General Info

Head Start is a part of Riverbend Head Start & Family Services, offering early childhood services. Operational since 1916, Riverbend Head Start & Family Services supports the families and individuals of Madison County. Based in Alton, Ill., the organization offers services through its Family Foundations, Head Start and Transitions Counseling programs that serve more than 4,000 people each year. For the young child Riverbend Head Start & Family Services offer early childhood education as well as health and nutrition services. For families and individuals they offer mental health counseling, social services, family literacy and various individual strengthening and family support services.