College Success, and Family Support for young moms and their children. CGM is a proud community partner providing Crisis support for their staff as well as professional development, enhancing their team’s professional competencies and arming them with a trauma-informed lens.
Visit them at www.newmoms.org
Illinois Action for Children
Northwestern University Settlement House makes a positive impact on the lives of nearly 20,000 individuals in Chicago each year.
Their inspiring programs are dedicated to uplifting and empowering people while addressing the root causes of generational poverty in our neighborhoods. Chicago Growth Mindset collaborates with them to enhance their staff’s professional development and has introduced the “Heal the Healer” series, which focuses on nurturing the well-being of their clinical teams.
Additionally, they provide professional development training for teaching teams, enhancing their overall competencies and classroom impact.
Visit them at www.northwesternsettlement.org
Chicago Commons
At CGM, we pride ourselves on a diverse network of partners that fosters growth and innovation across industries. Our collaborations, both national and international, create an environment of trust and shared commitment, amplifying our collective impact. Discover how our partnerships can help you succeed in a dynamic world.