Head Start
Head Start is a federally funded program for income eligible families with preschool children three to five years of age.
"Educating Children, Empowering Families, Strengthening Communities"
About Our Program
SIU Head Start is a program operated by Southern Illinois University Carbondale on a federal grant. The program is designed to serve children three to five years of age from families qualifying for Head Start throughout Jackson and Williamson Counties.
Head Start helps all children succeed by providing a comprehensive program that provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically.
2024-2025 Enrollment
If you are interested in applying for your child to attend, please complete the Enrollment Interest 2024-2025 form.
Parents:
Head Start recognizes that, as parents, you are the first and most important teachers of your children. We encourage you to participate in our program. We offer opportunities for you to become involved in classroom activities, in developing center programs, and direct involvement in the decision making of program planning and operation. We are hopeful that your experiences in Head Start will enhance your parenting skills and ability to make decisions.
Disclaimer:
This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH011588-05 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 SIU Carbondale Head Start and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.