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Adoption
Adoption Center for Family Building — Indiana
Nonprofit open-adoption agency licensed in Indiana, with an office in Merrillville. Birth parents: (800) 869-1005.
- Merrillville, IN
- (219) 795-9900
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Adoptions of Indiana
Nonprofit adoption agency serving expectant parents and adoptive families. Text: (317) 820-2290.
- 1980 E. 116th Street, Suite 325, Carmel, IN 46032
- (317) 574-8950
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Firefly Children & Family Alliance — Adoption Services
Helps Hoosiers prepare for adoption and supports adoptive families.
- Indianapolis, IN
- (317) 264-2700
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Lifeline Youth & Family Services
Foster care and adoption support before, during and after placement, with regional offices around Indiana.
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) — Indiana
Foster care and family services at offices across Indiana.
St. Elizabeth | Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services
Pregnancy and adoption services in Indianapolis, with parenting help and a Parent Support Group for moms who choose to parent.
- Indianapolis, IN
- (317) 787-3412
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The Cradle — Indiana
Nonprofit adoption agency licensed in Indiana with an office in Merrillville; options counseling and support for birth parents. Call 24/7 or text (312) 800-1559.
- Merrillville, IN
- (800) 272-3534
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The Villages — Foster Care & Adoption
Foster care, adoption from foster care and private domestic adoption across Indiana.
- 2405 N. Smith Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404
- (800) 822-4888
- Website (opens in a new tab)
AdoptUSKids — Indiana
StatewideIndiana's post-adoption services, support groups and contacts, from the national AdoptUSKids project.
Indiana Adoption Program
StatewideStatewide program finding adoptive families for children in Indiana foster care, with profiles of waiting children and help through the process.
Free / Subsidized Childcare
Family Development Services — Head Start
Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Indianapolis. Call for the center nearest you.
- Indianapolis, IN
- (317) 803-3803
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PACE Community Action Agency — Head Start / Early Head Start
Free Head Start and Early Head Start from PACE Community Action Agency.
Indiana Head Start & Early Head Start Finder
StatewideCall toll-free or use the locator to find a free Head Start or Early Head Start program near you.
Head Start & Early Head Start
NationwideFree preschool, child care and family support for eligible families. Find a program near you online or by phone (Mon–Fri 8–6 ET).
Churches / Baby Closets
Hope Center
Free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds and STI testing in Connersville. Parents in the Parenting with Hope program earn Hope Dollars for baby necessities. Text 24/7: (717) 467-3048.
- Connersville, IN
- (765) 825-1244
- info@hopecenterlife.com
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St. Elizabeth | Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services
Pregnancy and adoption services in Indianapolis, with parenting help and a Parent Support Group for moms who choose to parent.
- Indianapolis, IN
- (317) 787-3412
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Women's Care Center — Indiana
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling and baby items. Centers in Auburn, Bloomington, Elkhart, Hammond, Indianapolis, La Porte, Merrillville, Michigan City, Mishawaka, Plymouth and South Bend.
- South Bend, IN
- (574) 234-0363
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Clothing / Supplies
Hope Center
Free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds and STI testing in Connersville. Parents in the Parenting with Hope program earn Hope Dollars for baby necessities. Text 24/7: (717) 467-3048.
- Connersville, IN
- (765) 825-1244
- info@hopecenterlife.com
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St. Elizabeth | Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services
Pregnancy and adoption services in Indianapolis, with parenting help and a Parent Support Group for moms who choose to parent.
- Indianapolis, IN
- (317) 787-3412
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Women's Care Center — Indiana
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling and baby items. Centers in Auburn, Bloomington, Elkhart, Hammond, Indianapolis, La Porte, Merrillville, Michigan City, Mishawaka, Plymouth and South Bend.
- South Bend, IN
- (574) 234-0363
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Domestic Violence
Indiana Domestic Violence Hotline
Statewide24-hour hotline connecting callers with local domestic-violence programs and shelters across Indiana.
love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)
NationwideFree, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
NationwideConfidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.
StrongHearts Native Helpline
NationwideFree, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.
The Deaf Hotline
Nationwide24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).
Employment
Dress for Success Indianapolis
Professional clothing and career support for women.
