Pregnant Women's Program

Program Type: Prenatal education and support for pregnant women

Geographic Scope: Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Duration: Free, year-round program

Eligibility:

• Pregnant women in Tippecanoe County
• Program support extends through baby's first six weeks of life
• Families are automatically enrolled in Early Head Start infant-toddler program once baby reaches six weeks of age

Program Overview:
Bauer's Pregnant Women's Program provides soon-to-be moms with support and educational experiences aimed at promoting the health and well-being of mom and baby through the baby's first six weeks of life. The program includes:

• Regular pre-natal education
• Support from specially trained home visitor
• Education on healthy pregnancy practices and understanding body changes and fetal growth
• Automatic enrollment in one of two Early Head Start infant-toddler programs at six weeks postpartum
• Participation in Bauer's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
• Opportunity to elect representatives to Bauer's Policy Council

Contact Information:

• Email: enrollment@bauerfamilyresources.org
• Phone: 1-888-229-9580

How to Apply

1. Schedule an Interview/Application Appointment
   • Contact Bauer Family Resources to set up your interview to enroll
   • Email: enrollment@bauerfamilyresources.org
   • Phone: 1-888-229-9580
2. Prepare Required Documents for Application Appointment:
   • Proof of Pregnancy
   • 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
   • 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
   • If Applicable: Documentation of Scholarships/grants, Child Support, TANF, SSI, Employment Letters, Unemployment
3. At Your Application Appointment:
   • Share information about your pregnancy and family
   • Learn more about the program
   • Provide the required documents listed above
4. Enrollment:
   • Receive support from specially trained home visitor
   • Participate in regular pre-natal education
   • At baby's six-week milestone: automatic enrollment in Early Head Start infant-toddler program
   • Participate in Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
   • Opportunity to elect representatives to Bauer's Policy Council