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Indiana Head Start
Managing Agency Indiana http://www.in.gov
Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Indiana, you must be a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school.
In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $14,521
2 $19,669
3 $24,817
4 $29,965
5 $35,113
6 $40,261
7 $45,409
8 $50,557
*For households with more than eight people, add $5,148 per additional person.
Other qualifications may apply.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
You can visit the Indiana Head Start State Collaboration Office website at: http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2679.htm
You may also contact the Director of the Indiana Head Start State Collaboration Office by calling: 312-233-6837
Posted 04-08-12
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Festivals and Fun Times:
Indiana, Richmond
NSR Weanling Pig Extravaganza
Dates: April 25, 2012 – April 25, 2012
Location:
Richmond, IN
Wayne C
Phone Number: 765-463-3594
Indiana, Indianapolis
Best Buy WFMS Country Music Expo
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds
Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion & Champions Pavilion
Indianapolis, IN
Marion County
Event Hours: Doors will open at 9 am for gold reserve seats
Admission: General Admission $20 Gold reserve seats $70
Ticket Info: 1-800-745-3000
Indiana, Ft. Wayne
Bird Show
Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds
2726 Carroll Road
Ft. Wayne, IN
Allen County
Indiana, Charlottesville
Dierks Bentley w/ Eli Young Band
Dates: May 10, 2012 – May 10, 2012
Location: nTelos Wireless Pavilion
Charlottesville, IN
Albemarle County
Event Hours: 7pm
Indiana, Nashville
Spring Blossom Arts Festival
Dates: May 12, 2012 – May 13, 2012
Location:
Village
Nashville, IN
Brown County
Promoter: Brown County Historical Society
Phone Number: 800-753-3255
Description: A perfect treat for Mother’s Day weekend! Indulge her with locally handmade arts & crafts, shopping, unique restaurants and overnight lodging equipped to pamper her from head to toe. Enjoy the outdoor beauty of Brown County while listening to live enter
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Indiana, Fort Wayne
Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean Dates: May 12, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Location: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County
Event Hours: 7:30pm
Indiana, Dillsboro
Dillsboro Homecoming Festival
Dates: May 16, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location:
Dillsboro, IN
Dear
Indiana, Cloverdale
In Ranch Horse Assoc. Hoosier Circuit
Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: C Bar C Expo Cente
Cloverdale, IN
Putnam County
Indiana, Noblesville
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location: Klipsch Music Center
Noblesville, IN
Hamilton County
Event Hours: TBD
Indiana, Terre Haute
Banks of the Wabash Festival
Dates: May 24, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Location:
Fairbanks Park
Terre Haute, IN
Vigo County
Promoter: Fairbanks Park Arts & Music Festival
Phone Number: 812-232-2727
Description: taste-tempting foods, crafters, merchandise market, bingo
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Indiana, Noblesville
X-103 Mayday w/ Staind
Dates: May 26, 2012 – May 26, 2012
Location: Klipsch Music Center
Noblesville, IN
Hamilton County
Grandstand Entertainment: Neon Trees, Eve 6, Sleeper Agent
Event Hours: 4pm
Indiana, Noblesville
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert Dates: June 6, 2012 – June 6, 2012
Location: Klipsch Music Center
Noblesville, IN
Hamilton County
Event Hours: 7:30pm
Indiana, Elkhart
Rhapsody in Green
Dates: June 8, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Location:
Island, Lundquist-Bicentennial and High Dive Parks
Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County
Phone Number: 574-295-7275
Description: Family festival featuring 2-1/2 days of national & regional musical entertainment, arts & crafts, children’s activities, vintage auto show, demonstrations.
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Indiana, Indianapolis
Roger Waters
Dates: June 11, 2012 – June 11, 2012
Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN
Marion county
Event Hours: 8pm
Indiana, Rochester
In Ranch Horse Assoc. Hoosier Circuit
Dates: June 16, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location: Fulton County Equestrian Cente
Rochester, IN
Fulton County
Indiana, Marion
Grant County 4-H Fair
Dates: June 17, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location:
State Road 18 East
Marion, IN
Grant County
Phone Number: 765/651-2413
Indiana, Lawrenceburg
Dearborn County 4-H and Community Fair
Dates: June 18, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location:
Lawrenceburg, IN
Dearborn County
Phone Number: 812-532-2050
Second Phone Number: 812-926-1189
Description: Dearborn County Idol Contest Miss Dearborn County Queen Pageant Goodie Walk Little Miss and Mr Pageant Baby Contest 11th Annual Toy Animal Pet Parade
Directions: directly across US50 from Argosy Casino.
