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Kris A. Mainellis
Jan 283 min read
Meet Beverly Worthington
Beverly Worthington, MA, ACNP, began serving as executive director of FamilyForward in October 2024. Learn more about her unique talents!


FamilyForward Staff
Jan 282 min read
Special thanks to local partner churches for 2024 holiday support
We are grateful to these local partner churches for helping to make the 2024 holidays special for the families in the FamilyForward program.


FamilyForward Staff
Jan 281 min read
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Thank you, St. John United Church of Christ, Arlington Heights
We would like to recognize and thank St. John United Church of Christ, Arlington Heights, for its long-term support of FamilyForward.

Beverly Worthington
Jan 282 min read
Turning ‘thought bubbles’ into opportunities
Exec. Dir. Beverly Worthington is inspired by how FamilyForward turns "thought bubbles" into opportunities, building family support systems.


Sarah Harte
Jan 222 min read
JOY STORIES: Late 2024 - Moving past paycheck to paycheck
Learn how parents moved past living paycheck to paycheck in these stories of hope from families in the FamilyForward program, late 2024.

Tim Wayman
Nov 11, 20242 min read
FamilyForward receives significant grant and legacy support from Congregational UCC of Arlington Heights
FamilyForward has been awarded a generous grant and ongoing legacy support from Congregational United Church of Christ of Arlington Heights.

Kris Mainellis
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Welcome, Beverly Worthington!
We are very happy to announce that Beverly Worthington, MA, ACNP, has joined FamilyForward as our new executive director.


Kris Mainellis
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Giving Hope event raises $80,000 for families
On October 20, 2024, FamilyForward hosted it most successful Giving Hope event to date, raising over $80,000 to help low-income families.


Sarah Harte
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Adapting and rebuilding after a devastating loss
Mom J's story is an inspirational testimony of how FamilyForward helped her adapt to changes and rebuild her life after a family tragedy.


Tim Wayman
Nov 6, 20242 min read
A Fond Farewell to Executive Director Erica Chianelli
Erica Chianelli helped raise the awareness and reputation of FamilyForward to new heights, laying the groundwork for our continued success.


Erica Chianelli
Nov 1, 20241 min read
Reflections on time well-spent
As she prepares to move on from her role as executive director, Erica Chianelli reflects on her time at FF and the continuing mission.


Kris Mainellis
Aug 23, 20243 min read
MENTOR TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Donna Myers and Vince Kelley
Donna Myers and Vince Kelley are making a difference, one family at a time, by serving as FamilyForward mentors.


FamilyForward Staff
Aug 23, 20241 min read
Significant donation from business owner Kelly Hutchison benefits local families
We are sincerely grateful to Kelly Hutchison and Home Instead of Itasca for a significant donation of $30,000 to help FF families.


Erica Chianelli
Aug 23, 20242 min read
It’s all about relationships
Relationships are central to everything we do. As we nurture important long-term relationships, we are constantly developing new ones.


Sarah Harte
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Finding help and a sense of hope
With help from her FamilyForward mentors, Mom T achieved several successes. But the greatest success of all was a sense of hope.


Kris Mainellis
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Thank you, Donna Anderson
Donna Anderson, one of FamilyForward’s longest serving leaders, has left the board of directors as of July 2024.


Sarah Harte
Jun 14, 20241 min read
JOY STORIES: Early 2024
Read these Joy Stories as of early 2024: Brief stories of progress and hope from four families in the FamilyForward program.

Sarah Harte
Jun 14, 20243 min read
Moving beyond ‘how-to’ instructions for low-income parents
Finding financial stability varies for low-income families. How-to checklists are often inadequate. That’s where FamilyForward comes in.


Kris Mainellis
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Thank you, Lou Walton
FamilyForward co-founder Lou Walton has retired from the board of directors, effective May 2024, leaving a legacy of service and growth.


Tim Wayman
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Thank you, Paul Cochran
After nearly two decades of dedicated service to FamilyForward, Paul Cochran has retired from the board of directors, as of May 2024.
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