About Playworks Illinois
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Illinois
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Illinois in 2011. Playworks Illinois serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Illinois through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
December 15, 2021
Charmee Jones ›
Charmee was born and grew up on the naval base in Bethesda, Maryland. Her family came to Chicago when she was 13. Growing up, Charmee always knew that working youth…
April 23, 2024
Neetu Agrawal ›
Neetu (pronounced like “knee-2”) currently serves as the Operations Manager, supporting the regions of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin and New England. She joined Playworks in 2009, supporting AmeriCorps members in…
August 29, 2023
Abigail Sieman ›
Abbey joined the Playworks Indiana team in September of 2021 after graduating from Indiana University with a degree in Political Science and International Studies. It was at IU she found…