Address
245 North Lombardy Drive, Suite A
South Bend IN 46619-1665
Contact Phone
(574) 283-8128
Details
Head Start is a federally funded, comprehensive, child development program for eligible children and their family members.Children with special needs may apply.The age cut off date for the 2011-2012 Head Start program year is August 1. Children need to be 3 years old by the August 1st date. Children who are 5 years old and do not meet their Corporation’s Kindergarten cut off date may also apply.
Who is Eligible?
Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.
Families are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
How to ApplyTO PROCESS YOUR HEAD START APPLICATION, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NEEDED:Birth Certificate - a copy is required.Immunization Record -(if child has not been immunized, you must see the doctor first).Income records from most recent full tax year (W2, tax return, public assistance)Most recent proof of income (check stub, child support record, public assistance statement, etc.)T.A.N.F. (current 12 months printout).Medicaid or Hoosier Health Wise number for child and primary adult.Child Support (current 12 months printout).Private Insurance name and number if child is covered under a family plan.Name, address and phone numbers of Childs medical and dental doctors.3 Emergency Contacts: names, valid & working phone numbers and addresses.For more information:Call (574) 283-8127Toll Free (866) 440-8843
Center Locations
- Beardsley Elementary
1027 McPherson St, Elkhart IN
(574) 283-8128
- Bristol Elementary
705 Indiana St, Bristol IN
(574) 283-8128
- Chandler School
419 S 8th St, Goshen IN
(574) 283-8128
- Daly Elementary
1735 Strong Ave, Elkhart IN
(574) 295-4870
- Elsie Rogers Elementary
56219 Currant Rd, Mishawaka IN
(574) 283-8128
- Jimtown North Elementary
30046 County Road 16, Elkhart IN
(574) 283-8128
- Lafayette Traditional School
245 N Lombardy Dr, South Bend IN
(574) 283-8128
- LaVille Elementary
12645 Tyler Rd, Lakeville IN
(574) 283-8128
- Liberty Elementary
600 Pregel Dr, Mishawaka IN
(574) 283-8128
- Model Elementary
412 S Greene Rd, Goshen IN
(574) 283-8128
- Roosevelt Elementary
201 W Wolf Ave, Elkhart IN
(574) 283-8128
- South Side Elementary
23702 Arlene Ave, Elkhart IN
(574) 283-8128
- Twin Branch Elementary
3810 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka IN
(574) 283-8128
- Walkerton Elementary
805 Washington St, Walkerton IN
(574) 283-8128
- West Goshen Elementary
215 Dewey Ave, Goshen IN
(574) 283-8128
- West Side Elementary School
230 W Mishawaka Rd, Elkhart IN
(574) 283-8128
- Woodview Elementary
800 E Woodview Dr, Nappanee IN
(574) 283-8128
- York Elementary
13549 State Road 120, Bristol IN
(574) 283-8128
- Hawthorne Elementary School
501 W Lusher Ave, Elkhart IN
(574) 283-8128
- Woodland Elementary School
1220 County Road 3, Elkhart IN
(574) 283-8128
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