Articles tagged as: CHIP
July 19, 2018
Indy Group Unveils Plan To End Homelessness In Five Years
The 32-page plan focuses on the creation of permanent housing for those experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2018
Annual Homeless Count Kicks Off In Indianapolis, With New Focus On Veterans
It's called a point-in-time count, a one-time survey of the homeless population meant to inform the city on how many people might require services on any given day.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2018
Bargaining CHIP: Some Say Kids Insurance Used As Political Pawn In DC
After letting funding lapse for 114 days, Congress has reached an agreement for funding CHIP, the federally-run health insurance program for children and pregnant mothers.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2018
Footlite Musicals Production Raising Awareness, Money To Help Indy's Homeless
The cast of "Brooklyn" hopes to raise at least $2,000 before the show ends next weekend.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2017
National Report On Youth Homelessness Shows High Numbers Compared To Local Report
The report looked at more than 20 communities, asking young people if they've experienced some sort of homelessness in the previous year.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2017
CHIP Expires: What That Means For Hoosier Children
The program that provides health insurance for low income Hoosier children has reserves to continue normal operations for now.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2017
Homeless Youth Report Shows Signs Of Rising Population
A new report on the homeless population in Marion County shows early signs of an increase in young people experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2017
Indy Group Surveys Homeless Youth
A survey this year revealed 89 youth experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis. But the group that conducted that survey says the real number might be much higher.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2017
3,000 Homeless In Indy Due to Domestic Violence In 2016
The Center for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention - or CHIP - estimates 3000 people became homeless last year in Marion County because of domestic violence.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2017
Nonprofit Plans Tiny Homes Project For The Homeless
The faith-based nonprofit Food 4 Souls plans to build a Tiny House Village to serve as a transition into housing for the homeless in Indianapolis.
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