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👂🏽8‑Minute Listen: Rooted in community, this story highlights how Erikson's community‑based social work strengthens trust, learning, and care in Chicago’s southwest neighborhoods. Voices from Erikson professor Dr. Francisco Lozornio, Edwin Martinez of Centro Sanar, and Erikson graduate student Michelle Ramirez show how social work grows stronger through community.

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Rooted in Community Part 3: The Magic of Community-Based Social Work | Erikson Institute Rooted in Community Part 3 explores how community-based social work strengthens trust, learning, and care for children and families.

Wanting a different role does not mean wanting to leave early childhood. For teachers and child care providers exploring what’s next, early intervention offers a way to continue meaningful work with children and families in a different context. Learn more about early childhood roles beyond the classroom in our new blog:

Thinking About a Career Change? Early Childhood Jobs Beyond the Classroom | Erikson Institute Teachers and childcare providers exploring a career change can discover early childhood jobs beyond the classroom, including early intervention roles working with children and families.

At this week's Illinois Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Symposium, we were reminded of the impact Erikson graduates are making across the field.

Among the nearly 170 consultants and leaders in attendance, at least 25 were graduates of Erikson’s Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate and Infancy master’s programs — alongside several of our adjunct faculty. A powerful reflection of how Erikson’s community continues to support young children and families across Illinois. 💛

Register for Erikson’s Summer Learning Institute June Sessions. Choose one session focused on early math and families, narrative power and justice, or trauma responsive, relationship based practice for all. Register here: https://bit.ly/3QzQl6n.

Webinar Alert🚨: In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Erikson Institute's FAN experts help strengthen attuned communication and reflective practice to better support children, families, and the professionals who serve them.

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Erikson Institute was pleased to be a sponsor for the Far South Community Action Council (CAC) Rise Together Summit on April 25, 2026. Our Strategic Growth & Partnership team had a full day of collaborating with families and community stakeholders deeply invested in providing resources, support, and actionable goal setting to further initiatives that will impact the .