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What Works for Health: Chicago Child-Parent Centers

Description:

Chicago Child-Parent Centers (CPC) provide preschool education and comprehensive family support to children from families with low incomes for up to six years. Classes are small, allowing teachers to use a child-centered, individualized approach. Children also receive free breakfast and lunch daily, and vision and hearing screening upon enrollment. Parents are required to participate at least half a day per week. Staff conduct home visits and refer families to social service agencies as needed. CPC uses Title I funds and operates through the Chicago Public School system. The program started in 1967 at four sites. As of 2022, CPC programs operate in 26 centers in the Chicago area, eight in Minnesota, and one in Wisconsin. (author abstract)

Resource Type:
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Country:
United States
State(s)/Territories/Tribal Nation(s):
Illinois; Minnesota; Wisconsin

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