HEAD START and EARLY HEAD START
Lifelink's Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide a high quality, comprehensive child development and social service program for young children and their families. The programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Head Start and Early Head Start provide services to children and families in the following areas:
- Early Childhood Development
- Health
- Disabilities
- Family & Community Partnership
- Parent Involvement
For office locations, please refer to the table below.
HEAD START OFFICE LOCATIONS
Lifelink's Head Start is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Children and Family Services and the National Association for the Education of Young Children
To enroll in Head Start, a child must be three or four years old on or by September 1 of the program year. Two program options are offered, including the 'home based program' and 'center based classrooms'. These two options offer the opportunity to serve the entire DuPage County area.
Children with special needs are welcome in any of Lifelink's programs, and eligibility to participate in these programs is determined by age and income.
For more information on Head Start or Early Head Start, please call 630-521-8094.
HEAD START
Lifelink Head Start serves children ages three to five years and their families. Head Start provides comprehensive health, education, nutrition and social services to children, while promoting parent interaction and involvement.
- Center-based all-day classrooms: Class rooms are available in Bensenville and Carol Stream. Parents must be in school or working full-time to qualify for the all-day program. Families receive regular home visits in addition to classroom services.
EARLY HEAD START
Lifelink Early Head Start serves children ages birth to three years and their families, as well as pregnant mothers. EarlyHead Start staff focus on providing parents with the knowledge needed to raise healthy children and create positive learning environments in the home and the classroom.
- Center-based all-day classrooms: Class rooms are available in Bensenville. Parents must be in school or working full-time to qualify for the all-day program. Families receive regular home visits in addition to classroom services.
EARLY HEAD START OFFICE LOCATIONS
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