Head Start is a Federal grant funded early childhood education program. Human Services, Inc. Services are provided in a center base setting. Head Start affords families a holistic preschool program at no cost. Head Start Performance Standards are followed as well as Indiana licensing regulations to create and maintain a high-quality educational experience for children. The inclusive approach leads children to self-regulation through educational, health and well-being, social-emotional, physical activity and healthy food choice curriculums.
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- Children 3-5 years old
- Income Guideline: 100% FPG
- Exceptions: Disabled household member or involved with Child in Need of Services (CHINS).
- You do NOT have to be working or in school to qualify.
- Birth Certificate
- Shot Records
- ID for parent
- Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
- Appointment required.
- 4-hour class: Morning or afternoon class will depend on address (Most with bus service).
- 7-hour class: No transportation available.
Being a parent is one of the most challenging jobs you will face. Whether you are expecting, have a newborn infant, a curious toddler, or a preschooler, getting the support you need is often difficult.
Head Start and Early Head Start give you the encouragement you need. After all, you are your child’s first and most important teacher!
Head Start is a federally funded program that promotes the school readiness of children ages three to five years old from low-income families by supporting their cognitive, social, and emotional development. (Head Start website)
Human Services, Inc.’s Head Start Program provides FREE early childhood services in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Johnson Counties to children 3 to 5 years old and their families.
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for low-income children ages 3 through 5 and their families. Services provided include education, health, nutrition, parent involvement activities, and community support services for the entire family as well as special services to preschool children with recognized disabilities. Program services are designed to be responsive to each child and family’s ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage
Head Start provides support to the whole family to ensure every child is ready for kindergarten. Families can receive assistance with childcare, utilities, health insurance, medical and dental care, access to early intervention services, and more at no cost through our broad network of community support in each area served.
WHO QUALIFIES for Head Start?
Families with children ages three to five years old who have a household income at or below the 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, children in foster care, families that receive TANF or SSI, or children with a documented learning disability. Although the program is primarily for low-income families, some families with higher incomes may be eligible. Apply below to see if you qualify.
How Do I Apply?
You can apply in person at your local office, by mail, or online. Click the link below to apply online
Services are offered to families who have incomes below the federal poverty level.
Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children’s growth in the following domains:
- Language and literacy
- Cognition and general knowledge
- Physical development and health
- Social and emotional development
- Approaches to learning
What benefits do the programs provide for children?
- Learn to express thoughts and feelings
- Increase self-confidence
- Establish positive relationships with other children
- Develop literacy and math skills
- Healthy meals and snacks
- Health, development, hearing and vision screenings
- School readiness
- Collaboration with other agencies for children with special needs
Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. Head Start programs build relationships with families that support:
- Family well-being and positive parent-child relationships
- Families as learners and lifelong educators
- Family engagement in transitions
- Family connections to peers and community
- Families as advocates and leaders
What services does the program provide to families?
- Connections and referrals to resources in the community
- Financial assistance with health care costs for students needing preventative care or treatment not covered by insurance
- Parent meetings
- Volunteer and training opportunities
- Quality early childhood education and social-emotional support
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las regulaciones y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas y empleados, e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA tienen prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, identidad de género (incluida la expresión de género), orientación sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar / parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia pública, creencias políticas o represalias o represalias por actividades anteriores de derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad realizada o financiada por el USDA (no todas las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Los recursos y los plazos de presentación de quejas varían según el programa o incidente.
Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios alternativos de comunicación para obtener información sobre el programa (p. ej., Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.) deben comunicarse con la Agencia responsable o el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa puede estar disponible en idiomas distintos del inglés.
Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, complete el Formulario de queja de discriminación del programa del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en línea en Cómo presentar una queja de discriminación del programa y en cualquier oficina del USDA o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA y proporcione en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de queja, llame al (866) 632-9992.
Envíe su formulario o carta completa al USDA por:
(1) correo: Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, Oficina del Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o
(3) Correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov. El USDA es un proveedor, empleador y prestamista de igualdad de oportunidades.
HOW CAN I HELP?
As a federally funded program, we must provide a local match of 20% of the federal funding. This requirement is met through cash donations, in-kind gifts, and volunteer time. Contributions and volunteering your time are greatly appreciated and can make a difference in your community. If you would like additional information regarding donations, please contact the Head Start nearest you.
Links:
https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/