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Through Brightpoint’s Early Head Start program, we help children and their parents develop the skills they need to be successful in school – and life! We also form partnerships with families and communities to help families on the path to social and economic growth.
*Play Dates are held outside the home and transportation is not provided. If transportation may be a problem, ask about options available in your area.
Early Head Start is not a childcare service. Brightpoint Home Visitors come to the child’s home once a week and lead the child and caregiver(s) in fun, interactive learning activities based on the child’s needs. These experiences are designed to foster mental, social, emotional, and physical growth through play and age-appropriate activities.
Yes! At Brightpoint, we believe parents are their child’s first teacher. Brightpoint helps parents become leaders and supporters of their children’s learning experiences. We encourage parents to provide input into the activities and to help make important decisions regarding their child’s education.
Pregnant women and children ages 0-3 years old. Must live in Allen, DeKalb, Noble, or Whitley counties. The family income must be at or below 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. Automatic qualifiers regardless of family income are homelessness, receiving SSI or TANF, and foster children.
Applications can be submitted online or dropped off at one of our locations with proof of income for the previous 12 months and proof of the child’s age or expected due date if pregnant.
Allen, DeKalb, Noble, Whitley..
Early Head Start:
Head Start provides comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and other developmental social services to low-income and special needs preschool children and their families. Through Brightpoint’s Head Start program, children develop the skills they need to be successful in school-and life! It’s just one more way that we build stronger families, one child and one family at a time.
*Please note that we do not provide transportation. However, our Family Advocates are available to discuss transportation alternatives with you if needed.
No, although we receive state and federal funding, we are NOT a government entity. We are a private non-profit organization.
Brightpoint’s primary service area includes Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, St. Joseph, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties. Some programs are available in additional counties. Please refer to program pages for areas covered.
You can contact Brightpoint by calling our main office at (260) 423-3546 or toll free at (800) 589-3506, or by filling out the contact form on our website.
The application process varies by program. Most applications are available on our website through a program’s page. Applications may be submitted online or dropped off at one of our locations.
Eligibility criteria vary depending on the specific program. We offer a range of services for children, families, veterans, and individuals in need. Eligibility may be based on income, family size, residency, and other factors. To determine your eligibility for a particular program, visit the individual program pages.
Each program is different. Guidelines are often established by the funding sources. Many Brightpoint programs are income-eligible based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Brightpoint receives funding from a combination of federal, state, and private sources.
Allen, DeKalb, Noble, Whitley.
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Step One: Complete and submit an application.
Step Two: Include proof of income for previous 12 months (such as 1040 tax form or W2’s) and proof of child’s age or expected due date if pregnant.
Step Three: Your eligibility will be determined and a letter will be sent indicating whether you are on the waiting list or if you are not eligible for the program.
Apply NowStep One: Visit one of our Head Start Sites or complete an application online.
Step Two: Include proof of income for previous 12 months (such as 1040 tax form or W2’s), child’s birth certificate, parent/guardian identification, child’s shot record and child’s health insurance card.
Step Three: Your eligibility will be determined and a letter will be sent indicating whether you are on the waiting list or if you are not eligible for the program.
Step Four: A physical and dental examination will be required before your child’s enrollment.
Apply NowCall (260) 420-2833 or 1-800-589-3506
Other Agencies: Call 2-1-1 or (877) 502-0700 for Head Start programs in other locations.
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