Head Start

Empower. Inspire. Teach.

It is the mission of the Head Start Program in partnership with our communities to provide positive educational experiences to low income families and their children younger than age five to develop life long learners and to ensure families are ready to enter Kindergarten successfully.

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Early Childhood Education and Parent Engagement: Head Start with CAPCIL

The Head Start program, in partnership with CAPCIL (Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois), offers exceptional early childhood programming tailored to children from birth to age five. With a strong commitment to nurturing young minds, Head Start provides a first-class educational experience that fosters holistic development. What sets this program apart is its dedication to engaging parents actively in their children's learning journey, both within the classroom and at home. By empowering parents to be active participants in their child's education, Head Start and CAPCIL create a supportive and enriching environment that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Empowering Families for Lifelong Learning and Well-Being: A Comprehensive Approach with CAPCIL

CAPCIL's mission is to empower families through a holistic approach, offering training that equips them with the skills to establish and sustain lifelong learning habits. Beyond education, the program provides ongoing guidance and support, nurturing healthy parent-child relationships. This comprehensive initiative also extends its reach to offer supportive services tailored to each family's unique needs. By imparting financial literacy and promoting family well-being, CAPCIL not only fosters stability but also paves the way for stronger, thriving communities.

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Head Start Directory

  • Piatt Head Start

    315 N. Main Street Cisco, IL 61830


    217-699-2382

  • Menard Head Start

    511 S. 6th Street Petersburg, IL 62675


    217-632-0188

  • Mason II Head Start

    450 Southmoor Avenue Manito, IL 62546


    309-613-2821

  • Mason I & EHS

    301 S. Dale Street Havana, IL 62644


    309-543-6988

  • Logan Early Head Start

    721 Wyatt Avenue Lincoln, IL 62656


    217-737-5012

  • Logan II Head Start

    200 Centennial Courts Lincoln, IL 62656


    217-735-2398

  • Logan I & III Head Start

    2018 N. Kickapoo Street Lincoln, IL 62656


    217-732-3448

  • Fulton IV Head Start

    15501 E. Avenue L Lewistown, IL 61542


    309-267-2422

  • Fulton I, II, III & EHS

    1055 W. Locust Street Canton, IL 61520


    309-649-1549

  • Dewitt Head Start

    45 Cedar Square Clinton, IL 61727


    217-935-4429

This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH013117  from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.