WHO CAN APPLY?

All families living in Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Hendricks, Morgan, Owen, Tippecanoe, Warren 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 are only available in Tippecanoe County.

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

If you are interested in our programs, just connect with us to the right to schedule an application appointment!

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPLICATION APPOINTMENT

In addition to sharing more about our programs and learning more about you and your family, we will collect information and will need you to bring the following documents to your appointment:

  1. Child’s Birth Certificate (from the Health Department)

  2. Proof of Address: 
    Utility bill (gas, water, or electric) or lease 
    If utilities or lease are in another person’s name, a letter from that person must accompany the bill or lease.

  3. Parent/Guardian’s Proof of Income:   
    Last two pay stubs or letter from employer 
    AND 
    Most recent W2 or income tax return OR last pay stub for previous calendar year 

  4. If Applicable:   
    Scholarships/grants 
    Child Support 
    TANF, SSI 
    Employment Letters, Unemployment 

NECESSARY ITEMS FOR ENROLLMENT

The following documents are required before your family can start program services. We appreciate you bringing them to your application appointment:

  1. Current physical and shot records for your child

  2. If Applicable: 
    IFSP or IEP from First Steps, GLASS, LAJSSC, or Special Service agencies 
    Professional Referral 
    Health Insurance Card (Medicaid or other) 
    Food Stamp Card 
    Proof of custody/guardianship (if not the biological parent) 
    Proof of Pregnancy (Pregnant Women’s Program only)

Please know that program services cannot begin until all applicable documents are provided.

Download and print an application appointment checklist!

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOUR APPLICATION APPOINTMENT

Following an application appointment, all families are placed on our waitlist.

Some families are on the waitlist for as few as two days, though the wait time varies as the list changes daily. Unfortunately, not all families on the waitlist receive a spot in our programs due to the demand for the services we provide.

All families on our waitlist receive invitations to program events throughout the year and we encourage everyone to join us. Please let us know if your phone, email or address changes so we can stay in touch.

Once a spot is available for your family, Bauer staff will contact you, determine a start date and introduce you to your Family Engagement Worker. Your Family Engagement Worker will help you complete required enrollment documents and will create a transition plan with you to ensure you and your child have a smooth introduction into the program.

Families are accepted into our programs through March of each year. Applicants who are on the waitlist or who apply after April 1 will be considered for the following school year.

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

Are you interested in applying for one of our programs or would you like to know more about Bauer Early Care & Education?