Child Behavioral Intervention Program in Chicago

Transforming Lives Through Early Intervention

Our 8-week behavioral intervention program is designed to support parents and caregivers of children ages 18 months through 6 years experiencing behavioral challenges. Our evidence-based approach addresses early signs of behavior issues before they escalate, providing families with the tools and strategies to foster positive behavioral change and support healthy development.

While your child develops crucial social, emotional, and behavioral skills in a preschool-style classroom, you participate in education sessions to learn effective strategies for managing behaviors and supporting your child's emotional growth.

This dual-intervention approach delivers immediate improvements and cultivates a harmonious home environment, laying the groundwork for sustained positive change and a stronger, healthier family dynamic.

All families must complete an intake meeting before getting started in the behavioral intervention program.

Our Behavioral Intervention Program Empowers Families for Lasting Change

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    Parent Education

    We teach you practical strategies for managing your child’s behavior and supporting their emotional development with realistic, age-appropriate expectations.

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    Child Development

    We provide your child with personalized support within a classroom setting, helping them develop essential emotional regulation and social skills for everyday success and long-term growth.

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    Community Engagement

    We help your child build resilience, enhancing community engagement and reducing the need for intensive behavioral services in the future.

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Our behavioral intervention program requires a dedicated commitment from families. You and your child will spend 2.5 hours on-site each week for a span of 8 weeks, with additional “homework” assignments for you between sessions.

Parent Education

Our weekly parent education sessions offer personalized strategies and robust support to address your family's unique needs. We help you integrate our techniques at home, ensuring your child's continued growth and development.

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  • We develop a customized home integration plan for you to incorporate our proven techniques and practical strategies into your daily routine.

  • You'll participate in a weekly group discussion, each one lasting 2.5 hours. Led by a doctorate-level clinical psychologist and parenting expert, you’ll gain valuable insights and strategies for effective parenting.

  • You'll attend private meetings with your child’s teacher and a clinical psychologist to discuss your child’s progress in our classroom. You’ll receive personalized recommendations and referrals to support your family’s needs.

  • We'll have you engage with our peer support network for mutual encouragement and shared learning opportunities among parents facing similar experiences.

  • You'll receive a comprehensive program binder that contains all relevant readings, group notes, and resources to reinforce your learning and assist with ongoing practice at home.

Child Development

Our weekly classroom interventions provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child. These sessions focus on fostering positive behaviors and building essential social skills through structured routines and interactive learning.

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  • We develop a personalized goal plan for your child’s time in our classroom, tailored to address their specific needs and developmental targets.

  • We track your child’s improvement via a weekly classroom progress checklist, ensuring that their goals are met and adjusted for success.

  • We conduct developmental screenings with your child to identify and address developmental milestones and concerns.

After your family completes the behavioral intervention program, you can enroll your child in our TC Friends program to continue the classroom experience.

Program Schedule

Our eight-week program includes concurrent behavioral training for parents and classroom interventions for children.

Enroll for one of the following morning or afternoon sessions:

  • Tuesdays from 9:30 am to noon

  • Wednesdays from 9:30 am to noon

  • Wednesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm

  • Saturdays from 9:30 am to noon

Program Pricing

As a nonprofit, we strive to make our evidence-based behavioral intervention program accessible to all families, regardless of financial resources.

Our scholarship fund offers services on a sliding fee scale, excluding preschool and summer camp programs.

We're dedicated to affordability and accessibility—contact intake coordinator Jo Anne Loper to learn how we can support your family.

 Behavioral Intervention Program FAQs

  • Your child must be between 18 months and 6 years old.

  • No, we will not diagnose or label your child. However, we conduct thorough screenings to understand the underlying causes of their challenging behaviors. Throughout the program, our staff offers clinical insights and makes appropriate referrals as needed.

  • We're an independent nonprofit organization committed to strict confidentiality. We don't disclose any information about you or your child without explicit written consent. We only share information with authorized organizations or providers you designate.

  • If your child is 18 months through 6 years old and shows signs of behavioral challenges (no formal diagnosis is required), please schedule an intake meeting with us. We will carefully review your information and contact you as soon as possible. During this confidential consultation, we will assess if our program suits your current situation and recommend the next steps.