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Stronger Families ∙ Stronger Communities
A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
The Single Parent Connection
Connecting Single Parents to Resources in the Community
Resources: News
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RESOURCE FINDER TOOL
The Community Resource Link (findhelp.com) Find free or low-cost services near you. Resources include food, housing, goods, transportation, health, money, care, education, work, legal and more.
CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE
The Childcare Development Fund (CCDF) https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/3900.htm 800-299-1627
On My Way Pre-K https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/4932.htm 800-299-1627
Child Care Answers https://childcareanswers.com/your-guide-to-child-care/paying-for-child-care/ 317-636-5727
Safe Families for Children (Emergency Childcare Services) Home - Safe Families for Children (safe-families.org) 317-519-3839
DOMESTIC ABUSE AND COUNSELING SERVICES
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) http://www.icadvinc.org/ 317-917-3685
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Coburn Place Safe Haven https://coburnplace.org/ 317-923-5750
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Holy Family Shelter http://www.archindy.org/cc/holyfamily/serve.html 317-635-8870
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Indiana 211 (communityos.org) - a free and confidential telephone assistance service to help those in need get information about: Food, Housing, Health Care, Employment, Support Groups, Parental Counseling, Education, Clothing, Shelter, Volunteering, Legal Aid, and much more! Simply Dial 2-1-1
Family and Social Services Administration https://www.in.gov/fssa/2407.htm 800-457-8283
FOOD BANKS/ASSISTANCE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/women-infants-and-children-wic
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) https://www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program-tefap
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Gleaners Community Cupboard Southwest https://www.gleaners.org/programs/community-cupboard/ 317-925-0191
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Fay Biccard Glick Food Pantry https://www.faybiccardglickcenter.org/food-pantry/ 317-293-2600
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St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry http://www.svdpindy.org/i-need-help/ 317-924-5769
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Mid-North Food Pantry http://www.midnorthfoodpantry.org/ 317-924-7900
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Northwood Christian Church http://www.indyncc.org/foodpantry / 317-283-1352
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Indianapolis Housing Agency http://www.indyhousing.org/housing-choice-voucher/ Phone: 317-261-7200
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority https://www.in.gov/ihcda/2333.htm Phone: 317-232-7777 or 800-872-0371 (Inside Indiana Only)
Partners In Housing https://www.partnersinhousingindy.org/our-housing Phone: 317-633-1861
Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/plugins/gdosCenterSearch?mode=query_2&lat=39.768402&lng=-86.158066&code=US&query=indianapolis&category=11
Phone: 317-637-5551 / 317-972-1450
Indianapolis Continuum of Care https://www.indycoc.org/are-you-experiencing-homelessness Phone: 211 or 317-926-4357
Holy Family Shelter http://www.archindy.org/cc/holyfamily/contact.html 317-635-7830
Wheeler Mission Shelter https://wheelermission.org/our-work/ 317-635-3575
Marion County Township Trustees Assistance Program
Pike Township Emergency Assistance - Visit Pike Township (dream.press) Phone: 317-291-5801
Warren Township http://www.indy.gov/warrentwp/Pages/assistance.aspx Phone: 317-327-8947
Center Township http://www.centergov.org/ Phone:317-633-3610
Wayne Township https://www.waynetwp.org/township-assistance/ Phone: 317-241-4191
Washington Township https://www.washingtontownshipindiana.org/township-assistance.html Phone: 317-272-1835
Lawrence Township https://www.lawrencechamberofcommerce.org/list/member/lawrence-township-trustee-indianapolis-277 Phone: 317-890-0011
Perry Township http://www.perrytownship-in.gov/services.html Phone: 317-788-4815
Franklin Township http://franklintownshipindiana.org.s72172.gridserver.com/township-assistance/ Phone: 317-780-1700 EXT. 101
Decatur Township http://www.decaturfire.org/township-information.html Phone: 317-856-6600
Clay Township http://www.claytwp.org/?page_id=20 Phone: 317-846-2773
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana http://www.bebigforkids.org/get-a-big/ Phone: 317-921-2201
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Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis https://bgcindy.org/programs Phone: 317-920-4700
RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Childcare Answers https://childcareanswers.com/your-guide-to-child-care/children-with-special-needs/ Phone: 317-636-5727
IN*Source Special Education Parent Support http://insource.org/resources/special-education-in-indiana/ Phone: 800-332-4433
The Arc Indiana https://www.arcind.org/supports-services/state-federal-programs/ Phone: 317-977-2375
Indy's Child - Resources and events for children with special needs https://indyschild.com/directories/cat/special-needs-2/ Phone: 317-722-8500
Indiana Family to Family https://www.inf2f.org/ Phone: 844-323-4636
Indiana First Steps http://www.firststeps.in.gov/ Phone: 800-545-7763
MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
EMPLOYMENT
Project Azul https://projectazul.org/ Phone: 317-472-7599
ARTICLES & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Homebuying for Single Parents How to Buy a House as a Single Parent
Financial Planning for Disabled Adults Saving money for people with disabilities
Cerebral Palsy Resources and Support https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/
LOCAL EVENTS
This section will be updated as information becomes available.
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