Chad Welch joined the Partnership for Children and Families in the Fall of 2018. He handles all of the family enrichment activities such as Parent Cafes, Block Parties, Raising a Thinking Child, and more. He also manages the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program for Door County. Periodically, Chad shares valuable information, tips and activities for families.

Avoid the Summer Slide of 2021!
SCHOOL’S DONE! When the final school bell rings for the year, there’s a multitude of feelings. Some may feel joy, relief, sadness at missing friends and others-well just a sense


Family Fun for March Spring Breaks from School
Go skiing or snowboarding. Gear up this March Break and take a couple of days to hit the slopes with the family. Not sure where to go, check out these

Why Kids & Social Media Isn’t Always Bad
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We Don’t Need to Talk About COVID All of the Time.
As the pandemic continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, our conversations may start to feel like they’re getting stale and repetitive – if not anxiety-inducing. While there’s no

7 Reasons Why Gratitude is Good for Your Health
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should