Visit any of the following educational and recreational attractions in Indianapolis to provide your family with a broad-range of experiences to learn from and grow.
Indiana Center for Family | Boys and Girls Club | Salvation Army | Shepherd Community
Wheeler Mission | Brightwood Community Center | La Plaza
DePauw | FinAid | The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships | La Plaza, Inc. | (5-6)
OVERVIEW: The DePauw University International Center is established to help students not only apply to the university, but to understand the immigration laws so that they may attend legally. The center also helps students locate financial aid to fund their education. One scholarship available is the Holton scholarship, one of the most prestigious awards available to immigrant/international students.
FinAid
www.finaid.org/otheraid/undocumented.phtml
OVERVIEW: FinAid is an online resource for any student; however, it has resources for immigrant students, documented and undocumented. The site has information for students looking for financial aid and scholarships. It also explains the conflict students may face when seeking in-state and federal aid. State and federal laws do not correspond in many cases, so this leaves some loopholes for students to pursue. Finally, FinAid informs students of how they may pursue different types of aid and scholarships, particularly private scholarships. A list of other sites is given, so students may pursue scholarships. On-line financial aid forms are also available to students.
OVERVIEW: This resource’s sole purpose is to help immigrant students achieve a higher education. It was established by families and donors in gratitude for the education and life they have achieved in the United States. This is an extensive resource, listing several college/university scholarship sites as well as general scholarships available for use at any college/university.
If you are uncertain where your school attendance area is located, click on the link below and enter your address. The link takes you to the Family Guide to Public Schools in Indianapolis website, where you should be able to find your geographically assigned school.
http://imaps.indygov.org/schools/LocateAddress.asp Below is a list of apartment complexes, condos and mobile park homes that are currently in the MSD Wayne Township attendance area.
| APARTMENTS/CONDOS | ELEMENTARY | SECONDARY |
| Aragon Woods 8150 Aragon Woods Drive |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Ashgrove Apartments 1211 Ginger Court |
McClelland | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Ashton Pointe 42 Lawndale Avenue |
Westlake | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Auburn Hill Apartments 848 Auburn Hill Road |
Westlake | Chapel Hill 7th 8th Grade Center |
| Bayhead Village 7311 Back Bay Court |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Cambridge Station Apartments 7855 Cimarron Trail |
Chapel Glen | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Carriage House (West 10th) 1301 N. Whitcomb Avenue |
Chapelwood | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Chapel Hill Apartments/Townhouses 7452 Bentley Drive |
Chapelwood | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Chapel Knoll Apartments 816 Winding Brook, East Drive |
Chapel Glen | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Chapelwood Apartments 842 Chapelwood Boulevard |
Chapelwood | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Chesapeake Landing 6340 Beluga Lane |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Cloverleaf Apartments 835 Cloverleaf Terrace |
Rhoades | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Covington Square Apartments 115 S. High School Road |
Westlake | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Crestwood Village Apartments 215 Welcome Way |
Westlake | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Darby Court Apartments 2135 N. High School Road |
Chapelwood | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Eagle Valley (Condos) 7780 Eagle Valley Pass |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Fisherman's Village 2975 Coast Drive |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Forest Hills Apartments 445 Big Hill Circle |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Grassy Creek/Crosswinds 1331 Panama Avenue |
McClelland | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Heather Ridge Apartments 3245 Heather Ridge Drive |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Idlewood Apartments 3543 Idlewood Terrace |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Island Club Apartments 30th and Dandy Trail |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Maribou Mills Dandy Trail and West 34th Street |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Mariners Village 9135 Islander Drive |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Michigan Meadows Apartments 3800 West Michigan Street |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Pebble Point Apartments 3030 Pebble Point Drive |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Pickwick at the Airport I-465 and Rockville Road |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Port-O-Call Apartments 56 Port-O-Call Drive |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| River Chase Apartments 2730 River Chase Dr. (Girl School Road & 136) |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Riverpointe Apartments (East Dist.) 1150 N. White River Parkway, West Dr. |
Stout Field | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Rockwood Apartments 7455 Rockleigh Avenue |
Westlake | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Sebring Court 1902 Parsons Drive |
Chapelwood | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Spinnaker Court 3685 St. Thomas Boulevard |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Suncrest Apartments 1135 Suncrest Circle, West Drive |
Rhoades | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Villas of Chapel Hill (Condos) 350 N. Girls School Road |
