Grantee Serving COOK, IL

Chicago Department Of Family and Support Services Early Head Start

A Head Start grantee operating 4 centers across 1 city. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
1615 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago IL
Contact Phone
(312) 743-0300
Locations
4 centers

About This Organization

Early Head Start provides low-income families with services and resources for young children. The program serves pregnant woman and infants from birth to age three. Pregnant woman learn health, nutrition and developmental information to assist in their transition to motherhood. Once the baby arrives, the Early Head Start services adapt to provide new infants with care and attention that stimulates a healthy development.
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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

How to Enroll Call 312.823.1100 to locate a site near you. You will receive a list of up to three sites in your neighborhood. Contact the sites directly; the staff will be happy to explain their enrollment process and services in detail.

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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