Children Services Income Guidelines
Income Guidelines
Head Start/Early Head Start Programs
Families can access quality Head Start/Early Head Start programs that offer quality care and development with a unique supportive services component for little or no cost. Families are required to meet the income guidelines.
The chart below indicates the Head Start/Early Head Start required maximum income for a household based on family size.
| Family Size | Household Income |
| 1 | $10,890 |
| 2 | 14,710 |
| 3 | 18,350 |
| 4 | 22,350 |
| 5 | 26,170 |
| 6 | 29,990 |
| 7 | 33,810 |
| 8 | 37,630 |
Infant Toddler Care/Child Care/School Age Programs
Whether it’s full day care for an infant or toddler or an after-school program for a school age child, working families can access quality programming for a small co-payment when they meet the income guidelines.
| Family Size | Maximum Monthly Income |
| 2 | $2,268 |
| 3 | 2,857 |
| 4 | 3,446 |
| 5 | 4,035 |
| 6 | 4,624 |
| 7 | 5,214 |
| 8 | 5,802 |
Click here to learn more about child care eligibility:
Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Eligibility Calculator