Head Start/Early Head Start | Rockford Health and Human Services Department Community Action Agency

Resource Name:Head Start/Early Head Start | Rockford Health and Human Services Department Community Action Agency

425 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104

Eligibility

Expectant Parents and children ages 0-5, automatically qualify if receiving TANF, SNAP, SSI, are a Foster child or Homeless defined by McKinney Vento Act, must meet income requirements, call to discuss eligibility for other situations

Required documents

Upon request

Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm

(779) 348-7169

Voice

Main Phone

Website

https://www.rockfordil.gov/389/Head-Start

Application process

Call to set up an appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Winnebago County, IL

Provides comprehensive services to expectant parents and children 0-5 years old, including early childhood education, mental health supports, health/dental support, and family supportive services. Head Start focuses on the whole child, whole family. Full day, part day, home-based, and center based options are available at various locations. Please call for more information.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/21/2026

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Early Childhood Education

Providing organization

Rockford Health and Human Services Department Community Action Agency

Provides critical support programs for those in need.