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HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START | SOUTHERN SEVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Head Start is an educational program to help prepare children for transition into kindergarten and provides health screenings and nutrients. Transportation is available at most locations. Early Head Start is specific to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Offers home-based options with a weekly visit from a teacher in the family's home along with two special days a month for activities with other families.

Physical Address

1230 Commercial Park Road, Metropolis, IL 62960

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;

Application process

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Fee

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Required documents

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Eligibility

Children ages birth-5 Priority is given to families that: - Meet income guidelines - Receive TANF or SSI - Have children in foster care - Have children with special needs - Are experiencing homelessness A limited number of over income slots are available

Languages

English

Service area

Union County, Illinois Hardin County, Illinois Pulaski County, Illinois Massac County, Illinois Alexander County, Illinois Pope County, Illinois Johnson County, Illinois

Agency info

SOUTHERN SEVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Public health services.