Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Please fill out the application with as much information as possible. Our Early Head Start classes are for children ages 0-3. Our home based options are available for children ages 0-3 and pregnant women. Our Head Start classes are for children ages 3-5 (If your child turns five after Sept 1st, 2023 they can still be eligible for Head Start services)
Parent/Guardian
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Email Address (Required)
Confirm Email Address
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Mobile Phone
Opt In for Text Messages
Yes
No
Home Phone
Work Phone
Ext.
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-racial/Biracial
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Other
Unspecified
White
Hispanic
Yes
No
Lives with Family
Yes
No
English Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
Amnaric
Arabic
Azeri
Chinese
Croation
English
Fanti
French
Fu-Zhou
Gujarati/Indian
Hindi
Italian
Japenese
Korean
Larsi/Persian
Mandarine
Mardna
Nepali
Portuguese
Punjabi
Sign Language
Spanish
Spanish
Swahili
Tagalog/Filipino
Telugu
Turkish
Urdu-Hindi
Vietnamese
Other Language Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Highest Grade Completed
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
College Degree/Training Cert.
College or Advance Training
General Education Diploma
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 9 or less
High School Graduate
Master's Degree
PhD
Some College
Unknown
Vocational/Technical School Grad
Employment Status
Full-time & Training
Full-time (35 hours/week or more)
In School
Job Training
Part-time & Training
Part-time (Under 35 hours/week)
Retired or Disabled
Seasonally Employed
Self-employed
Unemployed
Various Hours
Child's Relationship
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Custody
Yes
No
Provides Financial Support
Yes
No
Teen Parent
Yes
No
If Teen Parent, Subsidized?
Yes
No
Address
Is your family experiencing homelessness?
Yes
No
Living Address (Required)
Address Line 2
City (Required)
State (Required)
ZIP (Required)
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Mailing Address same as Living Address
Mailing Address
Address Line 2
City
State
ZIP
Additional Parent/Guardian
Is there another parent/guardian in the family?
Yes
No
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Email Address
Confirm Email Address
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
Mobile Phone
Opt In for Text Messages
Yes
No
Home Phone
Work Phone
Ext.
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-racial/Biracial
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Other
Unspecified
White
Hispanic
Yes
No
Lives with Family
Yes
No
English Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
Amnaric
Arabic
Azeri
Chinese
Croation
English
Fanti
French
Fu-Zhou
Gujarati/Indian
Hindi
Italian
Japenese
Korean
Larsi/Persian
Mandarine
Mardna
Nepali
Portuguese
Punjabi
Sign Language
Spanish
Spanish
Swahili
Tagalog/Filipino
Telugu
Turkish
Urdu-Hindi
Vietnamese
Other Language Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Highest Grade Completed
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
College Degree/Training Cert.
College or Advance Training
General Education Diploma
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 9 or less
High School Graduate
Master's Degree
PhD
Some College
Unknown
Vocational/Technical School Grad
Employment Status
Full-time & Training
Full-time (35 hours/week or more)
In School
Job Training
Part-time & Training
Part-time (Under 35 hours/week)
Retired or Disabled
Seasonally Employed
Self-employed
Unemployed
Various Hours
Child's Relationship
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Custody
Yes
No
Provides Financial Support
Yes
No
Teen Parent
Yes
No
If Teen Parent, Subsidized?
Yes
No
Family Information
Number of Parents/Guardians
One Parent Family
Two Parent Family
Relationship to Participant(s)
Foster parent(s) not including relatives
Grandparent(s)
Other
Parent(s) (e.g. biological, adoptive, stepparents)
Relative(s) other than grandparents
Primary Language at Home
American Sign Language
Amnaric
Arabic
Azeri
Chinese
Croation
English
Fanti
French
Fu-Zhou
Gujarati/Indian
Hindi
Italian
Japenese
Korean
Larsi/Persian
Mandarine
Mardna
Nepali
Portuguese
Punjabi
Sign Language
Spanish
Spanish
Swahili
Tagalog/Filipino
Telugu
Turkish
Urdu-Hindi
Vietnamese
Number in Household
Number in Family
Is your family receiving cash benefits or other services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program?
