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Head Start is based on the premise that all children have certain needs and that children of families with limited resources can benefit from a comprehensive developmental program designed to meet those needs. 

Head Start also believes that the child's family, as well as the community, must be involved to truly benefit the child. Head Start also works with parents to help them build better lives for their children. Parents are directly involved in planning Head Start policies and activities. We also invite all parents to volunteer in the program.

Two Rivers Head Start Agency offers a free half-day preschool Head Start Program for income-eligible children throughout Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, Grundy and Boone Counties in Illinois. Two Rivers also offers a full year/full day program for parents who are working or enrolled in school. Fees are minimal for full year/full day and based on a sliding income scale. This program is offered in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Human Services. Two Rivers accepts children from age three through five (not eligible for kindergarten). Ten percent of enrollment slots are made available to children with disabilities.

Two Rivers Head Start Agency also operates a home-based Early Head Start Program for pregnant women and eligible infants and children between the ages of 0 and 3. Sites are located in Aurora, Elgin, and Carpentersville.

All of our programs are geared toward making children successful. We teach our children to use language effectively. We help them to develop an interest and curiosity about the world. We encourage them to express themselves creatively. Also, we educate them on how to handle their emotions in a positive and constructive way. Two Rivers Head Start teaches children to learn, explore and play. 

Call us at 630 264-1444 to find out about enrolling your child.
 

 

 Head Start Builds Families!
 

Head Start Family Income Guidelines for 2005

Size of family unit

Poverty guideline

 

 

  1..………………………………………………………………………………….….. 9,800

2………………………………………………………………………………………13.200

3………………………………………………………………………………………16,600

4………………………………………………………………………………………20.000

5………………………………………………………………………………………23.400

6………………………………………………………………………………………26,800

7………………………………………………………………………………………30.200

8………………………………………………………………………………………33.600

     For family units with more than 8, add……………………………3,400 for each additional

 

 


 

March 17, 2006