geminus head start english brochure 2011 2012 school year
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Geminus Head Start English Brochure generic for all sites 2011TRANSCRIPT
Children with special needs & disabilities are always welcomed
and encouraged to apply!
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.”
Geminus Head Start Site Information
Head Start services are provided through federal funding from the United States
Department of Health and Human Services
1-888-893-6891 Head Star t
Teaching Children - Serving Families
Toll Free: 1-888-893-6891
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Sanford R, Kauffman, President Geminus Corporation
Dr. Leonard Jozwiak, Vice-President Geminus Head Start
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
SITE INFORMATION
Call toll free for all locations/programs
Lake County, Indiana Gary
East Chicago Cedar Lake Merrillville
Lake Station Hobart
Hammond Lake Ridge
Porter County, Indiana Valparaiso Chesterton
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
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.
Parent Involvement. is a key Head Start component. Parents are partners with staff in shared decision-making regarding parent education, program planning and operating activities.
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 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.
Geminus Head Start is a FREE federally funded program that promotes
school readiness for preschoolers 3 to 5 years old
Parents may apply for enrollment
into Head Start for half-day sessions
or full day sessions.
Transportation is available
at select sites.
Support is offered in the following areas:
Individualized Services
Health and Dental Screenings
Family Support Parent Involvement Services to meet the needs
of children with Special Needs & Disabilities
Nutrition Community Access