Westlake | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Waterfront Apartments Waterfront Parkway (North of 136) |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Waterstone Eagle Creek & 34th |
North Wayne | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Westlake Arms Apartments 6000 Westlake Drive |
Westlake | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Westpark Townhouses 7886 Maureen Terrace |
Chapelwood | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Woods of Edinborough 4900 Edinborough Lane |
Stout Field | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Wyckford Commons 7777 Wyckford Court |
Chapelwood | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
ATTENDANCE AREAS FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS
MOBILE HOME PARK |
ELEMENTARY | SECONDARY |
| Alton's Alton & Kansas |
Stout Field | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Bullfrog Mobile Home Park 1326 S. Lynhurst |
Maplewood | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Clermont Lions Club Park 3201 N. Tansel |
Robey | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Dantros Mobile Home Park 5353 W. Vermont |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Eaton Mobile Home Park 4044 W. Michigan |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Garden City Mobile Home Park 4911 Rockville Road |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Grandma Lloyd's Mobile Home Park 3836 Rockville Avenue |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Harrison Mobile Home Park 4923 Rockville Road |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Home Village Mobile Home Park 3844 Rockville Avenue |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| I-70 Mobile Home Park 3023 W. Morris |
Stout Field | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Lake of Pines 8755 W. 21st |
Robey | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Lantern Estates Mobile Home Park 2909 S. Lynhurst |
Stout Field | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Little Eagle Village Trailer Court 3802 Cossell Road |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Mariwood Mobile Home Park 650 N. Raceway Road |
Chapel Glen | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Ponderosa Mobile Home Park 3515 Saddle Ridge (Cossell Rd.) |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Shady Pine Mobile Home Park 4251 Cossell Road |
Garden City | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| Skyway Mobile Home Park 4722 W. Troy |
Stout Field | Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center |
| West Glen Village 1207 Rushmore Blvd. East |
Chapel Glen | Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center |
Wheeler Mission |La Plaza | International Center | ICIC | Exodus Refugee |Big B&S |Bosma Industries
Child Care |Indygo |Indy Parks |Vocational Rehabilitation | Holy Family ShelterDomestic Violence |Coburn Haven
MCDFRFood Stamp |Fam. Services
Midtown |CAGI |Child Bureau |Red Cross |Catholic Charities
Overview:
Wheeler Mission Ministries is a Christian, non-denominational, social services organization which supplies needed services and goods to the poor, needy, and homeless of central Indiana with no regard to color, creed, race, religion, or national origin. It is not a church but does work together with several churches that are also concerned with homelessness and poverty in the city.
Overview:
La Plaza is the result of the Hispanic Center, Fiesta Indianapolis, and the Hispanic Education Center merging together. Its combined resources help to better serve the needs of Indianapolis’ Hispanic community. It provides health and social services, works at developing productive citizens, focuses on youth/adult education and economic development, and embraces the inclusiveness of community through its culture and arts celebrations.
Overview
The Indiana Center for Intercultural Communication (ICIC) is a service and outreach center which is part of the Department of English and the School of Liberal Arts, located on the IUPUI Campus. The ICIC specializes in designing site-and situation-specific training to provide organizations and individuals with the tools for effective cross-cultural communication.
Overview:
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest, most effective, and oldest mentoring organization for young people in the U.S. They work to create positive relationships for youth that have a lasting and direct impact on their lives. They mentor children ages 6-18, helping them reach their potential through one-to-one relationships with mentors. “Bigs” (mentors) and “Littles” (mentees) spend a few hours together each month doing things that both enjoy.
Overview
Bosma Industries is an organization which provides one-on-one instruction with all aspects of independent living and communication skills to those with visual impairments. This service helps adults from ages 18 and older. There are rehabilitation teachers who serve Indiana and they are a resource in local communities for information about this service. This is a free service for those who qualify. Bosma assesses individuals and are given four week training. The individual is either placed with a job at Bosma or receives assistance in obtaining a job out in the public.
Overview
Child Care Answers is an organization which provides referrals to various child care providers. Individuals can get information about child care providers within Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, and Marion Counties. This site gives several listings of child care providers, sliding fee scales, and subsidy contracts. This organization also accepts concerns or complaints about the provider.
Overview:
This service provides bus transportation that is different from the traditional. It is a curb to curb service meaning it will pick up an individual from one place and take them to their designated destination such as work, home, grocery store etc. The fee is $2.50 each way. Any individual with a disability can request a form from customer service. The individual with a disability then gets that filled out by their doctor and set up a live interview to ensure that this service is truly needed.
