Head Start
In January of 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared The War on Poverty in his State of the Union speech. Shortly thereafter, Sargent Shriver took the lead in assembling a panel of experts to develop a comprehensive child development program that would help communities meet the needs of disadvantaged preschool children. Part of the government’s thinking on poverty was influenced by new research on the effects of poverty, as well as on the impacts of education. This research indicated an obligation to help disadvantaged groups, compensating for inequality in social or economic conditions. Head Start was designed to help break the cycle of poverty, providing preschool children of low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs.
Our Vision
We are an organization of excellence supporting a highly qualified and dedicated staff that inspires children and families to achieve their full potential which prepares them for a successful and fulfilling life.
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LEAD a high performing workforce implementing the strategic goals and objectives that demonstrate our vision through every effort and work product. We ensure each goal and objective is anchored in shared values and beliefs, integrity, commitment and quality customer service delivery.
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ESTABLISH “gold standard” expectations, vetted through collective planning and demonstrated throughout intentional practices for target-based outcomes. We are creating a culture for professional performance with deliberate impact on the quality of service delivery by demonstrating Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
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CULTIVATE innovative thinking by creating a work climate that inspires trust and enthusiasm. We support research and professional learning as sacred endeavors; expecting ingenuity to grow from successful experiences with evidence-based practices.
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 Geminus Head Start is 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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Handbook/Resources
Learn about our work and plans for the future.
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Home-Based Learning:
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