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General Requirements


Eligibility is generally based on family income at or below the poverty level according to the Poverty Guidelines published by the federal government. Children in foster care, homeless children, and children from families receiving public assistance (TANF or SSI) are eligible regardless of income.

Step One

First, fill out the pre-enrollment form located just below.
Eligibility will be determined based on Head Start guidelines.
A Head Start of LaPorte staff member will contact you within 2 business days.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Step Two

After a Head Start of LaPorte County staff member contacts you, they will schedule an Enrollment meeting with you.  Eligibility will be determined based on Head Start guidelines. Selection and enrollment will be based on our approved set of criteria that is designed to prioritize the children and families who are most in need in our community.​

Step Three

In order to apply for the Head Start program, the required documents listed below will need to be gathered and submitted to Head Start of LaPorte County.  These documents need to be brought to the Enrollment Meeting mentioned in step two.
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  • ​Birth Certificate
  • Medicaid/Insurance Card
  • Income Record
  • Current Health Exam Record  (including hemoglobin & lead results)
  • Current Dental Exam Record
  • ​Immunization Records
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  • Imagination Station
    • For Parents >
      • Online Payment Portal
    • Pre-Register
    • About Us
  • Head Start
    • Our Program >
      • What We Do
      • Center-based Learning
      • Home-based Learning
    • Our Staff >
      • Teachers
      • Family Service Department
      • Support Staff
    • Discover Our Services >
      • Family Services
      • Health Services
      • Education Services
    • Eligiblity Process >
      • How Do I Apply
    • Explore Resources >
      • Family Resources >
        • Parent Engagement
        • Education Resources for Parents
        • School Closings
      • Community Resources >
        • Child Protective Services
      • Events Calendar
    • About Us >
      • Federal Head Start Program
      • Paladin
      • Head Start of LaPorte County
      • Parent Committee & Policy Council
    • Contact Us
  • Join Our Team
    • Volunteer
    • Careers