Illinois Head
Start Association
1903 E. Forestview
Drive
Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone: 217-586-7600
Fax: 217-586-7621
IHSA e-mail:
director@ilheadstart.org
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Head Start History,
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Head Start
Program Framework:
• Program Options
• Eligibility
• Quality and Standards
• Children's Services
• Family/Community Partners
• Program Design
Network of Support:
• Illinois Head Start Assoc.
• Region V DHHS
• State Collaboration Office
• National Head Start Assoc.
• Contacts
Additional Information:
• Dictionary
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• Conclusion
• Credits |
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Head Start Birth to
Five in Illinois
What Parents and Children are
Saying...
Note: This page is currenty
being revised.
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Franklin Williamson Early Head Start
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 I enjoyed having my child in Head
Start. She has come a long way. This is a great program. The children learn to share,
communicate, manners and how to treat others. I have spent a lot of time here myself
and I see how the teachers are a major role in these children's lives.
I
know [my daughter] will take everything she has learned and go a great distance in
life.
Illinois
Head Start parent
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Head Start has done a lot for my
family. My son went through the home-base, then was at the Head Start center. He
is in 1st grade now and he is very advanced. I feel it was the good start he got
in Head Start.
IL Head Start
parent
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Head Start has encouraged good social
behavior, positive eating habits, & creativity in a learning environment. Our
child has blossomed since he has been attending.
IL Head Start
parents
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Head Start gave me a place to send
my child when it seemed no one else wanted to be bothered. I know they were scared
taking on a child with so many special needs. But, [Head Start] met the challenge
& did a wonderful job. I will truly miss the family atmosphere we have with [Head
Start]. But they gave us a good education foundation to build on.
I
started working in the Social Services area of Head Start]. Prior to that time I
had had 3 children in the Home Base Program. I served as Chairperson of the Home
Base Center & also on the Policy Council I had been disabled for a year when
I was hired. Since that time I have become proficient on the computer & other
office machines.
I
have been allowed to take several classes at the college level & have received
my Family Community Development Certificate. I am proud to be apart of Head Start.
-IL Head
Start staff/father
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