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Advocates for Children of South Central Indiana provides trained
volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who represent the best
interest of children in court. Most often these children are involved in
court only because they are victims of abuse and neglect. The CASA volunteer
objectively and thoroughly researches the child's situation, recommends a
course of action to the Court, explains the Court's findings to the child,
facilitates and advocates for the resolution to the presenting problems, and
monitors progress toward established goals. CASA is supported by paid
staff, who closely supervises each case.
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The Bartholomew Brown Chapter of the American Red Cross works to improve
the quality of life, enhance self-reliance and concern for others, and to
help people avoid, prepare for and cope with emergencies. It provides health
and safety training, disaster relief, blood services, and assistance to
military families. The local chapter has been in existence for over 80
years.
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Bartholomew Area Legal Aid
378-0358
Legal Aid provides civil legal counseling and representation to low
income individuals. The client counseling program provides information,
support and education to individuals with civil legal issues. This program
also provides mediation for family law issues when children are involved.
The lawyer referral program refers clients to a panel of 47 volunteer
attorneys who provide representation in qualifying civil court cases. Issues
included custody, visitation, dissolution, eviction, unsafe housing, debt
collection and termination or denial of public benefits.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters matches at-risk children ages 6 through 18 in
one-to-one relationships with caring adult volunteers. The purpose of the
match is to provide role models and friends to children to help them grow
into caring, competent adults.
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Caring Parents
(A program of Family Service of Bartholomew County)
375-6748
http://www.crh.org/healthy_communities/caringparents.html
Caring Parents is
a volunteer staffed home visitor program which provides education on infant
care and safety, information on child development, and emotional support to
Bartholomew County families during a child's first year. It is an expansion
of Columbus Regional Hospital Birthing Center's two-year birthing plan.
Caring Parent volunteers build on educational and emotional support
introduced by the nurses, scheduling home visits at 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12
months. The services are offered on a free and voluntary basis to qualifying
families.
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The Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council serves as a catalyst for the
prevention of child abuse and neglect by promoting a community culture that
values children. Maintaining that education and early intervention with
families is key to breaking the abusive cycle, the Council is committed to
preventing abuse/neglect before it happens. CAP Council strives to educate
the entire community about child abuse and neglect and to promote healthy
alternatives and positive parenting practices. Programs include: a Kids on
the Block program for elementary children performed by teen volunteers;
child safety, parenting and prevention literature for agencies and home
visit programs; training workshops; additional educational programs and
special events for parents, caregivers and professionals in the community.
CAP is a chartered council of Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, an affiliate of
Prevent Child Abuse America.
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Children, Inc. provides quality child care for children (ages one year to
13 years) of working parents in three centers and most elementary schools.
Children, Inc. provides a safe environment, nourishing food and a program
geared to the developmental needs of children. Fees are based on family
income.
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Childhood Connections
375-2208
www.childhoodconnections.org
Formerly called
Priority One Child Care Resources, this agency has three main functions: 1)
helping people find quality child care, 2) providing education and training
to parents and child care providers, and 3) assisting the community in
identifying where resources are needed to enhance child care options.
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Developmental Services provides services to developmentally disabled and
handicapped people in education, needs assessment, evaluation of functional
levels, and program planning. DSI also teaches daily living skills and helps
individuals realize their potential through work training.
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The Easter Seals lends a wide variety of hospital equipment to people of
all ages in financial need. It also makes funds available for camping
experiences for handicapped youngsters.
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Eastside Community Center provides a means and a site for its resident
neighbors, mostly low income, to plan and implement family-oriented
activities and become involved with other community groups and community
issues.
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Family Service provides professional. confidential counseling for
individuals, couples, families and groups to promote the development of a
healthy personality. Family Service provides family life education and
consultation services and administers the Healthy Families program.
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First Call For Help maintains a data base that includes over 1,200
helping programs and provides free and confidential referrals to callers of
the Helpline (376-6666). First Call For Help also offers specialized
services such as the Community Christmas Intake and Child Care Resource and
Referral to serve parents, child care providers and the community.
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Foundation for Youth incorporates programming from the Boys and Girls
Club of America and Youth Camp to provide healthy and positive youth
development through recreation, enrichment, and leadership opportunities.
The organization also serves as an advocate for youth in the community.
About 2000 children and youth are served by the Foundation for Youth each
year.
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Head Start
(A program of Human Services, Inc.)
379-2448
http://www.headstartinfo.org/
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Healthy Families
(A program of Family Service of Bartholomew
County)
372-3745
http://www.transporting.to/FamilyService
Offers
home-visiting program designed to assist parents of newborns and children
age 0-5 in providing for the health, safety and successful emotional and
intellectual development of their child. Services include: home visits up to
child's 5th birthday that focus on parent education; case management; risk
assessment; advocacy; shaken baby syndrome presentations given in the
community at no charge; and referrals by a family support specialist.
Short-term services (3 months) available for those who do not qualify for
long-term services (5 years).
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The Boy Scouts of America is a comprehensive youth development program.
The purpose and mission of Boy Scouting is to serve the unique interests and
needs of boys, ages 5-21 and girls, ages 14-21. Over 1,000 boys from
Bartholomew County participated in programs offered by Boy Scouts. Camp is a
major experience for Boy Scouts.
