Resources - Nurturing Our Village

Connecting adoptive, foster, and all other types of families and kids with the resources they need to thrive.

Connecting adoptive, foster, and all other types of families and kids with the resources they need to thrive.

Resources

Nurturing Our Village has been created to help foster, adoptive and all other parents and children connect to the resources they need to thrive. We also want to connect those wanting to help with opportunities that will make an impact.

There is a place for everyone in Our Village.
#SingleMothersRock (Facebook Group)
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Description of activities

Online support group for single moms

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Any parents
What types of services do they offer?
Support Groups
1st Way Life Center
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Phone Number
1-800-848-LOVE
Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Expecting
What types of services do they offer?
Services, Hotlines, Referrals
4Kids Independent Living
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
2717 West Cypress Creek Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone Number
954.979.7911
Description of activities

4KIDS is propelled by the vision of a home for every child. Whether that is a child removed from their home for the first time, siblings who need to stay together, a young mom in a unplanned pregnancy who needs a refuge, or a young adult who needs a place to belong, 4KIDS is there with hope and homes. 4KIDS Independent Living exists to guide young men and women as they transition out of foster care and into adulthood by offering a two-year transitional independent living residential program. During these two years, residents can complete their GED or further their education, gain employment experience, participate in life skills classes, and learn financial responsibility, all the while being surrounded by an encouraging group of resident advisors, mentors, and other young adults.

Where do they operate?
FL
If Parents, please specify
Expecting
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
A Child Waits Foundation
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
1136 Barker Rd. #12 Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone Number
866-999-2445
Description of activities

Our purpose is to help prevent a waiting child from not having a permanent home by providing a family with financial assistance to support their adoption.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Adoption Funding
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
A Fostered Life
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Description of activities

Provides resources and coaching for foster parents.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Foster
What types of services do they offer?
Training
A Home Within
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Description of activities

Free counseling for current and former foster youth. By matching youth with experienced therapists, we address the trauma and disruption inherent to foster care, help youth manage stress and anxiety, and develop the inner tools they need to become healthy adults.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
A Rosie Place for Children
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
53131 Quince Road, South Bend, IN 46628
Phone Number
(574) 235-8899
Description of activities

Children who are medically fragile come to A Rosie Place for up to 10 nights at a time for respite stays. During this time, parents are given the gift of time to go on a date night, experience fun activities with their healthy children or enjoy much needed rest. We also host special events throughout the year, families (parents, fragile children, and siblings) are given opportunities to connect with others in a supportive environment and central location.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Parent of disabled/special needs child
If Kids, please specify
Disabled/special needs kids
What types of services do they offer?
Respite Care
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Organization serves medically fragile children
Does the organization need volunteers?
No
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Abba Fund
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
PO Box 868049, Plano, TX 75086-8049
Phone Number
888-775-3422
Description of activities

Financial adoption assistance

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Adoption Funding
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Christian families
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
AbleLight
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
600 Hoffman Drive, Watertown, WI 53094
Description of activities

Provides a range of programs for individuals with disabilities, including group homes, skill training, employment supports, and day programs.

Where do they operate?
CA, CO, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, NJ, OR, WI
If Parents, please specify
Parent of disabled/special needs child
If Kids, please specify
Disabled/special needs kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Services, Group homes, Respite Care, Mentoring/Coaching, Resources
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Adoption Bridge
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
27 Ferrand Newport Coast, CA 92657
Description of activities

Provides platform to crowdfund for adoption costs.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Adoption Funding
Adoption Center
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
1735 Market St – STE A-441 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone Number
215-735-9988
Description of activities

Creating permanent environments for children in foster care through public awareness, advocacy, and family finding.

