Chicago Early Childhood Program Locator
Finding quality Early Childhood Education programs for your child has never been this easy! Whether you are looking for a program near your home or near your job, the Chicago Early Childhood Program Locator can help you find what you're looking for. There are many Early Childhood Education programs for children ages 3 to 5 with varying services, hours and fees-- whether it's a half day at your neighborhood public school or a full day at your community center.
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Chicago Neighborhood Resource Directory
This Directory has been compiled by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services and Chapin Hall to assist Chicago families in connecting to available resources in their communities. Assembled using public information, this Directory contains listings of services available to Chicago families in the areas of health care, nutrition, social services, education, senior services, and employment organized geographically by Chicago's 77 Community Areas. The providers listed in this Directory are a combination of city- and state-funded providers as well as private schools and providers.
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago's Food Bank, is a non-profit food distribution center providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our communities. Use the Agency Locator to find a food pantry, soup kitchen or shelter in your community.
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Recruitment Resources
Radio Station Van Hits
Do you want a radio station at your next recruitment event? Agencies with an upcoming recruitment event can benefit from a radio station van to help draw a crowd, pass out freebies and add music to your event! If you are interested in having a radio station van at your next event, please contact cvera@veracommunications.com.
Matched Effort
Door-to-door recruitment continues to be an effective way to have a one on one conversation with prospective Head Start families. You can enhance your outreach efforts through a matched effort with COFI. DFSS will provide agencies with two COFI Head Start ambassadors to assist with door-to-door recruitment. We ask that agencies assign staff to accompany COFI in this outreach. Your staff will benefit from new skills and your agency will benefit from the recruitment efforts. For more information, please contact cvera@veracommunications.com.
