Access Pass Program
Families enrolled in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food stamps and Hoosier Healthwise Insurance can visit participating locations for just $2 per family member per visit, for up to two adults and dependent youth living in the household.
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Participating Museums:
Adult Protective Services
Endangered adults are individuals who are 18 years of age or older who are incapable of managing self-care or property because of a physical or mental incapacity and who are harmed or threatened with harm as a result of neglect, self-neglect, battery, and/or exploitation.
Investigate to determine if an individual is an endangered adult; determine nature and extent of allegation; coordinate with law enforcement and other entities; monitor protective services for effectiveness; initiate criminal actions; advocate for the endangered party; facilitate emergency medical treatment, provide referrals for appropriate housing, in-home service, or other social services.
Hotline: (800) 992-6978
aps@indy.gov
At Your School (AYS) Kids
Before and after school, Early Childhood, Summer Camp
(317) 283-3817
Website
Art With a Heart
Art therapy for children
2605 E. 25th Street, Suite 301, Indpls., IN 46218
(317) 602-7222
Website
Child Care Answers
Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
615 N. Alabama Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 631-4643 or 1-800-272-2937
Website
Child Care Provider Information from State of Indiana
Find providers as well as inspection and complaints reports
Website
Children’s Bureau, Inc.
Provides case managers to assist families in developing and meeting specific family-centered goals and connects the family with local services.
1925 Crown Plaza Blvd., Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 745-6496 or (866) 431-4451
Email: region9@childrensbureau.org
Children Immunizations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1-800-232-4636
Website
Connect2Help – Information and Referrals in Indiana
Dial 2-1-1
Website
Deaf Community Services
(317) 479-3240
Website
Easter Seals
4740 Kingsway Drive, Indpls., IN 46205
(317) 466-1000
Website
Enroll Indy
Help with selecting the right school for your child.
1-877-88-ENROLL
Email: info@enrollindy.org
Website
Family and Social Services Administration
Apply and learn about Food Stamps, TANF, Hoosier Healthwise
Find local offices
1-800-403-0864
Website
First Steps
Division of FSSA
402 W. Washington Street, W 453, Indpls., IN 46204
1-800-545-7763
Foundation for Autism Resources
Connects autism families with children (ages 2-12) to providers of ABA therapy (Applied Behavioral Analysis) that offer individualized home-based or hybrid programs with strong family involvement.
(317) 334-9327
Global Competency- The International Center
Create a needs assessment report to identify intercultural needs within organizations. Design topic- or country-specific training programs to help the workforce efficiently and effectively communicate.
One Indiana Square, Suite 2000, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 955-5150
info@internationalcenter.org
IN’s Not Buying It
Initiative to end sex trafficking by reducing demand for commercial sex and providing support for victims of human trafficking.
Website
humantraffickinginfo@atg.in.gov
Indiana State Guardianship Association
Resources for Adult Guardianships
Website
Indianapolis Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Offers assistance to those who have fallen upon times of hardship and personal crisis, including providing food, clothing and furniture, as well as financial assistance when funds are available.
Website
Help Line at (317) 687-0169 or Spanish (317) 687-0167
IndyGo Bus
Visit the Website for maps and schedules or call (317) 635-3344
Indy Parks & Recreation
Website
Janus
Life Skills for People with Disabilities
Provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate and contribute within the community.
1555 Westfield Road, Westfield, IN 46062
(317) 773-8781
Lambswear, Inc.
Donates Clothes for children from newborn to age 16
For English: (317) 721-1664; For Spanish: (317) 721-5114
Website
Legal Line
Indianapolis Bar Association
Available every second Tuesday of each month
(317) 269-2000
Money Management for Youth in Transition
Website
Neighborhood Alliance for Child Safety
c/o Children’s Bureau, Inc.
Website
Our Family Wizard
Provides a neutral zone for parent communication to help manage the challenges of shared parenting.
Website
info@ourfamilywizard.com
1-866-755-9991
Outreach, Inc.
Hope for Homeless Youth
Emergency Hotline: 1-877-686-3818
Outreach Office: (317) 951-8886
2822 E New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46201
Website
PACE – Public Advocates in Community Re-Entry
2855 North Keystone Avenue, Suite 170
Indianapolis, IN 46218
Schedule Orientation by calling (317) 612-6800
Paths to Quality
Check the quality of your child’s child care.
Website
Reach Services
Provides comprehensive services to individuals and families facing a wide spectrum of challenges.
Website
1400 Hulman Street, Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 232-6305
Safe Families for Children
Partner with local churches to deflect children from being put into the foster care system. Host Families serving in Central Indiana are supported by a team of volunteers, who provide services of transportation, mentoring, employment assistance or needed, tangible items such as diapers, car seats or meals.
2815 E 62nd St, Suite 160, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Website
317-519-3839
Safe Kids Worldwide
Website
Shepherd Community Center
Several programs for youth and families on near eastside of Indianapolis
4107 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 375-0203
Website
SNAP
Post Adoption Services
Website (search SNAP)
Social Security Administration
Website
Southeast Community Services
Offers resources to help find a career that will increase income, create a real budget that will allow for future savings, play for college or training for self or children, and assist in applying for benefits.
Website
(317) 236-7400
Youth after-school program for students in 3rd-12th grade; Monday-Thursday 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Contact for after-school program: caitlyns@southeastindy.org, (317) 510-0200
Traders Point Christian Church Park
Indoor Playground
6590 S Indianapolis Rd, Whitestown, IN 46075
Website
Visit Indy
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Volunteers of America
Faith-based organization that provides life-changing services to enhance the physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of individuals. Serve individuals transitioning from the correctional system, veterans, the elderly, and those dealing with chronic addiction and mental illness.
927 Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 686-5800
Website
Wheeler Mission
Homeless Shelters
Shelter for Men: 520 East Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 687-6795
Center for Women and Children: 3208 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201; (317) 687-3630
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