Hendricks Family Promise
Address: 238 N. Vine St., Plainfield, 46168
Hours: Mondays, 8 am - 5 pm
Automotive Safety Program
Local Phone: 317‑274‑2977
Toll-Free Phone: 1‑800‑543‑6227
Indiana University School of Medicine’s Automotive Safety Program has resources for parents and educators on car seat help and child passenger safety.
Brain Balance Achievement Center - Plainfield
160 Plainfield Village Dr. , Ste 141, Plainfield, IN 46168
317-707-7452
Brain Balance helps children who struggle behaviorally, socially, and academically through a holistic and integrated approach that is customized to meet the needs of each child.
CARS- HEAD START
565 East Main Street, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 996-2030
Early childhood education and development for low income families.
Central Indiana First Steps Program
6923 Hillsdale Court, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317-257-2229
Toll Free: 1-866-212-1434
First Steps is a family centered early intervention program for infants and toddlers from birth to age three who may not be doing what they should for their age or have a medical condition that would likely lead to developmental delays. To support families in their natural care giving roles, First Steps brings families together with health, education, and social service professionals to address the developmental needs of the children that are determined to be in need of therapy services. These voluntary services are typically offered in the family's home or other natural environment.
Child Care / Preschool Finder Tool -- Powered by FSSA
Child Care Finder helps you locate Child Care in Indiana. There are dozens of child care and preschool providers throughout Hendricks County. To start searching for Child Care providers in Hendricks County, simply choose a series of search filters. You may set as many search filters as you'd like and when you are ready, just click search. Finding Child Care in Indiana is made easy thanks to this tool. Location inspections, quality ratings, and programming details are also included for most child care and preschool facilities.
Child Care Answers
1776 North Meridian Street, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 636-5727
Toll Free: (800) 272-2937
Fax: (317) 687-6248
Child Care Answers provides education, resources, and support to nurture success for families of young children in Central Indiana. They share the importance of quality child care and its impact with families, emerging child care businesses, child care providers, the corporate community, and local agency partners. Their specialized services include family support for child care and parenting, as well as training and guidance for those interested in opening their own child care business.
Child Care Development Fund (CCDF)
Family Promise
Address: 238 N. Vine St., Plainfield, 46168
Hours: Mondays, 8 am - 5 pm
Phone: 833-946-8253 (833-9INTAKE)
Email: [email protected]
CCDF is a federal program that assists low-income families in obtaining child care so that they can work or attend training/education.
Child Protective Services
6781 East US 36 Suite 200, Avon, IN 46123
(317) 272-4917 Office
1-800-800-5556 Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline
CPS protects Indiana’s children from further abuse or neglect and prevents, remedies, or assists in solving problems that may result in abuse, neglect, exploitation, or delinquency of children.
Cornerstone Pediatric Services, A Subsidiary of Sycamore Services, Inc.
Cornerstone Pediatric Services focuses on support for children and their families. This includes early intervention therapies through the Indiana’s First Steps system, and pediatric services for children age 3 and over. Therapists at Sycamore Services utilize individualized strategies to assist children at risk of having, or already diagnosed as having, developmental delays. The goal is to help each child reach his or her full potential. Therapies include: Speech Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Developmental Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. For more information or information on how to enroll, please contact our Children’s Services Division at (317) 745-7503.
Early Learning Indiana
317-636-9197
Early Learning Indiana provides leadership, advocacy, and early childhood education services to continually improve the early learning landscape in Indiana. We adhere to four guiding initiatives: We operate high-quality child care centers. We help families find quality child care. We partner with teachers and providers to improve program quality. We advocate for greater access to early educational opportunities for all Hoosier families.
Firefly Children and Family Alliance (formerly Children's Bureau)
1925 Crown Plaza Blvd., Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 745-6496
Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors. Our programs and services include child abuse prevention, home-based services, youth placement and recovery services.
Healthy Families - Hendricks County
355 South Washington Street, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-9426
Offers comprehensive, home-based services to women and families who are expecting or who have newborns. This voluntary program focuses on strengthening at-risk families through parent education, support, and advocacy. Once in the program, families may receive services up to three years.
Hendricks Regional Health
1000 East Main Street, Danville, IN 46122
Childbirth Center: (317) 718-4585
Breastfeeding Support Group: (317) 745-8448
Offers comprehensive pediatric health department, and offers a support group for mothers and their nursing babies. Weight checks, shared information, and support available.
Hendricks County WIC Program
247 South Wayne Street, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2027
Provide supplemental high nutrient foods to pregnant or breast-feeding women, infants, and children to age 5. Income guidelines and proof of guardianship apply.
IU Health West Hospital - Avon
1111 North Ronald Reagan Parkway, Avon, IN 46123
(317) 217-3639 Lactation Department
Offers comprehensive pediatric health department, and offers a support group for mothers who breastfeed; lactation consultants are available for mothers who are experiencing trouble nursing or have questions.
