Family Outreach/Recursos para Familias
Welcome to the District 215 Family Outreach Page!
District 215 is committed to providing students and their families with the tools they need to succeed. This page highlights services and resources available to District 215 families as well as different ways to get involved. Below you will find a variety of online and in person supports.
Click here for Instructions to change language on District website/Instrucciones para cambiar el lenguaje del sitio web del distrito 215 a español u otro lenguaje
Instructions to change language on District website/Instrucciones para cambiar el lenguaje del sitio web del distrito 215 a español u otro lenguaje
Step 1. Scroll to the bottom of the web page where the following choice will be visible: Select Language
Step 2. Use the drop-down arrow to choose preferred language.
The website will then immediately change to selected language.
Instrucciones en español
Paso 1. Desplace hasta el fondo de la página web donde aparece la siguiente opción: Select Language
Paso 2. Use la flecha para seleccionar “Spanish” como su lenguaje preferido
Inmediatamente después vera el cambio a español u lenguaje preferido en el sitio.
WAYS TO STAY INVOLVED IN DISTRICT 215
Engaged parents help create thriving students.
When families and schools work together, students are more likely to succeed academically, build confidence, and develop the skills needed for lifelong success. We invite all District 215 families to stay connected and involved in their child's educational journey. District-wide parent/guardian events are open to all District 215 families and aim to increase parent engagement and foster community within the District.
Please check your email/social media platforms for upcoming events. For more information please contact Martha Suarez, Family Outreach Specialist and Spanish Language Interpreter msuarez@tfd215.org 708 585 2337
Parent Advisory Committees:
Parent Advisory Committees are led by designated Parent Liaisons. Parent Liaisons are staff members that plan events for their designated campus and assist families by connecting them to school resources. Meetings are typically once a month and are on a variety of topics.
TF South Parent Advisory Committee
TFS Parent Liaison: Darvel Ahmad Stinson Email: dstinson@tfd215.org
TFS Parent Liaison: Teresa Stegall-Henri Email: TStegall-Henri@tfd215.org
TF North Parent Advisory Committee
TFN Parent Liaison: Socorro Evans Email: sevans@tfd215.org
TFN Parent Liaison: Tonya Reed Email: treed@tfd215.org
Transition Support for Parents of students with disabilities:
District Wide Transition Specialist
Ms. Samantha Rosell Email: srosell@tfd215.org
Parent Athletic Booster Club Meetings:
Athletic Booster Clubs are parent run clubs that promote and support the athletic teams by raising funds and programming events. More info here:
Athletic Boosters - Athletics/Activities - Thornton Fractional South (tfd215.org)
Booster Club - Parents - Thornton Fractional North (tfd215.org)
District- Wide Family Events:
Engaged parents help create thriving students.
When families and schools work together, students are more likely to succeed academically, build confidence, and develop the skills needed for lifelong success. We invite all District 215 families to stay connected and involved in their child's educational journey. District-wide parent/guardian events are open to all District 215 families and aim to increase parent engagement and foster community within the District.
Please check your email/social media platforms for upcoming events. For more information please contact Martha Suarez, Family Outreach Specialist and Spanish Language Interpreter msuarez@tfd215.org 708 585 2337
Don't know who to contact? Check out the Who to Call Chart
¿No sabe a quien contactar? Consulte la siguiente página Gráfico de Quién Contactar
FAMILY OUTREACH EVENTS:
RESOURCES
Commitment to Equity: Commitment to Equity - About Us - Thornton Fractional High School District #215 (tfd215.org)
Community resources
- Recursos para Familias en Español (Resources for Families in Spanish)
Documentos importantes del Distrito en Español (Important District Documents in Spanish)
Guía de Covid-19 para Estudiantes y Familias 2021-22 (District Covid Guide)
Formulario para físico (Physical Form)
Manual Estudiantil (Student Handbook)
Plan de Aprendizaje en Línea (E-learning Plan)
Guía de Currículo 2022-2023 (Cursos para Estudiantes) (Curriculum Guide)
Catálogo de Cursos de Carreras 2022-23 (CTE Course Catalog)
- Resources for Undocumented Students and Families
Applying to college
Scholarships that don't require proof of citizenship
IACAC's College admissions policies for undocumented students
ISAC resources for non U.S. citizens
Servicio de Interpretación al Español del Distrito 215/ District 215 Spanish Interpretation Service
For District 215 Faculty/Staff: Please access Forms section of the District 215 website to view the Faculty and Staff Translation/Interpretation form. It is under the folder labeled Spanish Translation Requests. For questions please email msuarez@tfd215.org or call (708) 585-2337.
