Early Head Start

Early Head Start at Bona Vista is a FREE year-round program that serves low income pregnant mothers and children up to their third birthday.

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Columbus, IN

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Kokomo, IN

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Bloomington, IN

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Washington, IN

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About the Program

Each child who attends Early Head Start receives child development and health services and parents are involved in every aspect of the program. All DSI Early Head Start programs are proven to increase language and cognitive skills of children as well as parenting skills. You may apply in person or or online using the application below.

Services include:
  • Free home visits when you need them, at your home once weekly with a child development specialist
  • Child care for parents who are working or are in school, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
  • Meals, snacks and diapers


Education is based on the needs of the parents but includes information on nutrition, the effects of smoking, drug and alcohol use during pregnancy, normal fetal growth, labor and delivery. Early Head Start partners with other community agencies for resources and referrals. The program does not provide transportation to and from the classroom UNLESS the family's lack of transportation is a barrier to participate in events. Early Head Start maintains at least 10% of services for children with developmental delays or disabilities in an inclusive setting.

Services for Pregnant Women

The Early Head Start Prenatal program helps eligible pregnant women receive the prenatal care they and their growing babies need. A prenatal specialist works with mothers to provide information about pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a new baby. See below for what is offered with the specialist.

Support Group

A support group one evening a month.

Individual Support

Works with expectant parents individually offering home visits, phone calls or personal appointments at the mother’s choice of location

Prenatal-Postpartum

Works with the mother until her 6-week postpartum appointment or release from her physician to resume normal activities

Baby's Transition

Helps the mother plan for the baby’s transition to Early Head Start center-based services, Early Head Start home-based services, or another high-quality service

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If you are interested in Early Head Start, please contact us here

765-454-5340