La Leche League of Hendricks County
Indianapolis Area Hotline: (317) 782-5082
West Indy/Hendricks Leader: 317-474-7851
Breastfeeding and new mom support.
MOMS Helpline
1-844-624-6667
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Division is excited to announce the official launch of the MCH MOMS Helpline! 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. The MOMS Helpline goal is to help reduce Indiana’s infant mortality rate; and our dedicated specialists are here to provide valuable information and referrals, educate and advocate on behalf of moms and pregnant women. The MOMS Helpline is an important resource for ensuring that every Indiana mom and baby is healthy and happy. If you have any questions or need information about a particular resource that is not listed on our website, please feel free to call 1-844-MCH-MOMS (1-844-624-6667) or email [email protected].
Nurse-Family Partnership
317-524-3999
Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership® pairs mothers pregnant with their first child with a registered nurse for ongoing home visits aimed at supporting mothers and families in providing the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years. NFP is an international, community health program, widely researched and recognized for increasing health care access and improving health outcomes.
Prevent Child Abuse Hendricks County
1925 Crown Plaza Boulevard, Plainfield, Indiana 46168
317-891-4PCA
Prevent Child Abuse Hendricks County is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in 1991 and is administrated by an all volunteer board. They believe that child maltreatment can be prevented by a community that provides positive family activities, offers supports to reduce family stress and that educates parents, caregivers, community leaders and professionals on prevention strategies.
Safe Families for Children - Greater Indianapolis
7168 Graham Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317-519-3839
Safe Families for Children of Central Indiana is one of the largest Safe Families chapters. We are committed to serving families in crisis by partnering with the local church, where host families open their homes and hearts to vulnerable children.
Susie's Place
7519 Beechwood Center, Avon, IN 46123
(317) 272-5696
Susie’s Place is a Child Advocacy Center that conducts forensic interviews for children who have been abused and neglected through a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
Do you have an update, suggested edit, suggested deletion, or suggested addition for the resource guide? Email [email protected] OR call 317-745-9618.Child Care Answers provides education, resources, and support to nurture success for families of young children in Central Indiana. They share the importance of quality child care and its impact with families, emerging child care businesses, child care providers, the corporate community, and local agency partners. Their specialized services include family support for child care and parenting, as well as training and guidance for those interested in opening their own child care business
Address: 238 N. Vine St., Plainfield, 46168
Hours: Mondays, 8 am - 5 pm
Automotive Safety Program
Local Phone: 317‑274‑2977
Toll-Free Phone: 1‑800‑543‑6227
Indiana University School of Medicine’s Automotive Safety Program has resources for parents and educators on car seat help and child passenger safety.
Brain Balance Achievement Center - Plainfield
160 Plainfield Village Dr. , Ste 141, Plainfield, IN 46168
317-707-7452
Brain Balance helps children who struggle behaviorally, socially, and academically through a holistic and integrated approach that is customized to meet the needs of each child.
CARS- HEAD START
565 East Main Street, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 996-2030
Early childhood education and development for low income families.
Central Indiana First Steps Program
6923 Hillsdale Court, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317-257-2229
Toll Free: 1-866-212-1434
First Steps is a family centered early intervention program for infants and toddlers from birth to age three who may not be doing what they should for their age or have a medical condition that would likely lead to developmental delays. To support families in their natural care giving roles, First Steps brings families together with health, education, and social service professionals to address the developmental needs of the children that are determined to be in need of therapy services. These voluntary services are typically offered in the family's home or other natural environment.
Child Care / Preschool Finder Tool -- Powered by FSSA
Child Care Finder helps you locate Child Care in Indiana. There are dozens of child care and preschool providers throughout Hendricks County. To start searching for Child Care providers in Hendricks County, simply choose a series of search filters. You may set as many search filters as you'd like and when you are ready, just click search. Finding Child Care in Indiana is made easy thanks to this tool. Location inspections, quality ratings, and programming details are also included for most child care and preschool facilities.
Child Care Answers
1776 North Meridian Street, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 636-5727
Toll Free: (800) 272-2937
Fax: (317) 687-6248
Child Care Answers provides education, resources, and support to nurture success for families of young children in Central Indiana. They share the importance of quality child care and its impact with families, emerging child care businesses, child care providers, the corporate community, and local agency partners. Their specialized services include family support for child care and parenting, as well as training and guidance for those interested in opening their own child care business.
Child Care Development Fund (CCDF)
Family Promise
Address: 238 N. Vine St., Plainfield, 46168
Hours: Mondays, 8 am - 5 pm
Phone: 833-946-8253 (833-9INTAKE)
Email: [email protected]
CCDF is a federal program that assists low-income families in obtaining child care so that they can work or attend training/education.
