Community Network Anchor Rockford Region

03/06/2026

Meet Christy Schweitzer, one of our Community Network Specialists!

Christy is a boy mom of two who loves to volunteer and is passionate about making a difference in her community. She’s a veteran educator of 23 years who currently serves ROE4 and the Area 2 SEL Hub as a Social-Emotional Learning Specialist, bringing healthy habits and emotional regulation skills to teachers and students across the region.

Her energy and passion for making a difference is exactly what makes her a vital part of our team!

03/04/2026

Meet Linsey McDanel, one of our Community Network Specialists!

Linsey is a nature-loving mom of five who's always on the lookout for her next thrifted find! It's her journey as mom that fuels her dedication to her work.

Having navigated trauma, adoption, and complex mental health needs within her family, Linsey knows firsthand how difficult it can be to find coordinated support. That experience led her to found Hope WINS, which she runs with her family. Now, we're excited to have her partnering with ROE4 as one of our Community Network Specialists!

03/02/2026

Welcome to our new page!

We are a new initiative from ROE4, grant-funded by and in coordination with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). We are a regional collaboration spanning nine counties, united with a shared goal of improving access to mental health, public health, and social supports for children, youth, and families.

Learn more on our website: https://roe4.org/community-network-anchor

02/26/2026