- 820 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- (317) 940-3737
- indianapolis@dressforsuccess.org
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Dress for Success Michiana
Professional clothing and career support for women in the South Bend area. Book online.
- South Bend, IN
- michiana@dressforsuccess.org
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Goodwill — Employment Services (Indiana)
Job training and placement from Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. In northern Indiana, Goodwill Industries of Michiana runs career centers: (574) 472-7300.
WorkOne Career Centers
StatewideFree job search help and training at WorkOne centers across Indiana.
American Job Centers (CareerOneStop)
NationwideFree local help with job searches, training and career services. Find your nearest American Job Center online or by phone.
Dress for Success
NationwideProfessional clothing and career support for women. Find your local Dress for Success on the website.
Easterseals — Employment Services
NationwideJob training and employment support for people with disabilities through local Easterseals affiliates.
Goodwill Career Centers
NationwideFree job training, career coaching, résumé and interview help at local Goodwill career centers.
Potential Financial Assistance
Catholic Charities Indianapolis
Emergency help through its Crisis Office (food pantry and clothing room), plus other family services.
- 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
- (317) 236-1500
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St. Vincent de Paul Indianapolis
Free food, diapers, household basics and more. Helpline: English (317) 687-0169, Spanish (317) 687-0167.
- 2500 Churchman Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203
- (317) 687-0169
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The Salvation Army — Indiana
StatewideLocal Salvation Army centers across Indiana. Search by city or ZIP code for help near you.
Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)
NationwideFind the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.
Modest Needs
NationwideSmall one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
NationwideParish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.
The Salvation Army
NationwideEmergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.
Food Programs
Community Harvest Food Bank
Food assistance for northeast Indiana, including a walk-in crisis food program.
- 999 East Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
- (260) 447-3696
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Food Bank of Northern Indiana
Find food pantries and programs in northern Indiana.
- 702 Chapin Street, South Bend, IN 46601
- (574) 232-9986
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Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Find food pantries and programs in central Indiana.
- 3737 Waldemere Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46241
- (317) 925-0191
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank
Food through partner pantries and mobile pantries in south-central Indiana.
- 2333 W. Industrial Park Dr., Bloomington, IN 47404
- (812) 339-3447
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Tri-State Food Bank
Food for families through partner agencies in the Evansville region.
- 2504 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711
- (812) 425-0775
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Feeding America (Find Your Local Food Bank)
NationwideEnter your ZIP code to find the food bank, pantries and meal programs serving your community.
USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America)
NationwideConnects you with nearby food banks, meal sites and programs like SNAP and WIC. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. En español: 1-877-842-6273.
Health Assistance
Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership
Free nurse home visits for first-time parents from Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. Refer yourself by phone or online.
HealthLinc
Community health centers accepting Medicaid, HIP and most insurance; uninsured patients welcome, with a sliding fee scale.
Raphael Health Center
Community health center with medical, dental, behavioral health, optometry and prenatal care, and a sliding-scale discount.
- 401 E. 34th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205
- (317) 926-1507
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Indiana Medicaid & Hoosier Healthwise
StatewideFree or low-cost health coverage, including Hoosier Healthwise for children and pregnant women. Apply online or by phone.
Abortion Pill Reversal hotline
NationwideStarted a chemical abortion and regret it? Call as soon as you can.
Housing Assistance & Shelters
Dayspring Center
24/7 emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness, with case management.
- Indianapolis, IN
- (317) 635-6780
- info@dayspringindy.org
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Wheeler Mission
Homeless shelters in Indianapolis and Bloomington (Bloomington office: (812) 727-6300).
- 205 East New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- (317) 635-3575
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Family Promise
NationwidePrevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.
Infant & Baby Equipment
Bravely Women's Health
Free pregnancy tests and women's health services in Lafayette, plus a clothing room with free baby clothes, diapers and essentials.
- 938 Mezzanine Dr., Ste. B, Lafayette, IN 47905
- (765) 742-1533
- help@bravelywomenshealth.org
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Choices Life Resource Center
Free pregnancy care, sexual health services and free baby supplies through its parenting program. Centers in New Albany, Corydon, Salem and Marengo. Spanish: (502) 689-0372.
- 2656 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150
- (812) 941-0872
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Kids Clothing Corner — Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
Free clothing for children, offered alongside the church's food pantry. Call the church for current days and hours.