Child Protective Services
6781 East US 36 Suite 200, Avon, IN 46123
(317) 272-4917 Office
1-800-800-5556 Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline
CPS protects Indiana’s children from further abuse or neglect and prevents, remedies, or assists in solving problems that may result in abuse, neglect, exploitation, or delinquency of children.
Cornerstone Pediatric Services, A Subsidiary of Sycamore Services, Inc.
Cornerstone Pediatric Services focuses on support for children and their families. This includes early intervention therapies through the Indiana’s First Steps system, and pediatric services for children age 3 and over. Therapists at Sycamore Services utilize individualized strategies to assist children at risk of having, or already diagnosed as having, developmental delays. The goal is to help each child reach his or her full potential. Therapies include: Speech Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Developmental Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. For more information or information on how to enroll, please contact our Children’s Services Division at (317) 745-7503.
Early Learning Indiana
317-636-9197
Early Learning Indiana provides leadership, advocacy, and early childhood education services to continually improve the early learning landscape in Indiana. We adhere to four guiding initiatives: We operate high-quality child care centers. We help families find quality child care. We partner with teachers and providers to improve program quality. We advocate for greater access to early educational opportunities for all Hoosier families.
Firefly Children and Family Alliance (formerly Children's Bureau)
1925 Crown Plaza Blvd., Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 745-6496
Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors. Our programs and services include child abuse prevention, home-based services, youth placement and recovery services.
Healthy Families - Hendricks County
355 South Washington Street, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-9426
Offers comprehensive, home-based services to women and families who are expecting or who have newborns. This voluntary program focuses on strengthening at-risk families through parent education, support, and advocacy. Once in the program, families may receive services up to three years.
Hendricks Regional Health
1000 East Main Street, Danville, IN 46122
Childbirth Center: (317) 718-4585
Breastfeeding Support Group: (317) 745-8448
Offers comprehensive pediatric health department, and offers a support group for mothers and their nursing babies. Weight checks, shared information, and support available.
Hendricks County WIC Program
247 South Wayne Street, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2027
Provide supplemental high nutrient foods to pregnant or breast-feeding women, infants, and children to age 5. Income guidelines and proof of guardianship apply.
IU Health West Hospital - Avon
1111 North Ronald Reagan Parkway, Avon, IN 46123
(317) 217-3639 Lactation Department
Offers comprehensive pediatric health department, and offers a support group for mothers who breastfeed; lactation consultants are available for mothers who are experiencing trouble nursing or have questions.
La Leche League of Hendricks County
Indianapolis Area Hotline: (317) 782-5082
West Indy/Hendricks Leader: 317-474-7851
Breastfeeding and new mom support.
MOMS Helpline
1-844-624-6667
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Division is excited to announce the official launch of the MCH MOMS Helpline! 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. The MOMS Helpline goal is to help reduce Indiana’s infant mortality rate; and our dedicated specialists are here to provide valuable information and referrals, educate and advocate on behalf of moms and pregnant women. The MOMS Helpline is an important resource for ensuring that every Indiana mom and baby is healthy and happy. If you have any questions or need information about a particular resource that is not listed on our website, please feel free to call 1-844-MCH-MOMS (1-844-624-6667) or email [email protected].
Nurse-Family Partnership
317-524-3999
Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership® pairs mothers pregnant with their first child with a registered nurse for ongoing home visits aimed at supporting mothers and families in providing the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years. NFP is an international, community health program, widely researched and recognized for increasing health care access and improving health outcomes.
Prevent Child Abuse Hendricks County
1925 Crown Plaza Boulevard, Plainfield, Indiana 46168
317-891-4PCA
Prevent Child Abuse Hendricks County is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in 1991 and is administrated by an all volunteer board. They believe that child maltreatment can be prevented by a community that provides positive family activities, offers supports to reduce family stress and that educates parents, caregivers, community leaders and professionals on prevention strategies.
Safe Families for Children - Greater Indianapolis
7168 Graham Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317-519-3839
Safe Families for Children of Central Indiana is one of the largest Safe Families chapters. We are committed to serving families in crisis by partnering with the local church, where host families open their homes and hearts to vulnerable children.
Susie's Place
7519 Beechwood Center, Avon, IN 46123
(317) 272-5696
Susie’s Place is a Child Advocacy Center that conducts forensic interviews for children who have been abused and neglected through a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
Do you have an update, suggested edit, suggested deletion, or suggested addition for the resource guide? Email [email protected] OR call 317-745-9618.Child Care Answers provides education, resources, and support to nurture success for families of young children in Central Indiana. They share the importance of quality child care and its impact with families, emerging child care businesses, child care providers, the corporate community, and local agency partners. Their specialized services include family support for child care and parenting, as well as training and guidance for those interested in opening their own child care business