Then, the individual will receive a card with their identification number on it so that when they need to make a reservation they can call the reservation line, give their number and date along with time that they want to be picked up, and make their appointment. This service does not discriminate against immigrants with disabilities.
Overview:
These facilities offer many indoor and outdoor activities. Some are free and some there is a fee. Indy Parks is a community safe resource. It is open for everyone. They offer picnic shelters for family fun as well. An individual who is interested in what Indy Parks offers can visit their website and click on events calendar.
Overview
This resource provides a variety of services related to employment and maintenance of employment for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation helps individuals that are qualified obtain necessary devices in order for them to go to school or work. For example, a visually impaired person might need a large screen monitor. If they are qualified, then Vocational Rehabilitation will buy this device for that particular individual.
Overview
Holy Family Shelter is the only shelter in Indianapolis that allows families to stay together rather than separating a family’s members by gender. The shelter, which first opened its doors in 1984, serves approximately 1000 individuals and 300 families each year. In addition to providing emergency residential shelter, Holy Family Shelter also provides three meals per day, hygiene supplies, access to telephones, laundry facilities, and transportation to those in need. All of the services are free of charge and families residing at Holy Family Shelter meet with case managers who provide advocacy and referral for community services, jobs, training, education, and permanent housing. The families can also receive support services that include parenting classes, medical services, counseling, and legal assistance.
Overview
This organization caters specifically to Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence. The non-profit group serves 8 counties in central Indiana and provides Hispanic domestic violence victims referrals to legal and social services. The group provides court support, monitoring, and advocacy. A Hispanic advocate is also present every Friday at Court 21 from 9 am to 1 pm to serve as an interpreter and help Spanish-speaking clients file protective orders.
Overview
Coburn Place is a homeless shelter in Marion County that serves women and children who have become homeless after leaving an abusive relationship. The shelter provides long-term housing in addition to supportive services aimed at developing the residents’ emotional, financial, and physical independence and security. While living at Coburn Place, all residents must work full-time or work part-time while attending school or training programs. Residents also learn to become financially independent through the organization’s expectation for residents to pay part of their housing costs. Some of the support services offered at Coburn Place include comprehensive case management, support groups, credit counseling, education referrals, HIV/AIDS education, children's activities, medical care, legal counsel, and 24/7 security.
Overview
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) has replaced what was formerly known as “welfare”, AFDC (or Aid to Families with Dependent Children). The welfare system has been reformed to reflect a focus on “work first” and “personal responsibility.” TANF is a program that provides cash assistance and supportive services to assist families and help them become self-sufficient. To be eligible for TANF, families must have children under the age of 18 who are deprived of financial support from a parent by reason of death, absence from the home, unemployment, or physical or mental incapacity.
To apply for TANF, an individual must contact his/her local Division of Family Resource Office (DFR). The individual needs to fill out an application and then an appointment is made to meet with a caseworker. At the appointment, the caseworker discusses an individual’s needs and determines if he/she is eligible to receive services. The initial interview takes about 1-2 hours and a decision is usually made within 45 days.
Overview
The Food Stamp Program is administered through each individual state, but 100% of benefits and 50% of the administrative costs are federally funded. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Services dictates the program’s regulation and how it is implemented. In Indiana, the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is responsible for making sure that federal regulations are implemented and consistently applied in each county. The goal of the Food Stamp Program is to raise the nutritional level of low-income households. The program enables low-income families to purchase nutritious food through Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. To apply for the Food Stamps Program, an individual must fill out an application, available from the county’s Division of Family Resources office. Applications are available in English and Spanish and require a name, address, and signature of a household member.
To qualify for the Food Stamps Program, applicants must meet the financial and non-financial requirements. Non-financial requirements include state residency, citizenship/alien status, work registration, and cooperation with the IMPACT Program. To meet financial requirements, a household must have less than $2,000 in assets (bank accounts, cash, real estate, vehicles, personal property, etc.) and pass a gross income test (based on household size and gross monthly income received by all household members).
Family Service of Central IndianaOverview:
The Family Service of Central Indiana provides many services to strengthen families during times of crisis and change. Family Service is a non-profit organization with five offices throughout Central Indiana; most services are either free or sliding scale. Their services include counseling, support groups, and parenting classes. The Parent Education offers classes for parents with children of different age groups (Infants/Toddlers, 3-6 Year Olds, 7-11 Year Olds, Teens). They offer Spanish speaking classes at the main office upon request.
