2026-2027 Head Start Enrollment
Feb 19 2026
The Geminus Head Start program is excited to announce that applications for the 2026-2027 school year begins on March 1.
Head Start
Teaching children. Serving families.
Head Start is a nationally-recognized non-profit assisting income-eligible families with core areas of childhood development and family services. At no cost to you, we will provide access to resources to help your child thrive in the classroom and in life.
Proudly Serving: Pregnant mothers, children from birth to 5 years old and their families with convenient access to high-quality early learning and social services.
Our Qualifications
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Our programs serve around 2,000 children and families each year
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Offered services to Lake and Porter County families since 1997
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Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
How We Can Assist Your Family and Kids
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Child Development & Education
- School Readiness
- Language & literacy
- Math, science & social awareness
- Health, nutrition & physical development
- Special education services (IEP & IFSP)
- Research-based curriculum & assessments
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Family Services
- Individualized family support
- Parent education & trainings
- Family life practices: advocacy & self-sufficiency
- Family goal setting & referrals
- Crisis intervention & emergency support
- Shared governance: program decision-making
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Healthy Beginnings
- Up-to-date school physicals & dentals
- Up-to-date immunizations
- Well baby checks
- Follow-up services & support
- Healthy family habits training
- Mental health services
- USDA-approved healthy breakfast, lunch & snacks
Programs
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Prenatal
Pregnancy – Early Postpartum
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Early Head Start
Birth – 3
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Head Start
Ages 3 – 5
A Head Start for School, A Head Start for Life
We can talk all day about the benefits of Head Start, but the numbers speak for themselves. Learn more about the goals and progress we are making for families in Northwest Indiana.
Resources
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Apply Today
Parents who have children with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged to apply!
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Application Requirements
Necessary documents and downloadable forms
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Phone Number
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Email
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Handbook/Resources
Learn about our work and plans for the future.
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Lakeshore Public Media – Building Blocks Podcast: A Lifelong Impact with a “Head Start”
May 27 2025
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.
Blog: 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.
This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH012496 and 05HP000419 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Geminus and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.