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Head Start
CSFA Number: 444-80-0212
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
DFCS
Agency Contact
Cindy Wall
217-785-2559
cynthia.wall@illinois.gov
Short Description
The Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO) is a federal-state partnership funded by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start as the state point of contact for Head Start and collaboration to assist in building early childhood systems and access to comprehensive services for all low income children. The Illinois HSSCO: • Encourages widespread collaboration between Head Start and other appropriate programs, services and initiatives. • Augments Head Start's capacity to be a partner in State initiatives on behalf of children and families; and • Facilitates Head Start's involvement in state policies, plans, processes, and decisions affecting the Head Start target population. The HSSCO accomplishes these purposes by working with Head Start, state, federal and community stakeholders in the eight federal priority areas of child care, education, health, welfare, community services, disabilities, homeless services, and family literacy. The HSSCO provides education about Head Start, supplies resources and information to support state and local partnerships, and facilitates the development of statewide agreements.
Federal Authorization
The creation of State and National Collaboration Offices is authorized by Section 642B(a)(2)(A) of the Head Start Act.
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Title 89: Chapter IV: Subchapter a: Part 50: Section 50.610
Objective
The Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO) is a federal-state partnership funded by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start as the state point of contact for Head Start and collaboration to assist in building early childhood systems and access to comprehensive services for all low income children. The Illinois HSSCO: • Encourages widespread collaboration between Head Start and other appropriate programs, services and initiatives. • Augments Head Start's capacity to be a partner in State initiatives on behalf of children and families; and • Facilitates Head Start's involvement in state policies, plans, processes, and decisions affecting the Head Start target population. The HSSCO accomplishes these purposes by working with Head Start, state, federal and community stakeholders in the eight federal priority areas of child care, education, health, welfare, community services, disabilities, homeless services, and family literacy. The HSSCO provides education about Head Start, supplies resources and information to support state and local partnerships, and facilitates the development of statewide agreements.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
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Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
N/A
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
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Application Procedures
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Criteria Selecting Proposals
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Award Procedures
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Deadlines
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Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
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Appeals
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Renewals
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Formula Matching Requirements
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Uses and Restrictions
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Reports
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Audits
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Records
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Account Identification
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Obligations
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Range and Average of Financial Assistance
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Program Accomplishments
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Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
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Regional or Local Assistance Location
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Headquarters Office
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Program Website
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Example Projects
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Published Date
7/1/2021
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $270,095
FY 2018 : $218,546
FY 2019 : $161,823
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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