Program Profiles Index - Cook
County Only
There are 10 programs in the Cook
County geographic boundary. Below are quick navigational links to these programs,
including the NUMBER of Program Profile. The NUMBER corresponds to the Map of Illinois Head Start Grantees.
Chicago
Commons Child Development Program
3645 W. Chicago Avenue, Suite 2 West
Chicago, Illinois 60651
PHONE: 773-638-5600 | FAX:
773-826-4174
E-MAIL:
Head Start Director: Janice Woods 
PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agency |
Community Action Agency |
| Funded Enrollment |
128 [All ACF] |
| Service Area |
West Humboldt Park, New
City/Back of the Yards, Chicago |
| Program Options |
Center - Full Day, 5 Days/Week |
96 |
| Family Child Care Homes (full day/year) |
32 in 15 homes |
| Number of Classrooms |
10 [0 double session] |
| Number of Sites |
2 |
| Average Class Size |
8 |
| Teachers With Credential |
100% (classroom)
45% (homes) |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
13% |
| Child/Staff Ratio |
3:1 |
| Average Family Service Worker Caseload |
46 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
Under 1 Year Old |
18% |
| 1 Year Old |
82% |
| Diversity |
African American |
71% |
| Hispanic Origin |
29% |
| Languages |
English |
84% |
| Spanish |
16% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
65% |
| Completed Medical Exams |
100% |
| Up-To-Date with Immunizations |
81% |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
141 |
| Head Start Families Who: |
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Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
41% |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
92% |
Head of Household was in Training or School |
8% |
Needed Full Day, Full Year Child Care for
the Enrolled Children |
100% |
Of the Ones Who Needed It, Received Child
Care [through Early Head Start collaboration] |
100% |
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| Chicago Commons Innovative Human Services
Child Development Programs strive to exceed our funders' requirements. There are
6 sites located in Humboldt Park, New City (Back of the Yards), Pilsen & West
Town for children 6 wks. - age 12. Our program options include: center based Early
Head Start, subsidized child care, full day family child care, Early Head Start family
child care, 1/2 day Head Start (10 mos. & year round), Head Start full day/child
care collaboration, full day child care/PreK collaboration, and school age. We explore
and foster ongoing, innovative investigations in child care, education and family
support. We are committed to exploring the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood
education. Our programs promote the cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth
for almost 1,000 children, establishing valuable life skills, attitudes, and knowledge
for the future. |
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Chicago Commons is also a Head Start delegate
agency of Chicago DHS
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Children's
Home & Aid Society of Illinois - Early Head Start
5958 Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60619
PHONE: (773) 476-6998 | FAX:
(773) 476-3776
E-Mail:
Education Coordinator: Shanda Martin
PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agency |
Public/Private Non-Profit |
| Funded Enrollment |
120 (All ACF) |
| Program Options |
Center/Local Options |
32 |
| Home Based |
40 |
| Center/Part Day, 4 days/week |
24 |
| Combination |
24 |
| Number of Classrooms |
6 |
| Average Class Size |
8 |
| Teachers With Credential |
75% |
| Home Visitors With Credential |
50% |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
24% |
| Child/Staff Ratio |
4:1 |
| Average Family Service Worker Caseload |
24 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
Under 1 year |
35% |
| 1 year old |
30% |
| 2 years old |
35% |
| Diversity |
African American |
100% |
| Languages |
English |
100% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
67% |
| Diagnosed with a Disability |
0% |
| Received Medical/Dental Treatment and/or Up
to Date with Immunizations |
58% |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
109 |
| Head Start Families Who: |
|
Needed Emergency or Crisis Assistance an/or
Counseling Programs or Information on Mental Health Issues |
23% |
Needed Education, Literacy, or Employment
Training |
15% |
Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
61% |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
55% |
Head of Household was in Training or School |
62% |
Needed Full Day, Full Year Child Care for
the Enrolled Children |
52% |
Of the Ones Who Needed It, Received Child
Care [from various sources] |
76% |
CHASI is also a Head Start
delegate agency of the Ounce of Prevention Fund. |
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Christopher
House Early Head Start
2507 North Greenview
Chicago, Illinois 60614
PHONE: 773-769-4540 | FAX:
773-769-6362
E-Mail: thesmiths36@juno.com
