Community Resources
Resources for All Caregivers Resources for Parent, Custodian, or Guardians
All Caregiver Resources
Community resources are available for caregivers to access, including mental health services, emotional support, financial resources, and other social services. Please review the following sites based on your particular need. Some sites are search engines for locating resources in your area of residence. To obtain additional information regarding resources for your area, please speak with your Regional Licensing Specialist or Family Case Manager.
- About Special Kids (ASK), Visit their website or call 1 (800) 964-4746 to access information and resources for children with special needs
- Central Indiana Human Services Database
- Child Support Services
- Crimes Against Children Research Center
• Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) - Domestic Violence Counseling Providers for Indiana
- Foster Parent College Training opportunities, free newsletters, and inexpensive resources
- Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services, Empowerment and advocacy for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
- Prevent Child Abuse America
- SAMHSA’S National Mental Health Information Center
- State of Indiana Family and Health, Resources for families, children, and older adults
- Sunny Start
- The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
- VINELink, Track information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders
Crisis Hotlines
- Careline/Parent Stress Line, Call 1 (800) 244-5373 if you are having trouble finding the fun in parenting
- Indiana 2-1-1 Call 2-1-1 for information and referrals to human services including food, shelter, employment, counseling, and much more.
- Indiana Family Helpline Call 1 (800) 433-0746 for more information and referral for maternal and child health, WIC, dental providers, and more. Bilingual communication specialists are on staff.
- Nineline Call 1 (800) 999-9999 for support and crisis intervention if you are caring for a teen faced with life changing issues. This line provides answers to tough questions about family, relationships, health, suicide, abuse, drugs and alcohol, sex and running away.
- Toll Free Crisis Hotline Numbers
Infant, Toddler, Child, and Youth Care: Obtain information regarding child safety, care, education, parenting and other resources.
Parent, Custodian, or Guardian Resources
Parenting resources are available to access, offering information, tips, and support. To obtain additional information about parenting resources, please speak with your Family Case Manager.
- Indiana Youth Institute
- National Center for Fathering
- National Fatherhood Initiative
- Parents Anonymous, Support group
- Parents as Teachers
- Promoting Responsible Fatherhood
- Rise Magazine, A magazine by and for parents who have been involved in the child welfare system
- Search Institute, parenting information and resources
- Sunny Start
- Taking it Home: A Survival Tool Kit for Parents Booklet
Stay Connected
- Make a child abuse or neglect report
- Leave my infant at a safe place (Safe Haven Law)
- Get help for a child or family in my community (Community Partners)
- Find my Local DCS Office and Director
- Contact my Regional Manager
- Give money to the Kids First Trust Fund
- Contact a representative of DCS regarding child protection
- Apply for a Job with DCS
- Find the guidelines for Child Support
- Collect or pay child support
- Establish Paternity
- Contact a Child Support Representative
