Grantee Serving CUMBERLAND, IL

Embarras River Basin Agency Head Start

A Head Start grantee operating 16 centers across 15 cities. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
400 W Pleasant St
Greenup IL 62428
Contact Phone
(217) 923-5141
Locations
16 centers

About This Organization

Head Start is a Child Development Program which provides comprehensive educational and health services to preschool children (3-5 years old) of primarily low-income families. At least 10% of the children served have a disability. The children receive nutritious meals, breakfast and snacks. ERBA Head Start also provides a strong Parental Involvement Program to parents. Parents are involved in program planning, operating activities and are eligible to receive cash incentives for completing the GED and/or college classes.
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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

For more information, please contact your local Head Start Center. Head Start takes children application year-aroundfor ALL centers.For more information feel free to e-mail us:Contact ERBA Head Start

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.

Reviews

There is 1 review for this provider.

  • ★☆☆☆☆ James Hamilton on 2023-08-16 12:45:35

    I'm sure I am not the only one that has experienced this. I applied for a child 4 years of age and because he was deemed "over income" the four year old was turned away. There were no more "over income" slots available. Could you imagine, what if there were no more "lower income" slots available. This type of discrimination is unfair to children. The head start program no matter how good or bad the service is unfair, biased and discriminatory towards goups of children. Perhaps when our government stops discriminating, discrimination can be eradicated. We all know who the real villains are.

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