Rapid Response Network

Families with young children need all of our support and collaboration to respond to the impacts of COVID-19. The Village of Deerfield, in partnership with local government agencies, non-profit groups and the DBR Chamber of Commerce, created a “Rapid Response Network” to serve as a clearing house of available programs and resources. We know that a novel corona virus needs a novel response for all of us to deal with the emotional, physical and financial burden of this pandemic.

This is an on-going endeavor. The first goal was to identify resources available to assist with addressing these needs and recognize that local groups may already be providing some of these programs together. The Rapid Response Network is now performing  a needs assessment to identify how residents can best be helped focusing on the following six areas of need:

1. Day Care / In-Home Care
2. Academic Support
3. Counseling Advice
4. Medical Support
5. Financial Support
6. Food/Cleaning/Hygiene/Self-Care Support

Please use the drop-down menu below to see existing programs. New resources will be added as they are identified. Please send any suggestions of needs not addressed to  Management Analyst David Fitzgerald- Sullivan at dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us

  1. Child Care Support and Socialization
  2. Academic Support
  3. Counseling Services
  4. Medical Support
  5. Financial Assistance
  6. Food and Personal Care Support


EntityContact PersonEmailProgram DescriptionWeb Link
BJBESusie Wexlerswexler@bjbe.org 

Christian BeginningsJudy Rundelljrundell@firstpresdf.org
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DBR Chamber of CommerceVicki Streetvictoriastreet@dbrchamber.comVarious resources coming next week
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Deerfield Montessori SchoolLisa Kambichlisa@montessori-schools.org 

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Deerfield Park DistrictMegan Carbonemegan@deerfieldparks.org
After School Enrichment Program - Registration began Aug 5.
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Deer Park Teaching & Learning CenterKim Schmidtkschmidt@dist113.org 
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KGH Autism ServicesKim Garvey Hoehnekim@kghautismservices.com 

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Moriah Early Childhood CenterCherene Radischerene@moriahecc.org 

Mon Jardin Child CareDenisy de Souzadenisyd@monjardinco.com 
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Parent Support Groups in Lake County

Various Lake County Parent/Mom Groups
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Ravinia Nursery SchoolKathy Olsendirector@ravinianurseryschool.com 

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Tamarak Country SchoolLucia Thoensenluciatamarak@aol.com 

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The Goddard SchoolAretina SmithDDeerfieldIL2@goddardschools.com 
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters - Lake CountyAlyssa Del Angeldelangel@bbbschgo.org Provide one on one mentorship
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