PROGRAM
INFORMATION |
| Type of Agencies |
4 - Public School Systems
4 - Government Agencies
17 - Public/Private Non-Profits
21 - Community Action Agencies |
| Funded Enrollment |
Early Head Start - 2,018
Head Start - 34,028
Migrant Head Start - 520 |
| Service Area |
Head Start - All
Counties in IL
Early Head Start -
Champaign, Clinton, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Madison,
Peoria, Saline, Sangamon, St. Clair, Suburban Cook, Wabash, Washington, White, Will,
& Williamson Cos. Cities of Aurora, Carpentersville, Chicago & Elgin. |
| Program Options |
Center Based: |
34 |
| Part Day, 4 days/wk |
125 |
| Part Day, 5 days/wk |
132 |
| Single Session |
408 |
| Combination Option |
47 |
| Double Session, 4 days/wk. |
9,132 |
| Double Session, 5 days/wk. |
799 |
| Full Day, 5 days/week |
2,972 |
| Full Day, Full Year |
4,056 |
| Home Based |
2,263 |
| Family Child Care Homes |
155 |
| Local Options |
12,718 |
| Number of Classrooms |
1468 [452+ double session] |
| Number of Sites |
549 |
| Average Class Size |
Early - 7.6;
Head Start - 16.9 |
| Teachers With Credential |
89% |
| Home Visitors With Credential |
85% |
| Staff Who Are Current/Former Parents |
27% |
| Child/Staff Ratio |
Early - 3.6:1;
Head Start - 7.8:1 |
| Average Family Service Worker Caseload |
40 |
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CHILD
INFORMATION |
| Ages |
Under 1 year |
25% of Early |
| 1 year old |
28% of Early |
| 2 years old |
30% of Early |
| 3 years old |
6% of Early |
| Pregnant Women |
11% of Early |
| 3 years old |
39% of HS |
| 4 years old |
53% of HS |
| 5 years old |
8% of HS |
| Diversity |
African American |
36.2% |
| Hispanic Origin |
17% |
| European American |
41% |
| American Indian |
.3% |
| Asian American |
1.2% |
| Pacific Islander |
.3% |
| Other |
4% |
| Languages |
English |
85% |
| Spanish |
23% |
| Asian |
1% |
| Other |
1% |
| Percentages of Head Start Children |
Enrolled in Medicaid |
70% |
| Diagnosed with a Disability |
13.26% |
| Received Medical/Dental Treatment and/or Up
to Date with Immunizations |
93% |
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FAMILY
INFORMATION |
| Total Number of Head Start Families Served |
32,881 |
| Head Start Families Who: |
|
Needed Emergency or Crisis Assistance an/or
Counseling Programs or Information on Mental Health Issues |
38% |
Needed Education, Literacy, or Employment
Training |
37% |
Were Below $15,000 Annual Income |
79% |
Head of Household was Employed Full-Time,
Part-Time, or Seasonally |
69% |
Head of Household was in Training or School |
12% |
Needed Full Day, Full Year Child Care for
the Enrolled Children |
57% |
Of the Ones Who Needed It, Received Child
Care [from various sources] |
88% |
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