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
September 22, 2017
Colleen Harvey ›
Colleen Harvey has been a strong believer in the power of Playworks for nearly 10 years. In 2006, she started with Playworks Maryland as a program coordinator for one year…
December 9, 2021
Christina Ukachukwu ›
Christina received a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry and Adolescence Studies from Judson University in 2016. Over the past few years, she has worked with youth in many capacities. She…
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…