Indiana, Fort Wayne
National Dexter Cattle Show
Dates: June 21, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds
Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County
Indiana, Elnora
Daviess County Fair
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 30, 2012
Location:
Elnora, IN
Daviess County
Phone Number: 812-692-5581
Indiana, Greenfield
Hancock County 4-H Fair
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 29, 2012
Location:
620 North Apple Street
Greenfield, IN
Hancock County
Phone Number: 317-462-1113
Indiana, Indianapolis
Marion County Agricultural and 4-H Club Fair
Theme this Year: Make It Your Fair
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 30, 2012
Location: Marion County Fairgrounds
7300 East Troy Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN
Marion County
Phone Number: 317-353-2444
Indiana, Chrisney
Spencer County 4-H Fair
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 26, 2012
Location:
Chrisney, IN
Spencer County
Phone Number: 812-649-6022
Indiana, Cayuga
Vermillion County Fair
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 29, 2012
Location:
325 E Maple Street
Cayuga, IN
Vermillion County
Phone Number: 800-340-8155
Indiana, Hartford City
Blackford County 4-H Fair
Theme this Year: Feeding the World Starts with 4-H!
Dates: June 23, 2012 – June 30, 2012
Location:
Hartford City, IN
Blackford County
Phone Number: 765/348-3213
Directions: Park Avenue East
Indiana, Rushville
Rush County Agricultural Fair
Dates: June 23, 2012 – June 30, 2012
Location:
1299 North Sexton Road
Rushville, IN
Rush County
Phone Number: 765-932-5974
Indiana, Richmond
Wayne County 4-H Fair
Dates: June 23, 2012 – June 30, 2012
Location:
861 Salisbury Road North
Richmond, IN
Wayne County
Phone Number: 765-973-9281
Indiana, Fishers
Fishers Freedom Festival
Dates: June 23, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Roy Holland Memorial Park
Fishers, IN
Marion County
Promoter: Fishers Freedom Festival
Phone Number: 317-595-3195
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
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Family Voices Indiana
Helps families and caregivers of children with special health care needs and disabilities navigate the health care system and find the care they need. Family Voices is a family-led organization that also provides support to the professionals who serve children with disabilities.
To learn more visit https://www.disability.gov/state/indiana/health.
Updated 11-25-11
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Indiana Update: About Special Kids
About Special Kids
Helps families and professionals get answers to questions about children with special needs. Also has information and resources on a variety of topics such as health insurance, special education, community resources and medical homes.
To learn more visit https://www.disability.gov/state/indiana/health.
Updaed 10-20-11
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Run by people with developmental disabilities, SAI helps people with developmental disabilities to learn to speak for themselves, make life choices and serve their communities. Promotes self-advocacy through fundraising, training programs, and local self-advocacy support groups.
For more information visit https://www.disability.gov/state/indiana/community_life.
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NCRRC is one of six Regional Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs. The Centers help state education agencies improve education programs, practices and policies that impact infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities and their families. Find resources for parents and educators in your state.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/indiana/education
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Easter Seals Crossroads and Indiana’s Bureau of Rehabilitative Services have established INDATA to increase access to assistive technology. INDATA offers funding assistance, public awareness and education, device loan, reutilized computers and demonstrations of over 1600 assistive technology devices.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/indiana/technology
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Indiana Food Stamp Program
http://www.in.gov
Program Description
The Food Stamp Program is a 100 percent Federally funded program, which is administered through each state. The U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services develop Federal regulations that govern implementation of the program. In
Indiana, the Family and Social Services Administration is responsible for ensuring the Federal regulations are initially implemented
and consistently applied in each county.
Indiana’s Food Stamp Program is designed to raise the nutritional level of low income households by supplementing their available
food purchasing dollars with food stamp coupons. In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
policy, the Food Stamp Program is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion,
political beliefs, or disability.
General Program Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet both non-financial and financial requirements. Non-financial requirements include state residency,
citizenship/alien status, work registration and cooperation with the IMPACT Program. Financial criteria include income and asset
limits. The asset/resource limits are $2,000 per household except for households containing a member who is disabled or age 60 or
older; then the limit is $3,000. Assets include bank accounts, cash, real estate, personal property, vehicles, etc. The household’s
home and surrounding lot, household good and personal belongings and life insurance policies are not counted as assets in the Food
Stamp Program. All households (except those with elderly or disabled members) must pass a gross income test (130 percent of
poverty) to qualify for benefits. The gross income is per household size and based on the gross monthly income received by all
household members.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For detailed application information, visit:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/3100.htm
Program Contact Information
To learn more about the Food Stamp Program and the specific eligibility requirements and program benefits in Indiana, visit:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2691.htm
Or contact your local Division of Family Resources (DFR) office. To find your local office, visit the following site and scroll down to
the heading that says, “Select your county below for information regarding the local DFR office nearest you”:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2999.htm
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Program Description
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, nutrition
education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and
children up to age five who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be
determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk
conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Indiana, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to five years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and,
(2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members
who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://www.in.gov/isdh/20424.htm
Program Contact Information
For more information on Indiana WIC, please visit the Indiana State Department of Health (DoH):
http://www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm
Please see the following website for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
If you have questions about the WIC program call the Indiana State DoH at:
317-233-1325
A Web form is available to send questions and feedback to the Indiana State DoH at:
http://www.in.gov/isdh/19697.htm
Managing Agency
Indiana
http://www.in.gov
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Program Description
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is designed to help welfare recipients obtain and maintain jobs. This program
provides assistance to families with children and requires adults to work or prepare for work. Recipients will be provided with
supportive assistance while on TANF including: child care services, after-school child care for children age six and older, medical
assistance for dependent children, transportation services, aid for heating costs and food stamps.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Indiana, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19
years of age, a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, click on your county office for an application:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/2954.htm
Completed applications must then be submitted to your local DFR office either in person, by mail, or by fax. Click here to find your
local DFR office:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2999.htm
Program Contact Information
To learn more about the TANF Program and the specific eligibility requirements and program benefits in your State, visit:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2684.htm
Managing Agency
Indiana
http://www.in.gov
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Program Description
National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a Federal entitlement program open to public and nonprofit private schools and residential
child care institutions. Lunch is available to all children at participating schools, and the meals must meet specific nutritional
requirements to receive Federal funds.
