Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs

We offer two home visiting programs that help you be sure your child reaches their full developmental potential while also supporting you through parenthood and reaching your personal goals.

For children ages 0–3

Healthy Families Illinois

For new or expectant parents under age 25 who live in the following zip codes: 60622, 60624, 60634, 60639, 60641, 60647, 60651

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Early Head Start

For children 0-3 years old,
living in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

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Healthy Families Illinois

Program Information

Program Requirements

To participate in the HFI Program you must:

  • Be expecting or have a newborn 
  • Be age 25 years or younger
  • Live in one of the following zip codes: 60622, 60624, 60634, 60639, 60641, 60647, 60651
Get Started

Hours:

Varies

Location:

Your Home

Contact:

Ashley Rivera
arivera@eriehouse.org
(773) 937-2591

Early Head Start

Program Information

Help your child reach their full developmental potential and reach your personal goals.

Our home visiting program provides:

  • Weekly 90-minute visits in your home
  • Fun, educational activities
  • Twice-monthly socialization groups and field trips
  • Bilingual services
  • Support for parents in reaching your goals
Get Started

Hours:

Varies 

Location:

Your Home

Contact:

Carmen Lopez
clopez@eriehouse.org
(773) 937-0123

Program Requirements

  • Must live in the Back of the Yards neighborhood
  • For children ages 0-3 
Get Started

Hours:

Varies

Location:

Your Home

Contact:

Carmen Lopez
clopez@eriehouse.org
(773) 937-0123

OUR IMPACT

92% of 5-year-olds

tested as

Kindergarten Ready

Illinois ExceleRate

recognized our program
with its highest mark—the

Gold Circle of Quality

91% of children

met

Widely Held Expectations

for literacy

Meet Our Participants: The Rios Family

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PROGRAM NEWS & EVENTS

News

Jul 29 2020

The ECE CEO Roundtable: Invest in our children at birth to build racial equity

Download the op-ed here. En Español aquí. Now is the time for radical change to ensure our children ...

May 18 2020

Early Childhood Team Builds Community and Continues to Support Families While Looking to the Future

At Erie House, our NAEYC-accredited, full-day early childhood education program provides a safe, nurturing space for children ages 2-5, supporting ...
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Events

There are no upcoming program events at this time.