Grantee Serving EFFINGHAM, IL

C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation Head Start

A Head Start grantee operating 11 centers across 10 cities. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
1805 South Banker Street
Effingham IL
Contact Phone
(217) 342-2193
Locations
11 centers

About This Organization

C.E.F.S. Head Start operates 16 Head Start classrooms in twelve locations. Each center provides at least a half-day session in either the morning and/or afternoon Monday through Thursday. Each session lasts 3 1/2 hours and includes a healthy meal and snack. Transportation assistance is provided in the form of bus services, stipends, or coordinating services with other schools.
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Who is Eligible?

Head Start generally serves children ages 3 to 5 who meet local eligibility requirements. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Enrollment Head Start helps all children to succeed. A minimum of 10% of the program's enrollment is made available to children with special needs regardless of income. For more information or to enroll a child in Early Head Start or Head Start, call toll free 1-866-442-1900 x139.

Center Locations

This program can operate more than one physical center. Each location below is its own listing with its own address and contact information.

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