Human Services

Child Care Development Fund
Voucher program to fund child care

Area Five Agency on Aging
1801 Smith St.
Logansport, IN 46947

Contact: Hayli Crissinger, Program Coordinator
   
Phone: 800-654-9421
Fax: 574-722-3447

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fees: none
Eligibility: Income at or below 127% of poverty guidelines.  Participant must be currently employed or in school or participating in the TANF-IMPACT Program.

Department of Child Services

Investigative process for reported allegation of abuse or neglect of any person under the age of 18.

Department of Child Services
901 Prince William Road, Suite G
Delphi, IN 46923

Phone: 765-564-2409
Fax: 765-564-6088

After hours contact 800-800-5556 or any local Law Enforcement Agency

Jennifer Johnson, Director
Contact: Shawna Yoder, Supervisor

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Fees: None
Eligibility: Any child under the age of eighteen who is experiencing any form of abuse or neglect.
Intake Procedure: Call 800-800-5556 and be prepared to give information specific to the child suspected of being abused or neglected

Childhood Immunizations

Immunizations for children belonging to Indiana CHIRP program.  Work with school nurses and programs.

Carroll County Health Dept.
101 W. Main St. (Courthouse)
Delphi, IN 46923

Phone: 765-564-3420

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 12:00 pm
Intake Procedure: Call for an appointment


Immunizations for school-age children

Family Health Clinic of Carroll County
901 Prince William Rd. Suite A
Delphi, IN 46923

Phone: 765-564-3016
Fax: 765-564-2608

eMail: 

CDC Thrift Shop

Provides another avenue for subsidizing programs for children and adults. This operation has also raised community awareness, provided a valuable service to the community by offering affordable clothing, furniture, and housewares, as well as provide a training site for individuals who are interested in retail work.

CDC Resources, Inc.
5053 Norway Road,
Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: 574-583-7590

Hours: Monday through Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Clothing Center

Clothing Center
Monticello Seventh Day Adventist Church
11407 W 1158 N
Monticello, IN 47960

Hours: Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Deacon’s Closet

Clean, used clothing is available to our neighbors in Delphi and Carroll County in need.

Delphi First Presbyterian Church
213 N. Indiana St.
Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: 765-564-2371

Contact: Susan Stern, Church Secretary

Hours: Third Saturday of the month 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Basement of the church.
Fees: none required, although contributions are welcome
Additional Information: Gifts of reusable clothing are welcome. All contributions are used for the purchase of new undergarments.

Flora Thrift Shop

Flora Thrift Shop
11 S. Center St.
Flora, IN 46929
Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Jacob’s Closet

Assist families with needed items. Besides clothing, they have some dishes, small appliances, etc.

Freedom Center
101 W. Front St.
Delphi, IN 46923

Phone: 765-564-4410

Hours: contact the Freedom Center for hours
Additional Information: Also assists people who were released from jail and starting over. They can assist in emergency situations like fire or flood where people have lost belongings.

Agape Fund

Financial assistance with a maximum of $50 every six months

Delphi United Methodist Church
118 N. Union St.
Delphi, IN 46923

Contact: Kim Aldrich
Phone: 765-564-3791
Fax: 765-564-2255

Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Fees: none
Eligibility: resident of county with financial need
Intake Procedure: application process. All applicants must produce identification
Additional Information: Our funds come directly from contributions from our congregation so there may be times when assistance is not available.

Discretionary Fund

Limited assistance to needy families for food, utilities, and other temporary needs in the Delphi area

First Presbyterian Church
213 S. Indiana St.
Delphi, IN 46923

Contact: Rev. William McClean, Pastor and Susan Stern, Secretary
Phone: 765-564-2371
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Eligibility: persons who have exhausted Trustee and all other funds
Intake Procedure: interview with contact person
Additional Information: Our funds come from contributions, so assistance is available no more than once in 12 months.

Consumer Credit Counseling Services

Debt management services, pre- and post-bankruptcy counseling, courses in financial skills.

Family Services, Inc.
615 N. 18th St. Suite 201
Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: 800-875-5361/765-423-5361 Fax: 765-742-8272

Contact: Kurt Burnett, Senior Financial Counselor
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fees: sliding fee scale
Intake Procedure: call for appointment
Additional Information: all providers are certified financial planners

Earned Income Tax Credit

Free tax preparation for the low to middle income population. We prepare Federal and State Income tax returns. This program is partnered with the Internal Revenue Service through their VITA –Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.

Carroll County EITC
106 W. Main St.
Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: 765-564-9028
Contact: Kathy Bell

Intake Procedure: Call for an appointment
Fees: none
Eligibility: Qualifying Income levels varies each year, clients normally will qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit see www.irs.gov for current EITC income levels

Emergency Food & Shelter Program

Funded by the federal government for assistance to low-income households.