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Located in the former Old Hope school, the center was formed to identify
and implement programs for all residents of Hope and the surrounding area to
improve the quality of lie and provide a location which to meet. Head
Start, the Hope Senior Center, and the Hope Food Bank are currently housed in
the center. In conjunction with the FRCH schools, the center provides day
camp and after school programming.
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Horizon House
(A program of Human Services, Inc.)
376-9710
Horizon House provides transitional shelter for homeless
families who are highly motivated to make a permanent change in their lives.
Services include short-term shelter; long-term case management; parenting
classes; budget counseling; daily living skills; nutrition classes; and job
training/coaching. This office is also the intake site for after hours
emergency lodging through the Salvation Army. Please direct persons to this
address, or have them call the office.
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Hospice provides care to terminally ill persons and their families in
Bartholomew County and the surrounding area. Hospice services are provided
to over 700 local residents by nurses and trained volunteers wherever the
patient is: home, hospital or nursing home. Terminally ill people whose
remaining life can be expressed in months, weeks, or days are considered for
admission.
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Human
Services, Inc. manages Horizon House, a transitional shelter for homeless
families. Families receive case management services while at Horizon House
and for two years after they leave. Human Services also manages the local
Head Start Program, a preschool program for disadvantaged four and five year
olds. United Way provides the needed local match to draw the federal funding
for this program.
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Just
Friends Adult Day Care
(A program of Senior Center Services)
372-6415
http://www.seniorcenterservices.com/justfriends.html
Just Friends
Adult Day Care provides functionally and or physically impaired adults with
opportunities to socialize and participate in structured activities in a
safe, secure environment.
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LCNFC collaborates with existing resources to address needs of
neighborhood residents of all ages. Specific service areas include advocacy
on neighborhood issues, counseling, family activities, resource and
referral, membership development and youth development.
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The agency is a distribution center for donated clothing, furniture, and
household items which are either given free to those in need or sold at a
small cost. Sans Souci's annual Kids' Coat Drive in October gleans over 500
coats, which are shared with Salvation Army and given to children who need
them. Skill-building for disadvantaged persons and support services are also
provided. Sans Souci serves as the administrative agency for the Wheels to
Work program. Su Casa-Columbus is an affiliated program that provides
cross-cultural information and training between Latino and non-Latino
community members.
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Senior Center Services provides a wide variety of programs and services,
which meet the needs and improve the quality of life for older persons in
Bartholomew County. Some seniors, as Community Service Aides, make dolls for
hospitalized children. Others volunteer with at-risk youth at the Jefferson
Education Center. Just Friends provides adult day care for the mentally and
physically frail elderly.
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Su Casa Columbus
375-9370
www.sucasacolumbus.com
Programs provide a
cross-cultural bridge between the Latino and non-Latino communities of
Bartholomew County and surrounding areas. The Spanish-language newspaper El
Coreo, English as a Second Language classes, the Cinco de Mayo Soccer
League, Spanish classes, and drug and alcohol awareness classes, are just a
few of their activities. Su Casa Columbus partners with area service
providers and businesses to ensure a cohesive community relationship.
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The purpose and mission of Girl Scouting is to serve the unique interests
and need of girls ages 5-17. Girl Scouting is a life-shaping program,
strengthening values and helping girls to learn and make decisions.
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The Regional Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence provides crisis
intervention services and emergency shelter for both male and female adult
victims of domestic violence and their dependents. The toll-free, 24 hour
crisis line number is 800-221-6311. Transportation to and from the shelter
is provided. Adult and children's support groups, children's programming,
food, clothing and personal care items are also provided. All services are
at no cost to the client.
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United Cerebral Palsy provides education, diagnostic services, equipment,
camping experiences, respite care, and scholarship assistance for children
and adults with cerebral palsy. United Cerebral Palsy provides 14
Bartholomew County children with comprehensive and specialized diagnostic
services.
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USO is a civilian, voluntary organization providing services to alleviate
problems inherent in military life for 2 million military personnel and
their million dependents worldwide. It provides a "touch of home" for the
military community, including travel assistance; libraries; educational
workshops; childcare; foreign language courses; recreational lounges; family
crisis intervention; and celebrity entertainment.
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The Volunteer Action Center is the clearinghouse which brings volunteers
together with agencies to serve people in need. The VAC will match a
volunteer or volunteer group to the agency that best suits their interests
and time availability. The VAC also provides training to boards of
directors, volunteer managers, and youth.
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Wheels to Work
(A program of Human Services, Inc.)
372-3419
Wheels to Work provides reliable, safe, affordable
automobiles to individuals and families who are employed or attending school
with the goal of employment. Participation in a self-sufficiency program
administered by the Division of Family & Children, Horizon House, Human
Services, Quinco, Family Self-Sufficiency, DSI, Vocational Rehabilitation,
or Housing Partnerships is required. Each person is responsible for payment
of a no-interest loan each month with a payment adjusted to their income.
Persons must also hold a valid drivers license and have the ability to
obtain automobile insurance. Donations of automobiles are also accepted into
the program with a receipt provided for income tax deductions.
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Young Mothers Educational Development (Y-MED) provides continuing
education, including a prenatal class and parenting classes for school-age
expectant teens and school-age mothers. The program offers academic opportunities, psychological services, health counseling, and child care
services.
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