Executive Summary

MaM is the only agency in Lake and McHenry counties that uniquely provides a holistic approach through a comprehensive range of linguistically, culturally competent  services primarily to the Latinx(é) immigrant community. MaM has five core programs: Healthy Families, Productive Parents, Successful Children, Engaged Citizens and Democracy in Action. To execute these programs, MaM employs a staff of 29 bilingual and bicultural staff.

MaM pursues its mission in the following ways:  a) provides direct and supportive services, facilitates skill-building, and access to local community resources and opportunities; b)serves as a hub for knowledge sharing on issues relevant to the immigrant community;  c) promotes best practice models of culturally competent services; d) fosters leadership skills so clients can act to enhance their well-being and the well-being of their community; and e) influences policies and practices that affect immigrants and their families. MaM’s vision is an integrated community where everyone has opportunities and pathways to success.

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