Articles tagged as: Indiana Youth Institute
February 15, 2022
Kids Count Data Book summary shows Indiana’s overall child well-being remains unchanged
The state data book is usually released in January or early February. This year an extended census due to the pandemic pushed the release of the full book to April.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021
Annual Report Shows Modest Improvements For Hoosier Children
Each year, the Indiana Youth Institute works with state and national organizations to create a comprehensive look at issues affecting children.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2020
New Fund Aims To Help Youth Serving Nonprofits
A new $20 million Youth Program Resilience Fund will help nonprofits that serve youth in Indiana. The Lilly Endowment created the fund and the Indiana Youth Institute will help facilitate the grants.
Read MoreDecember 27, 2019
Family Meals Strengthen Bonds, Improve Nutrition, Indiana Group Says
Family mealtime can strengthen family connections and improve nutrition, says Indiana Youth Institute President Tami Silverman.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2018
Suicide Prevention Training Offered To Educators
The three-step training teaches people how to ask the right questions, persuade them to get help and where to refer them to get help.
Read MoreOctober 9, 2018
Indiana Youth Institute Highlights Indiana's ACE Scores
Indiana Public Broadcasting's Jill Sheridan sat down with Indiana Youth Institute President Tami Silverman, to talk about how ACE scores inform care.
Read MoreJune 28, 2018
In 2018 Kids Count, Indiana Ranks In The Middle
Indiana recorded increased rates of low birth-weight babies and child and teens deaths, but better rates of children with insurance.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2017
Youth Workers Train To Help Children Of Incarcerated Parents
The mental, emotional and physical health of children and families can be impacted when a parent is incarcerated.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2017
Youth Workers Conference Focuses On Community, Foster Children
The Indiana Youth Institute has hosted The Because KIDS COUNT conference for the past sixteen years.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2017
Indianapolis Child Advocate Honored With Youth Worker Of The Year
Emily Perry, executive director of Susie's Place, has been named Youth Worker of the Year by the Indiana Youth Institute.
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