Geminus Corporation
8400 Louisiana St.
Merrillville, Indiana
46410-6353
Phone 219.757.1800
Fax 219.757.1950
www.geminus.org  info@geminus.org

Head Start all locations Lake and Porter Counties                  1-888-893-6891


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Stop Bullying
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
This web site is part of a campaign for youth about bullying, developed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The site includes information on what bullying is, what can be done to stop bullying, cartoon video clips, and information for adults.

ChildCare.gov
ChildCare.gov
This site is designed to bring all federal government resources about child care together on one site. The information includes sections for those wishing to start a child care, those wanting to keep up on trends and safety issues, and a section for parents. The information is presented in an easy to read format and the site is easily navigated. Much of the information is also available in Spanish.

Child Care
MedlinePlus
This site, created by MedlinePlus, includes a wide variety of articles and links, in categories including general overview of childcare, related issues, financial issues, organizations, law and policy, statistics, and special sections for children, teens and men. The site is easy to navigate and the information is thorough, yet easy to understand.

Eat Smart. Play Hard. Collection
USDA
This USDA campaign is about practical suggestions that will help parents, teachers and professionals motivate children and their caregivers to eat healthy and be active. The site contains a collection of animated emoticons and e-cards for kids and parents, as well as videos, songs, public service announcements and campaign materials for professionals. The site is easy to navigate and created in a fun, eye-pleasing way. The materials are avaiable in English and Spanish.

Fatherhood Initiative
US Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services has developed a special initiative to support and strengthen the roles of fathers in families. Information on this site includes topics such as Fathers and Children's health, caring for your child, a toolkit for fatherhood, and links to many other resources.