Who Can Apply?

All families with children ages 5 and under living in  Carroll, Clinton, Hendricks, Morgan Tippecanoe, Owen, and White Counties can apply for our programs.

While priority is given to families with the greatest need, families of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.


* Early Head Start services (children under the age of 3) are only available in Tippecanoe, Morgan, and Hendricks Counties.


How to Apply?


1. Fill out the online application 


2. Ensure you have all the required documents and they are up to date


3. Come to your application appointment

(Virtual appointments are available)



What to expect?


1. Application appointments are around 2 hours long

2. Applications cannot be completed without all required documents

3. All families are put on the waiting list until a spot opens up

4. Our waiting list is by greatest need - not by first come, first serve. 

5. When a spot is available for your family, we will contact you!


Click Here to Apply for services in Carroll, Clinton, Tippecanoe, or White counties

Haga clic aquí para solicitar servicios en los condados de Carroll, Clinton, Tippecanoe o White en español

Click Here to Apply for services in Hendricks, Owen, and Morgan counties 

What to bring to your application appointment!

  1. Child’s Birth Certificate

     (from the Health Department) or any DCS paperwork

  2. Parent/Guardian’s Proof of Income

     Last 2 pay stubs or letter from employer AND most recent W2 or income tax return OR last pay stub for previous calendar year

  3. Child's Health Insurance Documentation

  4. SNAP/Food Assistance Card

     (if applicable)

  5. Child's most current physical & shot records





If Applicable:


- IFSP or IEP from First Steps, GLASS, LAJSSC, or Special Service agencies

- Professional Referral

- Proof of custody/guardianship (if not the biological parent)

- Proof of Pregnancy (Pregnant Women’s Program only)

- Scholarships/grants

- Child Support

- TANF, SSI

- Employment Letters, Unemployment 

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