- 963 N. Girls School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46214
- (317) 241-6163
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Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance
Firefly Children & Family Alliance — Mental Health Counseling
Affordable mental health counseling for children, families and adults.
- Indianapolis, IN
- (317) 264-2700
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Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership
Free nurse home visits for first-time parents from Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. Refer yourself by phone or online.
HealthLinc
Community health centers accepting Medicaid, HIP and most insurance; uninsured patients welcome, with a sliding fee scale.
Postpartum Support International — Indiana Chapter
StatewideSupport groups and local resources for depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. PSI HelpLine: call or text (800) 944-4773.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
NationwideCall or text 988 any time if you are in crisis.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
NationwideCall or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA, free and confidential, for support before, during and after pregnancy.
Postpartum Support International HelpLine
NationwideSupport and local resources for postpartum depression and anxiety.
Parenting Classes
Firefly Children & Family Alliance — Family Resource Centers
Community family resource centers that support parents and children across Indiana.
- Indianapolis, IN
- (317) 264-2700
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The Villages — Healthy Families
Free, voluntary home visiting for parents who are pregnant or have a newborn younger than 75 days old.
Parents as Teachers
NationwideFree home visiting and parent education for expecting families and parents of young children, through local affiliates.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
NationwideSelf-paced online parenting courses (also in Spanish). Many states and local agencies offer them free.
Pregnancy Centers
Bravely Women's Health
Free pregnancy tests and women's health services in Lafayette, plus a clothing room with free baby clothes, diapers and essentials.
- 938 Mezzanine Dr., Ste. B, Lafayette, IN 47905
- (765) 742-1533
- help@bravelywomenshealth.org
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Clarity
Free pregnancy help at centers in Columbus, Franklin, Greensburg, Greenwood, Mooresville, North Vernon, Seymour and Shelbyville.
- Columbus, IN
- (812) 378-4730
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First Choice for Women
Free pregnancy help in Muncie and Anderson ((765) 393-3029). 24-hour care line: (765) 286-6060.
- 3020 N. Oakwood Ave., Muncie, IN 47304
- (765) 286-6085
- info@firstchoiceforwomen.org
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Women's Care Center — Indiana
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling and baby items. Centers in Auburn, Bloomington, Elkhart, Hammond, Indianapolis, La Porte, Merrillville, Michigan City, Mishawaka, Plymouth and South Bend.
- South Bend, IN
- (574) 234-0363
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American Pregnancy Association
NationwideFree, confidential pregnancy helpline and a search for local pregnancy centers, adoption agencies and maternity homes.
Care Net Pregnancy Decision Line
NationwideFree, confidential pregnancy decision coaching by phone, and a map of 1,200+ affiliated pregnancy centers.
Heartbeat International (Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help)
NationwideSearch 7,000+ life-affirming pregnancy help locations by state, city or ZIP.
Option Line
NationwideCall or text 24/7 to talk about a pregnancy and be connected with a pregnancy center near you.
Special Needs Assistance
Easterseals Crossroads
Disability services for children and adults in central Indiana.
- 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205
- (317) 466-1000
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IN*SOURCE
StatewideHelps parents of children with disabilities navigate special education in Indiana.
Indiana Family to Family (formerly About Special Kids)
StatewideFamily-led nonprofit supporting Indiana families raising children and youth (ages 0-22) with health or mental health needs.
- Fishers, IN
- (844) 323-4636
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The Arc of Indiana
StatewideAdvocacy and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Toll-free: (800) 382-9100.
- Indianapolis, IN
- (317) 977-2375
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Easterseals
NationwideServices for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Find your local Easterseals affiliate.
Parent to Parent USA
NationwideMatches parents of children with disabilities or special health needs with a trained support parent. Find your state program on the map.
The Arc
NationwideSupport and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through 549 chapters.
Support for Fathers
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
NationwideResources for dads from a national clearinghouse funded by HHS’s Office of Family Assistance.
Transportation
Indiana Medicaid rides to medical appointments
StatewideTraditional Medicaid members book free rides with Verida at least two business days ahead. Managed-care members (Hoosier Healthwise, HIP, Hoosier Care Connect) call their health plan.
Family Promise
NationwideLocal Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.
Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)
NationwideMedicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.