Durgan Elementary Head Start Program

Contact Information:

1840 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 477-6915

About this PreSchool

Eligibility and EnrollmentHead Start and Early Head Start are family and child development programs for low-income families.

Family income is one key factor in determining eligibility.

The federal poverty guidelines are used to evaluate family income.

Families may be eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start if some of the following criteria are met:

  • Early Head Start:

Pregnant women and/or children under the age of 3

  • Head Start:

Children 3 to 5Household income level is within Federal poverty guidelinesChild has a disabilityChild is a foster childFamily is receiving public assistance such as SSI or TANF benefits

Mission Statement*

Bauer’s mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer’s work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it. The mission statement is reviewed by the Board of Directors annually to make sure it continues to embody the needs of the communities we serve. * source:http://www.bauerfamilyresources.org/



User Questions & Answers










  • Posted by on Feb 2, 2021

    How much I have to make a year and what documents do I need to submit to qualify for this program

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