Advocating for the Head Start Preschool Programs in Indiana.

Head Start in Indiana is a launching pad for future leaders and strong communities.

For Members

Access our resource library, find a community partner or register for our next meeting.

For Families

Find the nearest Head Start program, learn how to enroll and find additional support systems.

Head Start in the News

We are the Indiana Head Start Association

We provide resources and guidance for all Indiana Head Start programs through advocacy, professional development, collaborative partnerships and education opportunities.

Our programs give EVERY Indiana child the opportunity to succeed.

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I am Head Start Campaign

We’re celebrating the successes of our graduates, families and staff and we want to hear about yours. If you’re a parent, alumni, teacher, or a staff member of an Indiana Head Start or Early head Start program, we want to hear and share your story on our website and social media.

Community Partners

Early learning, health, and family well-being are the foundation of a child's education.

This is what we were trained to do.

Comprehensive Services

Wraparound Development

Committing to the overall development of participating children and family support services while ensuring that the level of services provided to families responds to their needs and circumstances

Offering Parental Support

Promoting positive parent-child interactions, providing services to support their role, and to helping families move toward self-sufficiency

Providing Resources

Providing a conduit to Head Start programs for Indiana families, while coordinating with services provided by other programs throughout Indiana to ensure a comprehensive array of programs

Aiding with Behavioral Challenges

Ensuring children with documented behavioral problems receive appropriate screening and referral

Supporting Those with Disabilities

Acting as a liaison between families and providers of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities

Helping with Transitions

Helping transition children and parents from an Early Head Start program to a Head Start or other local early childhood education programs, while facilitating communication between families and staff

Upcoming Events

September

Reimagining your culture of quality: Supporting today's emergent leaders & intensive need classroomsPresented by Kim Ryan & Amy McKee | Bauer Family Resourcesfri19sep8:00 am10:00 am8:00 am - 10:00 am View in my time

October

IHSA Annual ConferenceIHSA's 2025 Annual Conference is the annual gathering of Indiana Head Start and Early Head Start staff and team members for two days of more than 15 extraordinary professional development sessions.thu09octAll Dayfri10(All Day) View in my time

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