For District 215 Parents & Guardians: In-person and virtual interpretation is available for all campuses during the school day. Please call or email Martha Suarez at msuarez@tfd215.org; (708) 585-2337.
Para los padres de familia y tutores del Distrito 215: La interpretación en persona y virtual está disponible para todos los campus durante el día escolar. Por favor, pongase en contacto con Martha Suarez al siguiente correo electronico: msuarez@tfd215.org (708) 585-2337.
Community Counseling Resources
Anxiety & Stress Center
Anxiety & Stress Center
18161 Morris Ave. #101
Homewood, IL 60430
708-868-7512
Individual and family counseling services for stress management, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Medicaid, Medicare, PPO and sliding scale based on income.
Aunt Martha's
Aunt Martha's
3528 E. 118th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
773-646-3960
Family planning and provides intake/assessment and counseling services. Medicaid, Medicare, PPO and sliding scale based on income.
Bloom Township Youth & Family Services
Bloom Township Youth & Family Services
425 South Halsted St.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
708-154-9400
Offers short-term counseling services for self-esteem, restlessness, anger, sibling rivalry, and bullying.
Catholic Charities - Hollbrook Center
Catholic Charities - Hollbrook Center
16100 Seton Dr
South Holland, IL 60473
312-655-7725
Provides therapy for all ages, couples, and those in relationships.
Confidential Care
Confidential Care
702 45th Street
Munster, IN 46321
219-934-6410
Confidential Care is an integrated group practice with psychiatrists, counselors, and social workers.
Decision Point Counseling and Career Center
Decision Point Counseling and Career Center
16284 Prince Drive
South Holland, IL 60473
312-218-8483
Offers a full range of counseling services. In addition offers workshops for test anxiety, test strategies, and interest inventories.
Family Counseling Institute
Family Counseling Institute
900 E. 162nd St. Suite 211
South Holland, IL 60473
708-225-1237
Full range of individual, family counseling, psychological testing, EAP, mentoring programs, domestic violence counseling, and support groups.
Grand Prairie Services
Grand Prairie Services
Multiple South Suburban Locations
1-866-477-8632
Full range of family, individual, and group counseling.
Ingalls Hospital
Ingalls Hospital
708-915-6411
After school out-patient program with group therapy topics including life skills, anger management, coping skill, self-esteem building, stress management, and social skills training.
La Rabida Joli Burrell Children's Advocacy Center
La Rabida Joli Burrell Children's Advocacy Center
200 Lakewood Blvd
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-481-9799
Support and educational programs for sexually abused children, trauma, and parent support services.
New Leaf Resources
New Leaf Resources
2325 177th St
Lansing, IL 60438
708-895-7310
Individual and group counseling for abuse, eating disorders, obsessive behaviors, grief, and much more from a Christian perspective.
PASS - Pregnancy Aid South Suburbs
PASS - Pregnancy Aid South Suburbs
3116 Ridge Rd
Lansing, IL 60438
708-418-5309
Offers free pregnancy testing, limited ultra sounds, maternity care, parenting classes, and STD awareness education.
Sadie Waterford Assessment & Therapy Center
Sadie Waterford Assessment & Therapy Center
174 E. 154th St Suites 200-204
Harvey, IL 60426
708-339-0040
Counseling assessments and therapy.
Thornton Township Youth and Family Services
Thornton Township Youth and Family Services
333 E. 162nd St.
South Holland, IL 60473
708-596-6046
Community-based social service organization dedicated to the youth and families of Thornton Township.
Please send suggestions/questions about Family Outreach and Spanish Interpretation/Translation to the contact listed below
Martha Suarez
Spanish Language Interpreter and Family Outreach Specialist
msuarez@tfd215.org
(708) 585-2337