Local Resources for Families

Americorps in Indiana
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve through more than 2,100 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations. They tutor and mentor youth, build affordable housing, teach computer skills, clean parks and streams, run after-school programs, and help communities respond to disasters. Created in 1993, AmeriCorps is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, which also oversees Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America. Together these programs engage more than 2 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service each year.
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Children's Bureau of Indianapolis
Supporting and assisting children and families who are at risk, to develop a healthy family for every child.
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CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program
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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Creating extraordinary learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.
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Domestic Violence Resources from WFYI
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ESL Services in Indiana
English as a Second Language Services in Indiana
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Girls Inc.
A national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.
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Hoosier Healthwise Health Care Program
A health insurance program for Indiana children, pregnant women, and low-income families. Health care is provided at little or no cost to Indiana families enrolled in the program.
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Independent Adoption Center
Making open adoption a viable and accessible alternative to untimely pregnancy throughout the United States by providing professional, licensed, comprehensive educational and counseling-centered services to birthparents, adopting parents and adoptees nationwide.
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The Indiana Center for Family, School and Community Partnerships
Helping form partnerships between families, schools, and communities in order to provide our youth, from infancy to adolescence, a quality education - by providing information, training, demonstration projects, and assistance to state/local educational agencies, parent organizations, health and human services providers, and community leaders.
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Indiana Families & Social Services Administration
FSSA is forging ahead to help strengthen the ability of families to succeed in their communities.
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Indiana Parent Information Network, Inc.
A not-for-profit organization where parents, professionals and volunteers work together to support children with special needs. Our uniqueness comes from the fact that we are family-directed. The majority of the Board of Directors and staff are parents of children with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
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Indiana Youth Institute
Promotes the healthy development of children and youth by serving the institutions and people of Indiana who work on their behalf.
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Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library is an essential community information service providing materials and programs in support of the lifelong learning, recreational and economic interests of all citizens of Marion County.
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Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center
Strengthens the capacity of neighborhood based organizations and empower residents to become advocates for and instruments of positive change in their neighborhoods and our community.
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Indy Parks and Recreation
Indy Parks believes that the recreational programs and services offered by the City of Indianapolis should meet the identified needs of its' neighborhood citizens. Because of this, Indy Parks strives to create publicly recognized bodies composed of community recreation users & participants to advise Indy Parks staff what services are needed and how to effectively deliver them.
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Life Education and Resource Network (LEARN)
A support group of Indiana homeschooling families from Bloomington, Monroe County, and the surrounding area. The group is diverse and inclusive; many political backgrounds, educational philosophies, and religious views are represented, and all are welcome. LEARN is also committed to providing information for the broader community about homeschooling in Indiana.
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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
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YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
Community Services YMCA works with youth and families to develop problem solving and social skills, build self-esteem and foster a sense of purpose, hope, and direction. We are committed to improving the quality of life for all youth and families in our community. A special emphasis is placed on keeping children safe, in school, and on the road to success.
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YWCA of Indianapolis
Making a difference in the lives of women, girls and their families by developing leadership and promoting economic independence, community and social justice for all.
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