Type of service: Early Childhood Education What they do: Preschool Who is eligible? Ages 3-5 years. Must reside within District 117. Must complete screening and intake to be eligible for openings. Program prioritizes "at-risk" children. No enrollment deadline. Referral needed? Referrals accepted but not needed. Best way to access services: Call office or walk in.
Type of service: Early Childhood Special Education What they do: Services provide specific learning activities for children within a developmentally appropriate framework. Due to the developmental level of the children, activities use play-like materials while also using different teaching strategies to build upon the child’s individual strengths and to improve areas of weakness. Instruction takes place within a small group or whole class setting, and lessons are designed to address children’s individual needs. Who is eligible? Anyone residing within the Four Rivers 19 school districts Referral needed? Yes Best way to access services: Call office.
Address: 936 W. Michigan Ave., Jacksonville Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone number: 217-245-7174
Type of service: Developmental Screenings What they do: Screenings to assess a child’s overall development and address concerns that a parent may have. Who is eligible? Children ages 2.5 through 5 years old residing within the Four Rivers 19 school districts Referral needed? No Best way to access services: Call office.
Address: 936 W. Michigan Ave., Jacksonville Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone number: 217-245-7174
Type of service: Childcare Resource and Referral What they do: Assist families in obtaining community resources and quality, affordable child care to help children reach their greatest potential. Offer the childcare assistance program and have a team of consultants that work directly with childcare providers to ensure they are offering quality childcare. Who is eligible? Open to those who meet income requirements - at or below 162% of the Federal Poverty Level. Referral needed? No Best way to access services: Online/in person/over phone
Address: 901 South Spring Street, Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704 Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone number: 217-525-2805 or 1-800-676-2805 Email: info@ccpoint.org
Type of service: Supportive Services What they do: Parent Education, Parent Support, Prenatal and birth support (doula) Who is eligible? Must reside within district 117. Parent education for parents of children ages 0-3. Prenatal support/doula for expecting parents. Free! Program prioritizes "at-risk" children and families. Referral needed? Not required but they are accepted Best way to access services: Call office or walk in.
Type of service: Disability Services What they do: Early Intervention (ages 0-3 years) Referral needed? No Best way to access services: Call
Address: 125 S. Webster Ave., Jacksonville Phone number: 217-245-8755
District 117 Special Services and Early Intervention - Clay Court
Type of service: Disability Services What they do: Speech therapy, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy - provided at the child's school, wherever it is (even if it is a special school in another city) Who is eligible? Ages 0-18. Must reside within district 117. Complete evaluation/testing through social worker/psychologist in order to qualify for services. Referral needed? No Best way to access services: Call
Address: 310 N. Clay Court, Jacksonville Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone number: 217-243-7402