Overview
Midtown Mental Health Centers began in 1969 providing individual, family, and group counseling based on sliding-scale fees. Midtown also provides inpatient and outpatient services for emotional and behavioral problems. Midtown is also connected with Wishard Hospital in downtown Indianapolis and provides the Department of Psychiatry for the hospital. They also provide crisis counseling and crisis intervention on a confidential basis. Midtown also works with those clients with severe mental illness. Furthermore, Midtown Mental Health Center has locations throughout the Indianapolis area and families can apply for the Wishard Advantage Program in order to pay for counseling services.
Overview
CAGI provides assistance with utility (lights and gas) bills every winter season to those families who are low income and qualify for assistance. The clients they serve must meet certain income guidelines, and this year they are providing assistance for those who are under the 150% poverty line. Clients can bring in their utility bills to one of their offices to receive assistance in paying a certain percent/amount of the bill. With natural gas prices increasing, CAGI can help low-income households keep their utilities, especially their heating source, from being disconnected during the winter months. CAGI also provides assistance during the summer months in keeping houses cool; this is done by providing $50 towards a light bill, a box fan or an air-conditioner, depending on the situation in the house.
Overview
The Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) is a federally-funded program that assists low-income families pay for child care so they can work, continue their education, etc. Families have to make below the 127% poverty level in order to qualify for the program, and to stay on the program, they can make no more than 140% of the poverty guidelines. The program pays for assistance until the child has reached 12 years of age, unless the child has special needs. The Children’s Bureau is responsible for the applications for the CCDF and has application locations throughout the Indianapolis area.
American Red Cross
www.redcross-indy.org
441 East 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-684-1441 (telephone)
317-684-4328 (fax)
Contact Us: ARC
Overview
The American Red Cross (ARC) helps locate relatives in their native country who are missing due to war, natural disaster, or civil unrest. The ARC will also send messages between family members who are separated due to the previous reasons. Also, the ARC helps families look for relatives who have been missing since the Holocaust or during wars.
Catholic Charities Indianapolis
www.catholiccharitiesindpls.org
1400 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-236-1553 (telephone)
317-261-3775
Contact: Joyce Overton
Overview
Catholic Charities Indianapolis (CCI) helps resettle refugees into Indianapolis; the refugees come from settlement camps in Vietnam and Africa. They provide resettlement assistance (financial, employment, etc) to refugees. They will also help the refugees set up their household and get established in the community.
IB Communication Skills (IBCS) provides quality, Leadership Development training workshops designed for the special communication needs of Hispanics in the Workplace. Since 1989, they have been providing workshops, including manufacturing, food, health care, and hospitality industries, in both English and in Spanish. Their mission is to reduce and eliminate the communication and cultural gaps in the workplace. In order to do this, they have developed specific workshops that address the critical communication issues of the non-English speaking Hispanic employees. The workshops, workbooks, and all related learning material is presented and delivered in either English or in Spanish.
The organization specializes in providing training for the Hispanic workforce in their own language for maximum results. It is not only bi-lingual but also bi-cultural. www.hispanictraining.com provides Program Design tailored to specific needs and on-site delivering in Spanish and/or English at any level.
http://www.exodusrefugee.org/
Exodus supports the victims of persecution, injustice, and war, as they rebuild their lives and regain basic human rights and needs. Exodus empowers refugees by providing comprehensive case management, employment services, and financial assistance and by connecting clients with local resources while promoting independence.
http://www.latpro.com
LatPro created the first Hispanic / Latino and bilingual professional employment web site in 1997 and has deepened its market leadership every year with consistent innovation and recognition. Today, LatPro is by far the largest diversity employment web site in the United States and is the leading source for Spanish/English and Portuguese/English bilinguals throughout the Americas.
*Under the Resource tab you can find many useful tools such as links to job fairs, job boards, career advice, and training.
Training, Inc. has more than 30 years of experience helping unemployed or underemployed persons succeed in good jobs and long-term careers, helping employers get work-ready employees, and helping other workforce development organizations apply our best practices to their setting. Locally, Training, Inc. programs offer quality job training that results in work-ready employees who meet the needs of community businesses. Their curriculum offers the combination of technical training, soft skills development and ongoing community support needed for trainees to find and retain good jobs.
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