Acknowledging Head Start ‘champions’ for Teacher Appreciation Week
May 05 2025
Geminus Head Start teachers deserve all the praise this Teacher Appreciation Week. Dr. Karen Carradine and Brandy Jania share their personal Head Start connections.
Geminus is a member of Regional Care Group Serving Indiana Families.
Making a Difference in the Lives of Our Neighbors.
Meet Geminus. We provide social services to children and families, including early childhood education, family services and preventative programs in Northwest and Northern Indiana. Through partnerships with community-based health care providers, social service organizations and early childhood education programs, we help Hoosiers access high-quality and affordable programs that support whole-person care—all toward our goal of building resilient communities.
Geminus Cares
Geminus addresses the emerging needs of area families. Our main goal is to build resiliency across generations while providing comprehensive care that supports our clients’ well-being.
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PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE RESOURCES
Early childhood education is a vital precursor to success in school—and beyond. Geminus connects your family to a variety of services, including Head Start. We also provide assistance to childcare providers, helping ensure that families have access to quality care.
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ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Geminus supports families across generations through a variety of family service programs. Every year, family service programs at Geminus reach thousands of Hoosiers and provide critical social service resources to support children and families. Our family service programs help strengthen families, reduce domestic violence and more.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND SUICIDE PREVENTION
Geminus prevention services is focused on promoting mental health and reducing substance misuse. We use evidence-based strategies to educate youth, adults, agencies and communities across the state about reducing or preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
Geminus also facilitates mental health and substance misuse coalitions such as the Northwest Indiana Suicide Prevention Council and SAFE for Lake County.
Post Tribune: Porter County marks Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheels, program outside courthouse
Apr 21 2025
Geminus Community Partners Program staff joined other service agencies to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Porter County Courthouse.
Post Tribune: Against Trump tidal wave of cuts, Mrvan lends support to Head Start: “being able to see hope in young children’s eyes”
Feb 21 2025
“I want to make sure that the parents and those that may think they don’t have a voice know we will collectively stand up for young children…” Mrvan said.