EARLY BIRD System & Training 

Early Bird: Chicago Commons Database 

Children enrolled in GHC programming are assigned a funding source based on qualification and service providers they qualify for. A Child may have more than one funding source. GHC serves children funded by the Chicago Commons in the following programs: Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS). Children enrolled in these programs may also be dually enrolled in other funded programs like Preschool For All (PFA) and Prevention Initiative( Department of Family Support Services). Children enrolled in EHS, and HS must be input into the Chicago Commons EARLY BIRD  Database upon enrollment without exception. GHC Staff is assigned funding sources based on qualifications. Staff may be counted for more than one funding source. All Staff assigned to HS and EHS classrooms must be entered into the  Chicago Commons database upon hire.