Yes
No
Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
Yes
No
Is your family receiving services from WIC?
Yes
No
WIC ID (if applicable)
Is your family receiving services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly referred to as Food Stamps?
Yes
No
Is at least one parent/guardian an active duty member of the United States military?
Yes
No
Is at least one parent/guardian a veteran of the United States military?
Yes
No
Child (Applicant)
This application can also be filled out for mothers who are pregnant. If you are applying as a pregnant mother, please put the new child's first and last name and the anticipated date of birth for your child where required.
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
Nickname
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-racial/Biracial
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Other
Unspecified
White
Hispanic
Yes
No
English Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
Amnaric
Arabic
Azeri
Chinese
Croation
English
Fanti
French
Fu-Zhou
Gujarati/Indian
Hindi
Italian
Japenese
Korean
Larsi/Persian
Mandarine
Mardna
Nepali
Portuguese
Punjabi
Sign Language
Spanish
Spanish
Swahili
Tagalog/Filipino
Telugu
Turkish
Urdu-Hindi
Vietnamese
Other Language Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Primary Health Coverage
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Combined Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid
No Insurance
Other
Private Health Insurance
Other Coverage
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Combined Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid
No Insurance
Other
Private Health Insurance
Insurance Number
Medicaid Eligibility
Not Eligible
On Medicaid
Potentially Eligible
Medicaid Number
Doctor/Medical Home
Advocate Bromenn Family Health
Angela Baja Catarinicchia
Bloomington Pediatrics
Candace Kudla
Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Chestnut Health Systems
CI Dental of Normal
Community Health Care Clinic
Comprehensive Prosthetics and or
Cunningham, Daniel Dr
Dr. Aaron Traeger
Dr. Adam Ebreo
Dr. Amanda Krutke
Dr. Amanda Quesenberry
Dr. Amy Harrison
Dr. Andrea Kane
Dr. Andrea Kane
Dr. Andrew Farraher
Dr. Andrew Wherley MD
Dr. Angela Cunningham
Dr. Angelito Fernandez
Dr. Anita Lee
Dr. Anita Tillman
Dr. Ashley Kohaus
Dr. Babugowda
Dr. Bandy
Dr. Bilal Mohamad
Dr. Bonnie Smith
Dr. Brenda Kube
Dr. Brewer
Dr. Brian Emm
Dr. Brittany King
Dr. Brockhouse
Dr. Buffey
Dr. Calvin Moy
Dr. Carl Peters
Dr. Catherine Bachtold
Dr. Chad Osbourne
Dr. Chisholm
Dr. Cynthia Thomas
Dr. Dalton
Dr. Daniel Gibson
Dr. Daniel Lau
Dr. Daniel Marley
Dr. Daniel Steadman
Dr. Daniel Stephen
Dr. Danielle VanderVeen
Dr. David Cummings
Dr. David Hume
Dr. David Milligan
Dr. Deanna Knoll
Dr. Dutta
Dr. Elizabeth Scanlon
Dr. Emm
Dr. Fulk
Dr. Galovan
Dr. Galvan
Dr. Gratkins
Dr. Haas
Dr. Hadden
Dr. Hoeshek
Dr. Ione Garcia
Dr. J.K. Saxena
Dr. James Hancock
Dr. James Zimmerman
Dr. Jean Kolb
Dr. Jennifer Stevens
Dr. Jennifer Whitfill
Dr. Jessica Logan
Dr. Jessica Sullivan
Dr. Jibran Naseer
Dr. Jodie Dewey
Dr. John Bandy
Dr. John Kincinas
Dr. John Tran
Dr. Kaye Toohill
Dr. Kimberli Hileman
Dr. Kimberly Marshall
Dr. Kimberly Nord
Dr. Kohaus
Dr. Kossler
Dr. Kristen Braun
Dr. Lacey Moy
Dr. Lalana Bubugauda
Dr. Larry Stalter
Dr. Laura Berk
Dr. Lawrence
Dr. Linda Fields
Dr. Lori Pegram
Dr. Lou
Dr. Madugula
Dr. Marchini
Dr. Maria Rosa
Dr. Maria Rosa
Dr. Marlene Roberson
