Early Head Start
The Early Head Start Lake County program began in January of 2010. This program has been developed through a partnership between Parents as Teachers of Lake County, Inc. and Geminus Head Start. Early Head Start is a federally funded program that promotes the economic and social well-being of expectant families and their infants and toddlers up to age three. Early Head Start utilized the Parents as Teachers curricula to help families understand their important role in encouraging their child’s development right from birth.
Early childhood professionals agree that such a program, available to all families, would help build the confidence and “know how” to parents who are their child’s first teacher. PAT of Lake County offers home-based Early Head Start services across Lake County. Bi-weekly socializations occur in Hammond.
The home-based Early Head Start option is when trained “Home Visitors” work with parents in the home emphasizing their roles as first teachers of children ages birth to three. Our staff of “Home Visitors” have an opportunity to work with individuals within a family context and in the home environment.
Complete support is offered in the following areas:
- Family Support
- Parents Involvement
- Health and Dental Screenings
- Services to meet Special Needs and Disabilities
- Nutrition
- Community Access
Pregnant women and children from birth to age three are eligible for Early Head Start. For more information, please contact us at: 219-228-2490.
