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We are now enrolling pregnant mothers and those with children upwards to historic period 5. IAFCs Early Learning Program options include centers and abode visiting. Our enrollment specialists are here to reply any questions you may have and guide you through the enrollment process. Learn more or let us know how we can assistance.

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Whether your child is attention our Early Learning Programs under the hybrid model or fully remotely, the learning can go on while at habitation! Bank check back every week for new activities and special surprises!

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Si su hijo asiste a nuestros Programas de Aprendizaje Temprano bajo el modelo híbrido o totalmente remotamente, ¡el aprendizaje puede continuar mientras está en casa! ¡Vuelve cada semana para ver nuevas actividades y sorpresas especiales!

Chicago Early Learning - Enrollment Outreach and Recruitment: Community Partner Grant Opportunity
Interested organizations across multiple sectors (wellness, social service, food pantries, mutual aid, etc.) are invited to employ (DEADLINE JULY 4, 2021) for funds up to $16,000 to implement innovative, customs-level strategies to increase applications to CEL programs in their communities. CPS is particularly interested in connecting families of 4 year old children to full-24-hour interval, Universal Pre-M programs in their local schools.

CEL Community Partner Grant Opportunity RFP
Community Partner Grant Opportunity Application (DEADLINE JULY 4, 2021)

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Did you know brain development actually begins before nativity?

At Illinois Action for Children, we're committed to helping children build a foundation for life-long success. It's more than preschool—information technology'due south a comprehensive approach to early on learning that can actually start during pregnancy, believe it or non.

What can our early learning programs do for you and your children?

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Illinois Action for Children'southward Early Learning Programs Serving West and S Suburbs of Cook Canton

Home Visiting — For pregnant women and families of infants, toddlers, and children upwards to three years old.

Early on Learning Centers — For children up to five years erstwhile.

Early Learning Partners — For children upwardly to five years former.

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Our early learning programs aren't just proven, they're open up to all eligible families.

Illinois Activity for Children has four convenient, straight-operated Early Learning Plan sites servicing:

HARVEY-S Holland - Children ages 3 – 5 years
DOLTON - Pregnant women and children ages 0 – v years
CHICAGO HEIGHTS - Children ages iii – v years
FORD HEIGHTS - Pregnant women and children ages 0 – v years

Currently serving 454 families through our directly-operated centers in the southern suburbs of Cook County, Illinois Action for Children's Early Learning Programs provide year-round, total-day programs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.thou. We serve families from pregnancy through 5 years erstwhile.

Illinois Action for Children has identified children with special needs as a Priority Population to exist recruited and served by our Early Learning Programs. We provide supports for children with special needs and so that they can integrate into regular early on childhood classrooms with additional resources to support the child and family.

Transportation services are an available to children within Illinois Action for Children's Early on Learning Programs. Our goal is to ensure safety, smooth, and timely transportation of children participating in transportation services on a daily basis and for special events.

Whole-family supports are provided in Illinois Activity for Children'southward Early on Learning Programs to maintain supportive and empowering relationships, beginning at enrollment. We assess the needs of families, identify their goals, and provide access to advisable resources to build a civilization of authentic family support and engagement.

Nutritious meals are provided daily for children within Illinois Action for Children'southward Early on Learning Programs. We ensure compliance with the requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Stats on Illinois Action for Children's Early Learning Programs

997

Families served across programs.

128

Fathers/father figures actively engaged in male-focused programs.

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Since our founding in 1969, Illinois Activity for Children has worked to create systems of early care education that help strengthen families and communities.

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