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A Lifelong Impact with a "Head Start" | Brandy Jania & Dr. Karen Carradine

In this heartfelt episode of Building Blocks, Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer welcomes Dr. Karen Carradine and Brandi Jania from Geminus to share how the Head Start and Early Head Start programs are transforming lives in Northwest Indiana. Both guests speak from personal experience—Dr. Carradine as a former Head Start child, and Jania as a Head Start parent—highlighting the deeply personal and generational impact of these programs.

Together, they discuss the comprehensive services Head Start provides, including early childhood education, health screenings, family support, prenatal coaching, and community partnerships. Learn how this federal initiative goes far beyond childcare to empower families, lift communities, and build a foundation for lifelong learning and success.