Indiana Head Start Association

Indiana Head Start Association Indiana Head Start Association is a unified voice committed to preserving the integrity of the Head Start model throughout Indiana.

Shifting Futures with HSI Head Start!Did you know that Human Services, Inc. (HSI) is transforming the lives of young chi...
06/16/2026

Shifting Futures with HSI Head Start!

Did you know that Human Services, Inc. (HSI) is transforming the lives of young children and families across 5 Indiana counties?

Serving Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Johnson, and Shelby counties, HSI’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide crucial early childhood education, health screenings, and developmental support to give kids the best possible start in life.

"You are the most important teacher in your child’s young life." HSI is here to give you the encouragement, tools, and resources to help them thrive!

Visit hsi-indiana.com for more information on their Head Start programs and the other services they offer.

Head Start gives Indiana children a strong start through early education, health support, and family services that help ...
06/15/2026

Head Start gives Indiana children a strong start through early education, health support, and family services that help parents work, learn, and build stability.

Right now, it is critical that Congress hears from Hoosiers about the importance of continuing and EXPANDING Head Start funding. When you contact your representatives, you help protect opportunities for children, support working families, and strengthen Indiana's workforce.

The good news: Indiana Head Start Association has made it easy. Use the Congress Plus tool on our site (indianaheadstart.org) to send a message to your members of Congress in just a few minutes.

Your voice matters. Take action today.

Every child deserves a strong foundation, and in Indiana, Early Head Start is helping our youngest learners do just that...
06/12/2026

Every child deserves a strong foundation, and in Indiana, Early Head Start is helping our youngest learners do just that!

From birth to age 3, and including support for pregnant moms, Early Head Start provides the nurturing environments infants and toddlers need to:
🌱 Grow healthy and strong with nutritious meals and health services.
🧠 Learn through play and exploration in high-quality classrooms.
🗣️ Communicate their needs, thoughts, and big feelings with the guidance of qualified, caring educators.
❤️ Thrive alongside families who receive dedicated, community-based support every step of the way.

Building bright futures starts early. Let’s work together to make sure every Hoosier child has the chance to reach their full potential!

Want to see if your family is eligible or know someone who could benefit? Find your local program at indianaheadstart.org

Hoosier Voters Agree: Investing in Child Care is Good for Indiana! Hoosiers across the political spectrum view early ch...
06/09/2026

Hoosier Voters Agree: Investing in Child Care is Good for Indiana! Hoosiers across the political spectrum view early childhood education funding as a critical investment.

Right now, Indiana providers only have the capacity to serve 61% of the children who need care. Our families and our economy need a boost.

Lawmakers have a critical opportunity to pass full-year funding—urge Congress to prioritize early learning and child care for Indiana families.

Visit indianaheadstart.org and click the CONTACT YOUR REP button to tell Congress early childhood education works and should be supported and funded, no matter what.

From Head Start student to hometown entrepreneur and social media influencer, Ezekiel Ryan’s story is proof that early s...
06/05/2026

From Head Start student to hometown entrepreneur and social media influencer, Ezekiel Ryan’s story is proof that early support can create lifelong impact.

Raised by a single mother in Logansport, Indiana, Ezekiel says Head Start helped him build the communication and relationship skills that shaped his future. From serving in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to earning a college degree and launching his own successful media and branding businesses.

Today, Ezekiel connects with nearly 100,000 followers through his creative work and continues giving back to his community through entrepreneurship and mentorship. But he says it all started with the encouragement and connections he experienced at Head Start.

“The Head Start program is more than a head start for kids,” Ezekiel said. “It’s a leap.”

At Head Start, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. No matter where they begin.

Did you know that every Head Start program in Indiana is designed locally? Meaning that services are tailored to the spe...
06/05/2026

Did you know that every Head Start program in Indiana is designed locally?

Meaning that services are tailored to the specific needs to children in YOUR community. But how can we do that?

Using the Head Start approach to reach the children and families who need our services the most...programs are designed according to community need. That Head Start approach critically involves families, community partners, local data, and ongoing community assessments to better understand the unique strengths and challenges families face.
From education and health services to nutrition, disability support, parent engagement, and family resources, Head Start programs are built to respond to what local children and families truly need to thrive.

Because no two communities are exactly alike, no two Head Start programs look the same. That’s the power of locally designed services, and why Head Start continues to make a difference for Hoosier families every day.

Our friends remind us that June is Men's Health Month! Men are important role models in children's lives. When men make...
06/04/2026

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Direct funding. Local impact. Big futures.Head Start empowers trusted local organizations to design and run early childh...
05/29/2026

Direct funding. Local impact. Big futures.

Head Start empowers trusted local organizations to design and run early childhood services that fit their community's unique needs. Across six Indiana counties, Brightpoint is leading the charge!

By receiving direct federal funding, Brightpoint provides comprehensive education and resources for children from birth to age five and their families.

We love seeing federal resources put to work by local experts who care!

Find a program near you: indianaheadstart.org

Navigating tough times? Head Start and Early Head Start are here to support you.If your family is experiencing homelessn...
05/28/2026

Navigating tough times? Head Start and Early Head Start are here to support you.

If your family is experiencing homelessness, poverty, or is caring for children that are part of the foster care system, you likely qualify for our comprehensive programs from birth to age five.

We offer free, high-quality early education, healthy meals, and dedicated family resources to help you build a stable, bright future.

Let’s take the next step together. Check your eligibility and find a center near you at indianaheadstart.org

Head Start does more than prepare children for school. It strengthens Indiana’s workforce and economy.Across Indiana, He...
05/26/2026

Head Start does more than prepare children for school. It strengthens Indiana’s workforce and economy.

Across Indiana, Head Start serves more than 12,900 children and families, supports over 4,000 employees, and helps nearly 8,000 parents stay employed, attend school, or participate in job training. If counted as its own school district, Head Start would be Indiana’s 12th largest.
Without Head Start, Indiana families, businesses, and communities would face massive childcare gaps and long-term economic losses.

📉 Northwest Indiana alone could see a projected impact of more than $128 million.
📉 Indiana’s 2nd District could face losses exceeding $109 million.
📉 Indiana’s 8th District could see nearly $120 million in economic impact.

Head Start is NOT just an early childhood program, it’s an investment in working families, local businesses, and the future of Indiana.

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1845 West 18th Street
Indianapolis, IN
46202

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