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Blue Cap
Sunshine Day Care Program
Marge Pyzac
1962 Broadway
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 389-8137
Cook County
Integrates children with and without disabilities in a structured and nurturing day care setting.
Ages: 2-5.
Cost: state funded.
Possible wait list.

Chicago Commons
Spring Parent Forum
Where: Guadalupano Family Center
1814 S. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 722-0115
Contact: Felicia Martinez to confirm your participation.
When: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Chicago Commons is a non-for-profit agency that provides Head Start Childcare services for three communities. The bi-annual Parent Training Forum provides resources to 80-100 families.

Christopher House - Logan Square
Contact: Caroline Yankee, Social Service Worker
3255 W. Altgeld St.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-4073
Cook County
Christopher House provides free or reduced cost early childhood education services and high quality childcare as well as family support services. They welcome and support children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.
Ages: 3-5.
Cost: state-funded. Families must meet federal and/or state eligibility guidelines.
Possible wait list. 

Christopher House - Greenview
Contact: Megan Lytle, Social Service Worker
2507 N. Greenview Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 472-1083
Cook County
Christopher House provides free or reduced cost early childhood education services and high quality childcare as well as family support services. They welcome and support children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.
Ages: 2-5.
Cost: state-funded. Families must meet federal and/or state eligibility guidelines.
Possible wait list.

Christopher House - Rogers Park
Contact: Megan Lytle, Social Service Worker
7059 N. Greenview Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 274-5477
Cook County
Christopher House provides free or reduced cost early childhood education services and high quality childcare as well as family support services. They welcome and support children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.
Ages: 3-5.
Cost: state-funded. Families must meet federal and/or state eligibility guidelines.
Possible wait list.

Christopher House - Uptown
Contact: Beth Gary, Michelle Ruiz, or Jesus Ruiz
4701 N. Winthrop St.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-4540
Cook County
Christopher House provides free or reduced cost early childhood education services and high quality childcare as well as family support services. They welcome and support children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.
Ages: birth to 5 years.
Cost: state-funded. Families must meet federal and/or state eligibility guidelines.
Possible wait list.

 

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