Social Services & Outreach
Newton County
Indiana Youth Institute
Indianapolis, IN
603 East Washington Street, Suite 800 Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-396-2700
Training - Family Support / Youth Servies: Providing critical data, capacity-building resources and innovative training for people and organizations that impact the healthy development of Indiana’s children and youth. We facilitate collaboration and promote problem-solving and collective advocacy on a statewide scale.
MCH Moms Helpline
844-624-6667
Family Support Services: The MOMS Helpline is committed to improving pregnant women’s access to early and regular prenatal care and connecting them with a network of prenatal and child health care services within their local communities, state agencies and other organizations around Indiana.
Newton County - Indiana Division of Child Services (IDCS)
Kentland, IN
207 N. 7th St., Kentland, IN 47951
219-285-2206
Family Support / Crisis Services: IDCS protects children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. The Department also administers child support, child protection, adoption and foster care throughout the state of Indiana. Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1 800 800-5556
Newton County - Indiana Division of Family Resources (IDFR)
Kentland, IN
207 N. 7th St., Suite 2, Kentland, IN 47951
800-403-0864
Family Services & Nutritional Assistance: Establishing eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. The division also manages the timely and accurate delivery of SNAP and TANF benefits. DFR also provides employment and training services to some SNAP and TANF recipients.
Nothwest Indiana Community Action
Crown Point, IN
5240 Fountain Drive, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
219-794-1829
Senior Support / Family Support / Energy Assistance: Northwest Indiana Community Action provides services to the low income, elderly & disabled community and has done so for over fifty-four years. One of the key services we provide is Information and Assistance Services, which connects individuals with various community resources.