Head Start Director: Daisey Lesama
PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agency |
Community Action Agency |
| Funded Enrollment |
30 [All ACF] |
| Service Area |
All of the Uptown Community,
Chicago |
| Program Options |
Center, Full Day, 5 days/week |
30 |
| Home Based |
6 |
| Number of Classrooms |
3 |
| Number of Sites |
1 |
| Average Class Size |
8 |
| Number of Family Child Care Providers |
3 |
| Av. Number Children with Each Provider |
2 |
| Teachers With Credential |
33% |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
4% |
| Child/Staff Ratio |
4:1 |
| Average Family Service Worker Caseload |
30 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
Under 1 Year Old |
28% |
| 1 Year Old |
38% |
| 2 Years Old |
34% |
| Diversity |
African American |
67% |
| Hispanic Origin |
27% |
| Other |
6% |
| Languages |
English |
69% |
| Spanish |
18% |
| Other |
13% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
63% |
| Diagnosed with a Disability |
10% |
| Primary Disability Category: |
Developmental, Physical,
Speech |
| Received Medical/Dental Treatment and/or Up
to Date with Immunizations |
100% |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
29 |
| Head Start Families Who: |
|
Needed Emergency or Crisis Assistance an/or
Counseling Programs or Information on Mental Health Issues |
60% |
Needed Education, Literacy, or Employment
Training |
13% |
Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
76% |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
100% |
Needed Full Day, Full Year Child Care for
the Enrolled Children |
100% |
Of the Ones Who Needed It, Received Child
Care [from various sources] |
100% |
Christopher House is also
a Head Start delegate agency of the City of Chicago DHS. |
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Chicago
Department of Children & Youth Services
1615 West Chicago Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60622
PHONE: 312-743-1980 | FAX:
312-746-6072
E-MAIL:
Children's Services Director: Vanessa Rich
PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agency |
Government Agency - 31
EHS Delegates & 51 Head Start delegates |
| Funded Enrollment |
16,518 Ages 3-5 [All
ACF]
575 Birth-3 |
| Service Area |
City of Chicago |
| Program Options |
Center/Full Day, 5 days/week |
6,954 |
| Home Based |
212 |
| Center/Half Day |
7,898 |
| Children in Shelters |
180 |
| Other Options (Includes 575 Early Head Start
& Family Child Care Homes) |
1,848 |
| Number of Classrooms |
525 |
| Number of Sites |
228 |
| Average Class Size |
18 |
| Teachers With Credential |
89% |
| Home Visitors With Credential |
26% |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
25% |
| Child/Staff Ratio |
4:1 Birth-3
8:1 [3-5's] |
| Average Family Service Worker Caseload |
34 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
Under 1 Year |
.30% |
| 1 Year Old |
.70% |
| 2 Years Old |
1% |
| 3 Years Old |
35% |
| 4 Years Old |
51% |
| 5 Years Old |
12% |
| Diversity |
African American |
60.41% |
| Hispanic Origin |
36.17% |
| European American |
1.91% |
| American Indian |
.11% |
| Asian American |
1.38% |
| Pacific Islander |
.02% |
| Languages |
English |
66% |
| Spanish |
27% |
| Asian American |
1% |
| Other |
6% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
70% |
| Diagnosed with a Disability |
6% |
| Received Medical/Dental Treatment and/or Up
to Date with Immunizations |
97.7% |
| Primary Disability Category |
Speech/Language Delay |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
15,799 |
| Head Start Families Who: |
|
Needed Emergency or Crisis Assistance an/or
Counseling Programs or Information on Mental Health Issues |
88% |
Needed Education, Literacy, or Employment
Training |
16% |
Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
85% |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
63% |
Head of Household was in Training or School |
14% |
Needed Full Day, Full Year Child Care for
the Enrolled Children |
85% |
Of the Ones Who Needed It, Received Child
Care [from various sources] |
48% |
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City
of Rockford Human Services
612 South Church Street
Rockford, Illinois 61103
PHONE: 815-987-5484 | FAX:
815-987-8279
E-MAIL:
Head Start Director: Joanne Lewis
PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agency |
Government Agency |
| Funded Enrollment |
557 [All ACF] |
| Service Area |
Winnebago County |
| Program Options |
Center - Double Session, 4 Days/Week |
376 |
| Center - Full Day, 5 Days/Week |
50 |
| Home Based |
72 |
| Local Options [collaboration/full day/year] |
59 |
| Number of Classrooms |
28 [22 double session] |
| Number of Sites |
6 |
| Average Class Size |
17 |
| Teachers With Credential |
83% |
| Home Visitors With Credential |
100% |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
31% |
| Child/Staff Ratio |
10:1 |
| Average Family Service Worker Caseload |
40 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
3 Years Old |
39% |
| 4 Years Old |
54% |
| 5 Years Old |
