Grantee Serving VERMILION, IL

EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM Head Start

A Head Start grantee operating 11 centers across 7 cities. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
56 N Vermilion St
Danville IL 61832-5802
Contact Phone
(217) 443-2705
Locations
11 centers

About This Organization

Head Start is a comprehensive child development andkindergarten readiness program that serves children fromthe ages of birth to 5 and their families. The Head StartProgram has a tradition of delivering high quality servicesthat foster healthy development in children from low-incomehouseholds and children with disabilities. The success ofHead Start has been the program’s ability to impact all facetsof a child’s life: education and early childhood development,health and safety, nutrition, mental health, familyinvolvement and community partnerships. The overall goalof Head Start is to increase each child’s ability to effectivelydeal with their present environment and responsibilities inlife, and to prepare each child academically for kindergarten.
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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

Contact this program directly to ask about eligibility, openings, required documents, and the local application process.

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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