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Social Services

Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities - quickly, easily, and confidentially. You can reach them anytime by calling 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966.

Maternal and Child Health

INDIANAPOLIS HEALTHY START

Indianapolis Healthy Start offers education, referral and support services to pregnant women and their families in an effort to eliminate the disparities in birth outcomes and improve infant survival rates in Marion County.

 

Marion County Public Health Department

4087 Millersville Road

Indianapolis, IN 46205

317.221.2317

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Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Child Care

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal program that helps low-income families pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or attend training. This program also makes child care more available, affordable, and improves quality for families.

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To be eligible for CCDF vouchers in Indiana, a family must meet the following criteria:

Income: A family's gross monthly income before taxes and deductions must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.

Residency: The family must be a resident of the county where they are applying.

Child age: The child receiving care must be under 13 years old, or a child over 13 with documented special needs until their 19th birthday.

Child citizenship: The child receiving assistance must be a U.S. citizen or qualified legal alien.

Provider: The family must choose a CCDF-eligible provider 

Proof of identity for all family members

A valid service need

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Families can apply for Indiana’s child care assistance programs, including CCDF and On My Way Pre-K, through Early Ed Connect, a simple and easy-to-use online application. 

Child Care Answers

Child Care Help Guide for Families

 

Lauren George, Family Engagement Specialist

1776 N. Meridian St., Suite 101

Indianapolis, IN 46202

317.636.5727

info@childcareanswers.org

https://childcareanswers.org/

Substance Use Services

RECOVERY ASSIST PLATFORM

Searchable online directory of providers in Marion County: recoveryassistplatform.com

(includes information on free or reduced-fare transportation available to those in need of transportation to SUD services)

Alcoholics Anonymous

indyaa.org

317-632-7864

Marion County Public Health Department

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1650 N. College Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46202

317.221.4618

Aspire Indiana Health

aspireindiana.org

317-574-1252

Recovery Café Indy

recoverycafeindy.org

support@webloom.org

317-772-0102​

1 S Meridian St

Indianapolis, IN, 46225

Support for the Latino community

LA PLAZA

Since 1971, La Plaza has provided educational programs, workforce development support, and access to healthcare and human services for Latino children and families in central Indiana.

 

8902 E. 38TH Street

Indianapolis, IN 46226

info@laplaza-indy.org​​

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