Community Network Anchor Rockford Region

04/16/2026

04/14/2026

We’re getting ready - and getting excited - for tomorrow’s Regional Convening at Rock Valley College in Rockford!

Don’t forget that you can still join us virtually if you can’t be there in person! (DM us if you're not registered but want to join!)

04/11/2026

👀 Eye spy our very own Linsey McDanel!

04/01/2026

Last week, our Community Network Anchors headed to Naperville to connect with peer organizations from around the state for a powerful day of shared learning!

Cross-regional collaborations like this one help us bring back fresh ideas and ensure that our youth have access to the very best support possible.

Thanks for hosting, Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation!

03/19/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on Regional Convening #2! ✅

Thank you to all 50+ of you who came out to Highland Community College or joined online with us last night!

Making a real impact takes all of us collaborating as a community... and yesterday, you showed up and showed out! Thank you for sharing your voice!

03/13/2026

Help us help families like yours by sharing your voice - and get paid for your time!

We want to hear from parents, caregivers, and youth with lived experience navigating our mental or public health systems, so we can take steps to improve access to services for families who are facing the same challenges you’ve faced.

Plus, when you join our network and attend our regional convenings, you’re eligible to receive a stipend for your time - and we’ll cover childcare during the event! If you’re only able to join us virtually, you’re still eligible for a smaller stipend.

Fill out our Google Form to get started!
https://bit.ly/CNACaregivers

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