Children and Family Services
Head Start Program
Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child and family development programs. Both programs are designed to develop the basic educational skills necessary to succeed in school and the social skills to participate and subsequently contribute to the welfare of the community.
As a national program, Head Start began in 1965 and CEDA initiated the first Head Start program in suburban Cook County just two years later. CEDA Head Start currently serves 2,877 pre-school children and their families through thirty Head Start centers in suburban Cook County.
Half-Day School Year - Parents may enroll their child in either morning or afternoon classes during the traditional school year. Comprehensive services which include healht, nutrition, child development, mental health, social services, and services to children with disabilities.
Early Head Start - EHS helps new parents set health, education and self-sufficiency goals for themselves and their families. EHS provides full day care for infants and toddlers age 0-3. Services are also available in a home-based setting to pregnant women and their families.
Before/After School Programs - This program provides educational activities beyond the traditional school day for school age children. The parents work or school schedule must support the hours the child is in the after school program. It also requires an income-based co-payment.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the program, children must be from low-income families. For more information, contact the center nearest you.
Where to Apply:
Southern Region
| Blue Island Head Start 2519 Grove St. Blue Island, IL 60406 708-371-3303 |
Ford Heights Head Start 1647 Cottage Grove Ave. Ford Heights, IL 60411 708-757-1393 |
| Chicago Heights/St. James 9 West 21st St. Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-754-9861 |
Ford Heights/Blake Head Start 905 1/2 East 16th St. Ford Heights, IL 60411 708-757-5250 |
| Joseph Freelon Family and Child Development Center 267 East 15th St. Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-757-0180 |
Ford Heights/Yates Head Start 1055 Berkley Ford Heights, IL 60411 708-757-2680 |
Children's Home Center |
Harvey Area Child/Family 14700 Wallace Ave. P.O. Box 709 Harvey, IL 60426 708-596-4040 |
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Western Region:
| Cicero 2831 South 49th Ave. Cicero, IL 60804 708-652-1284 |
Maywood Early Head Start 1100-1108 West Madison St. Maywood, IL 60153 708-865-0608 |
| Oak Park Head Start 44 West Madison Cicero, IL 60302 708-848-6476 |
Cicero Early Head Start Morton East High School 2423 South Austin - Room 140 Cicero, IL 60804 708-652-1220 |
| Franklin Park Head Start 10113 North Grand Franklin Park, IL 60131 847-288-1563 |
Resurrection Behavior Health Procare - Bellwood 330 Eastern Ave. Bellwood, IL 60104 708-547-7341 |
Resurrection Behavior Health Procare - Maywood 1204 Van Buren. Maywood, IL 60153 708-450-2060 |
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Northern Region:
| Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center 1500 McDaniel Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 847-859-8300 |
NW Prospect Heights |
| Maryville Academy Des Plaines 1170 River Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60016 847-298-1130 |
Ray Walker Head Start Schaumburg 654 Windsor Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-598-1020 |
Southwestern Region:
| Country Club Hills 17542 South Pulaski Rd. Country Club Hills, IL 60478 708-922-1975 |
Orland Park Head Start 7249 West Wheeler Dr. Orland Park, IL 60462 708-614-0926 |
| Indian Springs 7801 West 75th St. Bridgeview, IL 60455 708-496-8722 |
North Palos School District 117 7825 West 103rd Palos Hills, IL 60465 708-233-8095 |
| LaGrange School District 102 Head Start 9311 Shields Brookfield, IL 60513 708-482-2430 |
Pillars Community Services 8020 W. 87th Street Hickory Hills, Ill 60457 |
| LaGrange 701 South 7th Ave. LaGrange, IL 60525 708-482-2760 |
Robbins Head Start/Early HS 3518 West 139th St. Robbins, IL 60472 708-597-2500 |
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Fatherhood Demonstration Project
Teen Parent Services (TPS)
TPS is a state-funded program for teen parents and pregnant teens with the goal of keeping teens in school or getting them back to school in order to earn their high school diploma or GED equivalent. For eligible participants, TPS can assist with the costs associated with going to school, such as books, childcare, transportation, GED classes, uniforms and more. TPS also provides Family Case Management and information on other social services, including childcare, immunizations, literacy programs, housing, domestic violence and medical care.
Eligibility Requirements:
This program is available to all pregnant and parenting teens who reside in the following ZIP codes: 60104, 60126, 60130, 60131, 60141, 60153, 60154, 60155, 60158, 60159 (Bedford Park), 60171, 60176, 60301, 60302, 60303, 60304, 60305, 60402, 60455 (Bedford Park), 60458, 60459, 60480, 60499, 60501, 60513, 60521, 60523, 60525, 60526, 60527, 60534, 60546, 60558, 60570, 60650, 60707, 60804. Teens must be no older than 19 years and 9 months when they begin receiving services.
For more information:
Call 708-450-3500 and ask for the Teen Parent Services (TPS) Program