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