7% |
| Diversity |
African American |
60% |
| Hispanic Origin |
24% |
| European American |
15% |
| Asian American |
1% |
| Languages |
English |
82% |
| Spanish |
18% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
88% |
| Diagnosed with a Disability |
9% |
| Received Medical/Dental Treatment and/or Up
to Date with Immunizations |
93% |
| Primary Disability Category: |
Speech/Language Delay |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
690 |
| Head Start Families Who: |
|
Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
77% |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
72% |
Head of Household was in Training or School |
6% |
Needed Full Day, Full Year Child Care for
the Enrolled Children |
31% |
Of the Ones Who Needed It, Received Child
Care [from various sources] |
92% |
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Easter
Seal Society Early Head Start
3630 South Wells Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60609
PHONE: (773) 548-3614 | FAX: (773) 548-3688
E-Mail: rwashington@eastersealschicago.org
Head Start Director: Rita D. Washington
PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agency |
Public/Private Non-Profit |
| Funded Enrollment |
40 (All ACF) |
| Service Area |
Near South Side &
Armour Communities, Chicago |
| Program Options |
Center Based |
40 (28 infants/toddlers,
12 pregnant women) |
| Home Visitors With Credential |
100% |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
9% |
| Average Family Service Worker Caseload |
12 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
Under 1 year |
20% |
| 1 year old |
20% |
| 2 years old |
30% |
| Pregnant Women |
30% |
| Diversity |
African American |
89% |
| Other |
11% |
| Languages |
English |
82% |
| English |
11% |
| Other |
7% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
89% |
| Diagnosed with a Disability |
10% |
| Received Medical/Dental Treatment and/or Up
to Date with Immunizations |
100% |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
40 |
| Head Start Families Who: |
|
Needed Emergency/Crisis Assistance and/or
Counseling or Information on Mental Health Issues |
29% |
Needed Education, Literacy or Employment Training |
58% |
Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
63% |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
54% |
Head of Household was in Training or School |
21% |
Needed Full Day, Full Year Child Care for
Enrolled Children |
50% |
Of the Ones Who Needed It, Those Who Received
Child Care (from various sources) |
100% |
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El Valor
Early Head Start
Guadalupe Reyes Children and Family Center
1951 West 19th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60608
PHONE: 312-997-2021, ext.
245 | FAX: 312-432-9849
E-MAIL: cbutron@elvalor.org
Head Start Director: Carmen Butron
PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agency |
Community Action Agency |
| Funded Enrollment |
90 (All ACF) |
| Service Area |
Lower West Side, South
Lawndale, New City, South Chicago, and South Deering - Chicago |
| Program Options |
Home Based |
90 |
| Home Visitors With Credential |
90% |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
1% |
| Average Family Service Worker Caseload |
12 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
Under 1 year |
15% |
| 1 year old |
5% |
| 2 years old |
75% |
| Pregnant Women |
5% |
| Diversity |
African American |
95% |
| Other |
5% |
| Languages |
English |
25% |
| Other |
75% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
60% |
| Diagnosed with a Disability |
10% |
| Received Medical/Dental Treatment and/or Up
to Date with Immunizations |
80% |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
70 |
| Head Start Families Who: |
|
Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
65% |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
90% |
El Valor is also a Head
Start delegate agency for City of Chicago DHS. |
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Evanston
Early Head Start
A collaborative effort of Childcare
Network of Evanston,
Child Care Center of Evanston and Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
1416 Lake Street
Evanston, Illinois 60201
PHONE: (847) 475-2661 | FAX:
(847) 475-2699
E-MAIL: evanstoncne@interaccess.com
Head Start Director: Martha Arnston
PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agency |
Public/Private Non-Profit |
| Funded Enrollment |
65 [ACF & Child Care
funds] |
| Service Area |
City of Evanston |
| Program Options |
Center/Full Day, 5 days/week |
45 |
| Family Child Care Homes |
20 |
| Number of Classrooms |
13 |
| Number of Sites |
7 |
| Average Class Size |
4 or 8 |
| Teachers With Credential |
66% |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
5% |
| Child/Staff Ratio |
4:1 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
Under 1 year |
28% |
| 1 year old |
40% |
| 2 years old |
32% |
| Diversity |
African American |
88% |
| European American |
5% |
| Other |
7% |
