Early Childhood Development - Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division - New Hope Head Start
The Salvation Army Head Start and Early Head Start programs give at-risk children the same chances every child deserves. They provide comprehensive services to low-income children and families, including healthy meals and snacks, assistance with medical and dental care, educational field trips, and support services to the family. Parent involvement is encouraged and children with disabilities are welcomed.
Date of Last Formal Update
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211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
945 West 69th Street, Chicago, IL 60621
Voice
Application process
Visit the website to complete the Early/Head Start application. Once the application is completed, they will determine income eligibility through numerous funding sources like Child Care Assistance Program or Head Start. When enrolled, your families can access their partnerships with Rush Hospital, Department of Family & Support Services and a host of other resources.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Children from birth to age five from families with low income, according to the Poverty Guidelines published by the Federal government, are eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start services.Children in foster care, homeless children, and children from families receiving public assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or Supplemental Security Income) are also eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start services regardless of income.Head Start programs may enroll children from families that have incomes above the Poverty Guidelines. Pregnant women may also be eligible for Early Head Start.
Languages
Spanish
English
Service area
Cook County, IL
Agency info
Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division
Salvation Army is made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the most vulnerable neighbors.