The USDA designed the School Breakfast Program (SBP) to meet the needs of children who arrive at school hungry. Children
seldom make up nutrients missed at breakfast at other meals. In 1999 the General Assembly enacted legislation that requires
schools that have 25 percent or more of their enrollment eligible for free or reduced-price meal benefits to offer the breakfast
program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Indiana and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household;
$40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household;
$61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for
each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child’s school. A listing of your state’s schools can be found here:
http://www.doe.in.gov/publications/schooldirectory.html
Program Contact Information
For additional information, please visit the Indiana School Nutrition programs website:
http://www.doe.state.in.us/food/schoolnutrition/welcome.html
If you have questions concerning the program you can call the Indiana Division of School and Community Nutrition Programs toll-
free at:
800-537-1142
Managing Agency
Indiana Department of Education
http://www.doe.state.in.us/food
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Program Description
Indiana’s Energy Assistance Program provides financial assistance to low-income households to maintain utility services during
the winter heating season. During cold winter months, this program helps prevent utility companies from shutting off home heating
service to low-income families. During hot summer months, the Energy Assistance Program provides limited funds for the
purchase of fans, distributed at the local level.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Indiana, you must need financial assistance for
home energy costs and your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household;
$21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household;
$38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household;
$55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add
$5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, contact the Community Development Representative in your area:
http://www.in.gov/ihcda/files/CAPS.pdf
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://www.in.gov/ihcda/2523.htm
Managing Agency
Indiana
http://www.state.in.us
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Program Description
Hoosier Healthwise is a health insurance program for Indiana children, pregnant women, and low income families. Health care is
provided at little or no cost to Indiana families enrolled in the program. The enrolled member chooses a doctor to get regular
checkups and health care for illnesses. Other health needs such as prescriptions, dental care, vision care, family planning services,
and mental health services are also available as part of the Hoosier Healthwise program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Indiana, under 19 years of age, not covered by
health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual
household income before taxes of less than $36,432 if two people live in the household; $45,780 if three people live in the household;
$55,128 if four people live in the household; $64,476 if five people live in the household; $73,836 if six people live in the household;
$83,196 if seven people live in the household; $92,556 if eight people live in the household; and $101,916 if more than eight people
live in the household. For larger households, add $9,360 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you
may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Information on how to apply can be found here:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/2998.htm
Download an application here:
http://www.in.gov/icpr/webfile/formsdiv/43202.pdf
Download the “Record of Financial Eligibility” form here:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/49422.pdf
If you have questions about the application, or need assistance, please call the Hoosier Healthwise Helpline at 1-800-889-9949.
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/2544.htm
Managing Agency
Indiana
http://www.state.in.us
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Program Description
The Indiana Special Milk Program provides milk to children in schools, childcare institutions, and eligible camps that do not
participate in other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Schools that participate in the National School Lunch or School
Breakfast Programs, can participate in the Special Milk Program for half-day kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children who do not
have access to a school meals program. The program reimburses schools and institutions for the milk they serve.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to
low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Indiana, your household’s
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the
household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the
household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live
in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates
in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.doe.in.gov/food/schoolnutrition/welcome.html
Program Contact Information
To learn more about Indiana Special Milk program, please call the School and Community Nutrition Programs office toll-free at:
800-537-1142
For more information visit:
http://www.doe.in.gov/
Managing Agency
Indiana Department of Education
http://www.doe.state.in.us/food
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Indiana’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides residential energy conservation services to the low income citizens
of Indiana. Funding comes from Federal sources and is allocated to Community Action Agencies (CAA) to provide services in each
of Indiana’s 92 counties. The CAAs use their own crews or private contractors to provide comprehensive energy conservation
services. A thorough evaluation of the structure, including the safe and efficient operation of the furnace and water heater, is
included in the treatment of each home.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Indiana, your household’s annual income before
taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three
people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six
people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Applications are administered through Community Action Agencies. Click on the link below to find the agency in your county:
http://www.incap.org/CAP_agencies.htm
You may also call the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority at 317.232.7777.
Program Contact Information
Additional information about Indiana’s WAP can be found at:
http://www.in.gov/ihcda/2523.htm
Managing Agency
Indiana
http://www.state.in.us
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