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc.
901 Prince William Rd. Suite D
Delphi, IN 46923

Phone: 765-564-6466 Fax: 765-564-4621
Contact: Jeanette Oberle

Hours: Call for an appointment
Eligibility: Income eligibility at or below 150% of poverty
Intake Procedure: Those of any age can apply for assistance, but they must meet the following qualifications regarding their utilities or heat:
Disconnected or
In danger of being disconnected, or
In need of bulk fuel.
Additional Information: The program usually begins in April and lasts until the money has been expended

Eye Glasses

Assistance with the purchase of eyeglasses for children under 18 and still in school

Delphi: Delphi Lions Club, c/o Bill Penn 6991 W. Division Line Rd., Delphi, IN 46923 Phone: 765-564-3707
Flora and Burlington: Flora Lions Club, c/o Jerry D. Reinke, 103 N. Center St., Flora, IN 46929 Phone: 574-967-4114

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Program that provides cash assistance and supportive services to assist the family, helping them achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Apply on-line 24 hours a day at www.in.gov/fssa and click on “apply for benefits”

Carroll County Food Pantry

Assist residents who are in need of food

Carroll County Food Pantry
P. O. Box 152
Flora, IN 46929

Delphi Food Pantry
620 North Washington Street
Delphi, In 46923

Flora Food Pantry
11 S. Center St.
Flora, IN 46929
Hours: Monday and Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Friday and Saturday 10:00am – 12:00 pm

Contact:
Bob Arney - 765-564-4879
Judy Ayres - 574-967-3772

Fees: None
Eligibility: At each site, you must provide names of all household members and proof of residence (rent receipt or utility bill showing the address)

Food Stamps

Program designed to raise the nutritional level of low income households. It enables low-income families to buy nutritious food through Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards.

Apply on-line 24 hours a day at www.in.gov/fssa and click on “apply for benefits”

Habitat for Humanity

Non-profit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry that builds homes in partnership with families who can show a need and are willing to help build the house.

Carroll County Habitat for Humanity
Contact for President: Don Reef - 765-566-3509
Contact: Jim Justice, Family Selection Chairman - 765-564-2680

eMail:

Home Owner Counseling

Offers Home Owner Counseling to prospective homebuyers who would like to learn more about the steps in purchasing a home or may be required to attend a homebuyer class as part of securing a mortgage loan

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc.
660 N. 36th St.
Lafayette, IN 47905

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4727, Lafayette, IN 47903

Phone: 800-382-7556
Fax: 765-447-6862
Contact: Gregg Steward, Chuck Berry or Dusty Sturgeon

Fees: $75 per couple and $50 per single parent household
Eligibility Criteria: None
Intake Procedure: Call for appointment
Additional Information: The class is offered in the evening from 6:00pm - 9:30pm and is scheduled by appointment. The class can take from 4-8 hours to complete depending on where a family is in the process of purchasing a home.

Housing Choice Voucher Program

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc.
660 N. 36th St.
Lafayette, IN 47905

Contact: Dusty Sturgeon
Phone: 800-382-7556/765-447-7683 Fax: 765-447-6862

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fees: None
Eligibility: 80% of Area Median
Intake Procedure: application procedure

Weatherization

Program of the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and State Weatherization Efficiency Enhancement Program (SWEEP) to conserve energy while saving money by cutting utility bills.

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc.
901 Prince William Rd. Suite D
Delphi, IN 46923

Phone: 765-564-6466 Fax: 765-564-4621
Contact: Jeanette Oberle

Hours: Call for an appointment
Eligibility: Income eligibility at or below 150% of poverty

Intake Procedure - Applicants must provide the following:

1. Names, birthdates and Social Security Cards for all members of the household
2. Income for the past 12 months for all household members age 18 or older
3. Wage Inquiry Report from Work One for all members age 18 or older
4. Copy of lease, if renting; proof of home ownership, such as a mortgage statement or property tax
5. bill, if buying or own
6. If applicable, legal separation or divorce papers
7. Most recent heat and electric bills

Adult Protective Services

Investigate allegations of battery, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation of endangered adults in accordance with IC 12-10-3-2. Short term Case Management until the client is no longer in danger is also provided. Presentations to local agencies can also be scheduled.

