Head Start

The Geminus Head Start program is excited to announce that applications for the 2026-2027 school year begins on March 1.

Geminus' Dr. Karen Carradine and Brandi Jania join Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer on this episode of Building Blocks Podcast. They share how the Head Start and Early Head Start programs are transforming lives in Northwest Indiana.

Geminus Head Start teachers deserve all the praise this Teacher Appreciation Week. Dr. Karen Carradine and Brandy Jania share their personal Head Start connections.

“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.

A federal freeze to Head Start programs disrupted the lives of families that depend on them. Rep. Mrvan points to the successes of Head Start students.

Rep. Mrvan and Mayor Eddie Melton visited a Head Start facility, where they emphasized the need for the federally funded education program.

U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan visited the Geminus St. Mark Early Learning Academy to highlight Head Start.

Geminus hosted Congressman Frank Mrvan at its Head Start St. Mark Early Learning Academy in Gary for a tour and press conference.

Congressman Frank Mrvan visited St. Mark Early Learning Academy for a tour, immediately followed by a press conference. Speakers stressed the significance of Head Start and what it offers to children, families and the greater community.

Geminus Head Start officially cut the ribbon on its new Porter County Early Learning Academy on Thursday, as it seeks to provide much needed childcare services for unincorporated South Haven and surrounding communities.