Geminus Head Start English Brochure 2011 2012 School Year

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Copy of Birth Certificate Immunization Record Proof of Residency (for Hammond/Lake Ridge)

Income documentation for the last 12 months may include the following: W-2s Tax Return SSI TANF Documentation Child Support Pay Stubs Unemployment Compensation

Geminus Head Start SITE SiteINFORMATION Information Call toll free for all locations/programs

1-888-893-6891 Lake County, Indiana Gary East Chicago Cedar Lake Merrillville

Head Start Teaching Children - Serving Families

Lake Station Hobart Hammond Lake Ridge Porter County, Indiana Valparaiso Chesterton

Children with special needs & disabilities are always welcomed and encouraged to apply!

Hebron Home-Based Head Start Lake and Porter Counties

PARTNERING FOR THE FUTURE Head Start Administration

8400 Louisiana Street Merrillville, Indiana 46410 (219) 757-1800 www.geminus.org www.geminusheadstart.org Sanford R, Kauffman, President Geminus Corporation Dr. Leonard Jozwiak, Vice-President Geminus Head Start

In accordance with federal law and the United States Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability.�

Toll Free: 1-888-893-6891 Head Start services are provided through federal funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services

Geminus Head Start is a FREE federally funded program that promotes school readiness for preschoolers 3 to 5 years old Geminus Head Start

serves 1,368

children three to five years old and their families. Head Start sites are located in both

Head Start assists families in setting and reaching individual goals that promote success in any aspect of life. These goals may include returning to school, transitioning from welfare to work or accomplishing a successful transition of children to kindergarten.

Head Start

is designed to provide comprehensive developmental services to income eligible preschool children and their families. Specific services for children focus on education, social/emotional development, physical health, mental health and nutrition.

Head Start

collaborates with local

community agencies and service providers to ensure that our program provides the best resources and referrals for our enrolled children and families.

Support

is offered in the following areas:   

Parents may apply for enrollment

Parent Involvement. is a key Head Start

into Head Start for half-day sessions

component. Parents are partners with staff in shared decision-making regarding parent education, program planning and operating activities.

or full day sessions.

Transportation is available at select sites.

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Individualized Services Health and Dental Screenings Family Support Parent Involvement Services to meet the needs of children with Special Needs & Disabilities Nutrition Community Access