CNE Programs Overview

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Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of each family, from expectant parents to working families and those in need of additional support services.

Support for Expecting Parents

Prenatal Parents

Workshops & Support Groups

Head Start / Early Head Start

We host a workshop series that brings pregnant and parenting people together to learn from each other about pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period and more.

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Home Visiting Services

Head Start / Early Head Start

Our Home Visiting Program brings Head Start/Early Head Start services directly to families with children from birth to age five through weekly home visits and twice-monthly group activities.

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Early Childhood Education

Ages 0-3

Home Visiting Services

Head Start / Early Head Start

Our Home Visiting Program brings Head Start/Early Head Start services directly to families with children from birth to age five through weekly home visits and twice-monthly group activities.

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Low Cost Childcare Centers

Head Start / Early Head Start

The Center-Based option is a Head Start program designed to provide a quality early education experience to enhance your child's learning and development. For children ages 0-3, CNE funds three classrooms at Swift Child Care Center in Skokie.

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Child Care Subsidies through CCAP

Child Care Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services

CNE also administers a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to provide child care subsidies to approximately 100 children

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Early Childhood Education

Ages 3-5

Home Visiting Services

Head Start / Early Head Start

Our Home Visiting Program brings Head Start/Early Head Start services directly to families with children from birth to age five through weekly home visits and twice-monthly group activities.

Learn more about Head Start

Low Cost Childcare Centers

Head Start / Early Head Start

The Center-Based option is a Head Start program designed to provide a quality early education experience to enhance your child's learning and development. For children ages 3-5, CNE funds two different center-based childcare options:

Swift Child Care Center
Three classrooms in Skokie serve children from birth to age 5.

McGaw YMCA
Two classrooms at Family Focus in Evanston serve children ages 3-5.

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Additional Childcare Options

Preschool for All - Illinois State Board of Education

CNE partners with five local early education centers to provide Preschool for All (PFA) services for up to 118 children ages 3-5, specifically those that may benefit from additional academic support.

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Child Care Subsidies through CCAP

Child Care Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services

CNE also administers a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to provide child care subsidies to approximately 100 children

Learn more about CCAP

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Community Partners

Mental Health Services for Children & Families

Preschool for All - Illinois State Board of Education

Administers program to provide no-cost health and crisis trauma services to children and families.

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English Language Classes

Multiple series of English Language classes - offered to both Head Start enrolled parents and ot the broader community.