Adult Protective Services
301 Main St.
Lafayette IN 47901-1376

Phone: 877-749-9111 Ext. 587/765-420-1588
Fax: 765-423-9349

After hours contact local Law Enforcement

Contact: Any Adult Protective Services Staff member
Email:

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm to make a report
Fees: None
Eligibility: Per IC 12-10-3-2 An endangered adult is anyone over the age of 18 who is incapable by reason of mental illness, mental retardation, dementia, habitual drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, or other physical or mental incapacity of managing or directing the management of the individual’s property or providing or directing the provision of self-care and is harmed or threatened with harm as a result of: neglect, battery or exploitation. An individual is not an endangered adult solely: for the reason that the individual is being provided spiritual treatment in accordance with a recognized religious method of healing instead of specified medial treatment if the individual would not be considered to be an endangered adult if the individual were receiving the medical treatment; or on the basis of being physically unable to provide self care when appropriate care is being provided.
Additional Information: You will find more information about our program and resource links at www.tippecanoe.in.gov/prosecutor. APS also has a duty to report law that is similar to the one Child Protective Services has. It is a Class B Misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine and up to 180 days in jail for not making a report to APS or police when you have a reason to believe that another individual is an endangered adult

Collaborative Parent Involvement Project

Focuses on helping parents, educators, and local communities work together to address challenges including transition, assistive technology, and surrogate parent programs and preparing for transitions.

IN*Source Northwest Indiana
Oxford, IN 47971
Phone: 765-385-0667
Fax: 765-385-0667 (call first)

Contact: Donna Roberts
Email:

Fees: None
Additional information: The project also supports ways to facilitate communication among families and various groups to promote sharing of ideas and resources and to foster the development of regional and state networks.

Day Services

Provides individuals with assistance in developing, increasing, and maintaining skills needed in one's daily living experience. It provides the avenue by which consumers can maximize their individual level of independent functioning in order to participate and interact in all phases of community and do so in a more self-fulfilling way.

CDC Resources Inc.
5053 Norway Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: 574-583-8227
Fax: 574-583-6454

Contact: Roger Burns
Email:

Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Fees: Medicaid Waiver, Private Pay
Eligibility: Diagnosed with mental or physical disability
Intake Procedure: Through Social Service Coordinator, Judy Cook (ext. 234)

Heartland Employment Services

Provides personnel services that assist businesses in recruiting individuals with disabilities at their place of employment. The process is distinctive for each person and each business. The goal is continued success for people in the work place.

CDC Resources Inc.
5053 Norway Rd
Monticello In 47960

Contact: JoAnn DeCanto, Coordinator
Phone: 574-583-8227
Fax: 574-583-6454
Email:

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fees: state funded
Eligibility: Determined by Vocational Rehabilitation

HIV Care Coordination

Service that links clients to health care and psycho-social assistance. Care coordination includes structured access to appropriate levels of medical and support services, insuring continuity of care and ongoing assessment of the client.

Center for Mental Health
133 N. 4th St. Suite 409
Lafayette, IN 47901

Contact: Vera Hunt and Bryan Amador, Care Coordinators; LaQuita Cole-Marshall, Educator and Tester

Phone: 765-742-4481
Fax: 765-429-5914
Email:

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fees: none
Eligibility: HIV positive
Intake Procedure: Call to schedule appointment. Client must be able to provide proof of HIV positive status or provide contact information with a signed “Consent for Release of Information” form.

Indiana Parent Training Program

Federally funded parent-to-parent training and information project to instruct parents about their rights and responsibilities in the early intervention and special education processes under state and federal laws

IN*Source Northwest Indiana
Oxford, IN 47971

Phone: 765-385-0667
Fax: 765-385-0667 (call first)

Contact: Donna Roberts
Email:

Hours:
Fees: None
Eligibility: Special needs child

Long Term Care Case Management/Options Counseling

Provides advocacy, and assists with linking to services to help the elderly or disabled person remain independent as long as possible

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs Inc.
660 N. 36th St.
Lafayette, IN 47905

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4727, Lafayette, IN 47903
Phone: 800-382-7556
Fax: 765-447-6862

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Eligibility: Elderly (over 60) and Disabled persons of all ages
Intake Procedure: Contact any staff available for Information and Referral

Parents Helping Parents

A Regional Approach: Parents working with other parents in the community where they live as an effective means to reach and serve families

IN*Source Northwest Indiana
Oxford, IN 47971
Phone: 765-385-0667
Fax: 765-385-0667 (call first)

Contact: Donna Roberts
Email:

Hours:
Fees: None
Eligibility: Special needs child
Additional Information: Training and information coming from someone who is able to identify with and relate to their needs is likely to have a more positive impact on parents’ confidence and in their own expertise as parents with vital knowledge of their own children

Residential Services

Provides 24 hour staffing in a residential group home environment. CDC has three homes including one in Delphi which serves three men and three women.