Dr. Marley
Dr. Marshall
Dr. Mary Jo Krall
Dr. McBride
Dr. Menta OSF Medical Group
Dr. Michael Endris
Dr. Middleton
Dr. Mikesworth
Dr. Moy
Dr. Nyi
Dr. Obreo
Dr. Ogunleye
Dr. Osbourne
Dr. Patricia Brockhouse
Dr. Patricia Furnace
Dr. Paul Nord
Dr. Phyllis Coulter
Dr. Pogue
Dr. Rachael Dolton
Dr. Rachael Hudgins
Dr. Rebecca Proehl
Dr. Rebecca Sierra
Dr. Richard Wilmand
Dr. Rosa
Dr. Samina Fasihi Yousuf
Dr. Sanjay Saxena
Dr. Santiago
Dr. Sarah Dutta
Dr. Sharon Wissler
Dr. Sherri Thornton
Dr. Stephen Trainor
Dr. Susan Rausch
Dr. Swink
Dr. Thomas Murphy
Dr. Todd Kettering
Dr. Tom Kenney
Dr. Trina Scott
Dr. Victoria Brockhouse
Dr. Wellman
Dr. Woods
Dr. Worth
Dr. Zotz
Drs. Doran/Efaw/Capodice
Dwight Medical Center
Eckelmann-Taylor Speech/Hearing
Gibson Area Hospital/Health Serv
Healthy Families of Illinois
Heartland Sister Clinic
IWIN
James Zimmerman
Jen Trimble
K. Quillmann CNP
Kristy Braun CPNP
Livingston County Health Dept.
Mary Kennedy CNP
MaryAnn Chinyelu Fisher
McLean County Health Dept.
Nancy White RNCNP
Normal Lions Club
Nurse Jenny Strange
OSF Family Medicine CHENOA
OSF Fort Jesse Family Medicine
OSF Medical Group - Pedatrics
OSF Medical Group Family Med
OSF St. James Hospital
OSF St. Joseph Hospital
OsfMg Pediatrics- BLM
Patricia A Decker APNCPN
Planned Parenthood
Rush Medical Center
Stephen Trainor, MD
Sue McGinness APNCNP
Sugar Creek Medical Associates
The Doctor's Office
WIC
Dental Coverage
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Combined Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid
No Insurance
Other
Private Health Insurance
Dental Coverage Number
Dentist/Dental Home
Access Dental & Orthodontics
Affilated Dentists
Affiliated Dentist
Affordable Dentistry
Apple Dental Care
Bloomington Family Dental
Carley Family Dental
Chestnut Family Dental
Chestnut Health Systems
Children's Center for Dentistry
Delta Dental of Illinois
Dental Sealants & More
Dental Smiles of Joliet
Dr. Burgess
Dr. Caruse
Dr. Dietz
Dr. Fox
Dr. Leverton
Dr. Oui
Dr. Roth
Dr. Slavin
Dr. Steadman
Dr. Welchey
Everyones Family Dental
General Family Denistry
Lakewood
McLean County Health Dept.
Optium Dentist
Orland Park Dental Service
Ottawa Children's Dentistry
Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington
Prestine Dental
Randolp & Associates, DDS
Secure Dental
St. Bernard Hospital Dental Cen
The Foehr Group
Utica Family Dental
Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development?
Yes
No
Is there anything else you want to tell us about your child?
Location Preferences
Which program are you applying for? (Required)
Head Start 2025 - 2026
Early Head Start 2025 - 2026
Location Preference
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1st Location Preference
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2nd Location Preference
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3rd Location Preference
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- Your Address
- Available Locations
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to find a provider in your area.
Additional Applicant
Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?
Add Another Applicant
Siblings
Are there other children in the family?
Add a Sibling
Thank you for your interest in Heartland Head Start. Please hit the submit button to finalize your application. Someone will contact you to talk about the rest of the process.
Required information is missing, see above.