Better Together
Better Together is made possible through the joint support and effort of the Green Bay Early Childhood Center, Fox Lake School District 116, Women United of Lake County, and United Way of Lake County’s Success By 6 Program.
Better Together was developed to increase educational opportunities available for families with children ages 0-3 years old living in North Chicago, Great Lakes, and Fox Lake.
The program builds a community where parents learn to be their child’s first and most important teacher, and provides a safe place where children can develop the readiness, cognitive, and physical skills crucial to their education. Themes encourage interactions, self-exploration, and guided learning.
Better Together: Become Your Child's First Teacher
Better Together Registration
Registration for Better Together is open!
Contact Marissa Gomez to Register
FOX LAKE
Location: Lotus Elementary School — 29067 W Grass Lake Rd, Fox Lake
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
2026 Sessions:
August 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 8, 15
NORTH CHICAGO / GREAT LAKES
Location: Green Bay Early Childhood Center — 2100 N Green Bay Rd, North Chicago
Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
2026 Sessions:
August 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
Contact Marissa Gomez to Register | (847) 775-1058
Positive Results
Better Together. Better Beginnings.
Better Together is making a powerful impact.
In North Chicago and Fox Lake, 100% of participating families say the program has been beneficial for both their child and themselves.
In Fox Lake, every participating family reports spending more than 40 minutes per week reading with their child, building strong literacy skills and stronger bonds.
What parents are saying:
“After joining Better Together, my daughter began learning so much just by being around the other children... It’s been such a beautiful transformation to watch.”
“Joining Better Together has been the absolute best thing I have found for me and my son. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!”
“I am so excited about this program. I appreciate all that you do for our children.”
