Provider Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Early Head Start and/or Head Start provider in Illinois. To get started, please complete this interest form and someone will be in touch with you within 3-5 business days.

For currently licensed child care providers


Note: We operate in specific, census-designated high-need areas. If your location falls outside of our service areas, we can work on determining if your agency’s service area is considered high-need, but cannot guarantee partnership.


Currently served: How many children, per age group, are currently being served?
Federal Poverty Guidelines

Early Head Start and Head Start eligibility is based on age, income and need. The majority of families must be below poverty or priority population. There is an allowance for a small percentage of children between 101-130% poverty and over income. Priority populations are families receiving TANF/SSI, foster children and families in temporary living situations.




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