| Languages |
English |
93% |
| Other |
7% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
45% |
| Diagnosed with a Disability |
10% |
| Received Medical/Dental treatment and/or Up
to Date with Immunizations |
95% |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
65 |
| Head Start Families Who: |
|
Needed Emergency or Crisis Assistance an/or
Counseling Programs or Information on Mental Health Issues |
21% |
Needed Education, Literacy, or Employment
Training |
9% |
Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
54% |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
49% |
Head of Household was in Training or School |
37% |
Needed Full Day, Full Year Child Care for
the Enrolled Children |
100% |
Of the Ones Who Needed It, Received Child
Care [from various sources] |
100% |
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Howard
Area Community Center
Early Head Start
7648 North Paulina Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60626
PHONE: 773-761-8324 | FAX:
773-761-8353
E-MAIL: E-Mail:
PattiHACC@aol.com
Head Start Director: Patti Kingery
PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agency |
Community Action Agency |
| Funded Enrollment |
82 [All ACF] |
| Service Area |
Rogers Park Community,
Chicago |
| Program Options |
Home Based |
50 |
| Center Based |
32 |
| Home Visitors With Credential |
75% |
| Teachers With Credential |
100% |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
30% |
| Average Family Service Worker Caseload |
10 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
Under 1 Year Old |
34% |
| 1 Year Old |
23% |
| 2 Years Old |
31% |
| Pregnant Women |
12% |
| Diversity |
African American |
37% |
| Hispanic Origin |
61% |
| Other |
2% |
| Languages |
English |
42% |
| Spanish |
58% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
56% |
| Diagnosed with a Disability |
12% |
| Received Medical/Dental Treatment and/or Up
to Date with Immunizations |
100% |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
82 |
| Head Start Families Who: |
|
Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
76% |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
62% |
Howard Area Community Center
is also a Head Start delegate agency for the City of Chicago DHS. |
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The Ounce
of Prevention Fund - Birth to Five
122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 2050
Chicago, Illinois 60603
PHONE: 312-922-3863 | FAX:
312-922-3337
E-Mail:
Head Start Director: Claire Dunham
PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agency |
Public/Private Non-Profit,
4 Delegates/1 collaboration |
| Funded Enrollment |
91 - Birth - 3 [All ACF]
1,142 - 3-5's |
| Service Area |
Grand Boulevard, West
Englewood, West Town, Kenwood, Oak Lawn, Morgan, Park, Washington Park, Humboldt
Park & Bridgeport & Suburbs of Park Forest & Riverdale |
| Program Options |
Center/Double Session, 4 Days/Week |
294 |
| Center/Full Day, 5 Days/Week |
767 |
| Family Child Care Homes |
36 |
| Home-based Option & Center-based Full
Day |
Birth - 3 - 91 |
| Home Based |
45 |
| Number of Classrooms |
52 [17 double session] |
| Number of Sites |
14 |
| Average Class Size |
Birth - 3 - 8
3-5's - 18 |
| Teachers With Credential |
75% |
| Home Visitors With Credential |
86% |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
13% |
| Child/Staff Ratio |
Birth - 3 - 3:1
3-5's - 8:1 |
| Average Family Service Worker Caseload |
30 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
Under 1 Year Old |
37% Birth - 3 |
| 1 Year Old |
32% Birth - 3 |
| 2 Years Old |
31% Birth - 3 |
| 3 Years Old |
30% of 3-5's |
| 4 Years Old |
55% of 3-5's |
| 5 Years Old |
15% of 3-5's |
| Diversity |
African American |
100% Birth-3
65% of 3-5's |
| Hispanic Origin |
32% of 3-5's |
| European American |
2% of 3-5's |
| Asian American |
.5% of 3-5's |
| Other |
.5% of 3-5's |
| Languages |
English |
100% Birth-3
81% of 3-5's |
| Spanish |
18% of 3-5's |
| Cantonese |
1% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
89% |
| Diagnosed with a Disability |
0% Birth-3
8% 3-5's |
| Received Medical/Dental treatment and/or Up
to Date with Immunizations |
95% |
| Primary Disability Category |
Speech/Language 3-5's |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
57 - Birth - 3
904 - 3-5's |
| Head Start Families Who: |
|
Needed Emergency or Crisis Assistance an/or
Counseling Programs or Information on Mental Health Issues |
4% Birth-3
12% 3-5 |
Needed Education, Literacy, or Employment
Training |
34% Birth-3
11% 3-5's |
Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
8% Birth-3
18% 3-5's |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
34% Birth-3
65% 3-5's |
Head of Household was in Training or School |
11% - 3-5's |
Needed Full Day, Full Year Child Care for
the Enrolled Children |
64% Birth-3
75% 3-5's |
Of the Ones Who Needed It, Received Child
Care [from various sources] |
51% Birth-3
66% 3-5's |
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