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Community Action Program Inc. of Western Indiana
Head Start and Early Head Start are early learning and family support programs run by Community Action Program of Western Indiana.
How to reach them
- Phone Lebanon center: (765)535-7930
- Website capwi.org/services/family-life/head-start
- Address 2791 N Lebanon Street (Inside Witham YMCA)
Lebanon, IN 46052 Map to Head Start & Early Head Start
Who it’s for
- Early Head Start is for infants, toddlers, and expectant families
- Head Start is for children who are 3 before August 1 and not yet old enough for kindergarten
- Family income must be at or below the federal poverty level; some families qualify another way, such as homelessness, SNAP, TANF, SSI, or foster care
- Serves Boone and several nearby counties
How they can help
- Preschool classes
- Home visits for parents and young children
- Health, dental, and development screenings
- Help setting family goals and finding other services
- Family activities and parenting topics
How to get started
Call the Lebanon Head Start center to set up an appointment. Staff fill out the application with you. Bring proof of income, your child's birth certificate, and immunization records.
Details from the county resource guide
- Pregnant mothers or children ages birth-5 years
- Health/nutrition/education/mental health services
- Child development information & programs
- Community resources
- Comprehensive health/dental services
- Family goal setting & parent education
- Services for children with disabilities
- Transportation for center-based program
- Field trips, literacy nights, parent meetings
- Must meet income guidelines to qualify
Information from Head Start & Early Head Start’s website and the Boone County Resource Guide, 15th edition (March 2025). Last checked November 2026. Services can change, so call ahead. Tell us if something is out of date.