CDC Resources, Inc
5053 Norway Rd.
Monticello In 47960

Contact: Bobbi Davis
Phone: 574-583-8227
Fax: 574-583-6454

Email:

Eligibility: Contact Social Service Coordinator, Judy Cook (ext. 234)
Intake: Through Social Service Coordinator, Judy Cook (ext. 234)

Supported Living Services

Assists adults with disabilities with daily life activities and such as cooking, cleaning, accessing medical care and recreational outings. Help individuals increase their independence by learning new skills and being active in their community. Provides support to individuals in their own homes and to individuals who live with family.

CDC Resources Inc
5053 Norway Rd
Monticello, IN 47960

Phone: 574-583-8227
Fax: 574-583-6454

CDC Resources Carroll Village
103 S Railroad St
Flora, IN 46929

Phone at Village: 574-967-4803
Fax at Village: 574-967-4255

Contact: Judy Cook- Admissions or Gene Bell or Rose Jeffrey
Email: or

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Services provided 24/7
Fees: Vary by service provided
Eligibility: Contact Social Service Coordinator Judy Cook (ext. 234)
Intake Procedure: Through Social Service Coordinator Judy Cook (ext. 234)

Transportation

Provides transportation for Senior Citizen and disabled to appointments. Priority is for medical appointments first, then local shopping and other appointments.

Carroll County Senior and Family Services
311 N. Washington St.
Delphi, In 46923

Phone: 866-902-2046/765-564-2772
Fax: 765-564-6821

Contact: Jeff Sieber, Director Randi Veach, Assistant Director
Email:

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fees: Medicaid eligibility and suggested donation for trips depending on destination. Registration for trips is required one week in advance.
Eligibility: age 55 and older or disabled

Transportation - Garden Spot Express

Provides transportation for residents of Monroe Township. Passengers are picked up at their homes and returned home. Other pick-up points are determined by group/organization making the trip.

Flora Senior Center
115 N. Division St.
Flora, IN 46929

Phone: 574-967-3400

Additional Information: Scheduled trips are available. Overnight trips can be made with advance notice. Nights, weekends, holidays, overnight trips by appointment only.

Transportation – Rossville Volunteer Transportation Program

Carroll County 4-H

Provides youth with educational information, opportunities for leadership, community service, and development of life skills such as responsibility, organization, communication, time management through their various 4-H projects.

Purdue Extension Service in Carroll County
1523 US Hwy 421 N Suite 3
P.O. Box 317
Delphi, In 46923

Contact: Joanne Lytton
Phone: 765-564-3169
Fax: 765-564-4743

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00 – 4:30
Eligibility: Mini 4-H – Grade 2, 4-H grades 3-12
Intake Procedure: Contact office for information
Service Area: Carroll County

Adolescent Anger Management

Anger management techniques with innovative approaches to the outpatient treatment of the specific needs of the adolescent.

Wabash Valley Hospital MHC
1265 N. Bradford Dr.
Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: 765-564-2247
Fax: 765-564-2249

Contact: Any support staff
Email for Director:
Hours: Monday 4:00pm
Fees: based on income
Intake Procedure: Call for paperwork or court ordered

Preventative Aftercare

Provide juveniles referred by the Division of Children’s Services and / or the Probation Dept with independent living skills.

George Jr. of Indiana Preventative Aftercare
P. O. Box 52
Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: 765-564-1375

Contact: Diana Kerrigan
Intake Procedure: Referred by DCS or Probation Dept.

Program for Adolescent Substance Abuse

Wabash Valley Hospital MHC
1265 N. Bradford Dr.
Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: 765-564-2247
Fax: 765-564-2249

Contact: Any support staff
Email for Director:
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fees: based on income
Intake Procedure: Call for paperwork or referrals from Probation Dept.
Additional Information:

School-Based Case Management

Support in the school setting for children and adolescents with behavioral difficulties

Wabash Valley Hospital MHC
1265 N. Bradford Dr.
Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: 765-564-2247
Fax: 765-564-2249

Contact: Tara Sprinkle or any support staff

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fees: based on income and insurance
Eligibility: Must be a student at Delphi or Carroll School District
Intake Procedure: Call for paperwork or referral from the school. There is also open intake on Thursday
Additional Information: We also run a summer Social Skills group from June to August

Logansport Area Joint Special Services

Program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of a student identified as disabled in accordance with Federal and State Laws

Logansport Area Joint Special Services Cooperative (LAJSSC)
401 Tanguy St.
Logansport, IN 46947
Phone: 765-753-3315
Fax: 765-739-0217

Contact: Thomas C. Adams
Email:

Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fees: None
Eligibility: Children ages 3-21
Intake Procedure: Contact your local School Administrator
Additional Information: Parents, Physicians, and other interested individuals are urged to contact the Assistant Director of Special Services.