Where do they operate?
DE, NJ, PA
If Parents, please specify
Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Foster Care Placement, Adoption
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Adoption Support Center
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
880 Monon Green Blvd Suite 101 Carmel, IN 46032
Phone Number
317-255-5916
Description of activities

Provides services to birth moms considering giving their children in adoption

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Expecting, Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Services, Support Groups
adoption.com
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Phone Number
800-236-7898
Description of activities

Provides resources for unplanned pregnancies and adoption.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Expecting, Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Services, Referrals, Adoption
Adoptions of Indiana
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
1980 E 116th St Suite 325 Carmel, IN 46032
Phone Number
317-574-8950
Description of activities

Expectant parents will find respect, understanding and compassion from the staff at Adoptions of Indiana. There are times when you may not be sure if you are prepared or able to parent at this time in your life. At our agency we have counselors assist and support you through this critical decision-making process with total privacy. Should you decide to to make an adoption plan, our clinical staff will provide counseling and support throughout the adoption process. Both pre-placement and post-placement services are available, without charge, to expectant parents and birth parents. If you do not have transportation or would not feel comfortable meeting at our office, our staff are able to come to your home or another agreed upon location.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Expecting, Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Adoption
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Adoptions with Love, Inc.
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
246 Walnut Street St #103 Newton, MA 02460
Phone Number
800-722-7731
Description of activities

Adoptions With Love provides a wide array of services for expectant/birth mothers to support them in making loving and thoughtful adoption plans for their children, as well as meet their basic needs. This program provides: counseling services, legal assistance, assistance finding a doctor, coverage of any uninsured medical expenses, housing assistance, financial assistance, guidance with designing an adoption plan, ongoing contact

Where do they operate?
AL, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, RI, TN, TX, VA, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Expecting, Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Adoption
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
AdoptTogether
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Description of activities

AdoptTogether is a non-profit, crowdfunding platform that bridges the gap between families who want to adopt and the children who need loving homes.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Adoption Funding
Does the organization need volunteers?
No
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
AdoptUSKids
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Phone Number
888-200-4005
Description of activities

Resources for fostering including a National database of children available for adoption.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Foster
What types of services do they offer?
Hotlines, Referrals, Foster Care Placement, Adoption
Agape Respite Care
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
298 Emmental Drive Berne, IN 46711
Phone Number
(260) 589-3351
Description of activities

Respite care

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Parent of disabled/special needs child
If Kids, please specify
Kids with background of abuse
What types of services do they offer?
Respite Care
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Any individual birth through adult with an intellectual and / or physical disability or chronic health condition, Reside within twenty (20) miles of the Agape Respite Care office (In Home Respite), Free of communicable diseases, Free of disruptive behavioral issues that would cause a danger to self or others, Free of life supporting equipment or skilled nursing care
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer 333 E. Lancaster Ave, #414, Wynnewood, PA 19096
Phone Number
866.333.1213
Description of activities

The SuperSibs Comfort & Care Mailing Programs send age-appropriate support over two years to children ages 4-18 residing in the U.S. who have experienced the childhood cancer diagnosis of a sibling. Travel for Care provides grants for medically related travel expenses.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Kids, please specify
Grieving/loss, Living with serious illnesses
What types of services do they offer?
Services, Donations
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
All God’s Children
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
1400 NE 136th Avenue, Suite 201 Vancouver, WA 98684
Phone Number
503-282-7652
Description of activities

Oregon – full adoption services, Other states – helps families with home study and post-adoption services

Where do they operate?
IN, KY, MI, OH, OR, WA
If Parents, please specify
Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Adoption
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Alliance of Hope
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
PO Box 7005, Evanston, IL 60204
Phone Number
847-868-3313
Description of activities

The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides healing, compassionate support for people who have lost loved ones to suicide. Our online forum operates like a 24/7 support group. Our website contains support resources and information on the survivor experience.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Grieving/Loss
If Kids, please specify
Grieving/loss
What types of services do they offer?
Hotlines, Support Groups, Resources
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
American Adoptions
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
20 South 3rd Street Suite 210 Columbus, OH 43215
Phone Number
800-236-7846
Description of activities

Adoption Specialists at American Adoptions work with pregnant women or families interested in adopting by providing information on the adoption process, and answering common questions.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Expecting, Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Adoption
Amputee Coalition
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 420, South Building, Washington, DC 20004
Phone Number
888-267-5669
Description of activities

Provides peer visits, training and support groups to individuals who have lost a limb, or have limb differences, as well as their caregivers.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Parent of disabled/special needs child
If Kids, please specify
Disabled/special needs kids
What types of services do they offer?
Support Groups
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Serves individuals with limb loss or limb differences and their caregivers.
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Angel of Hope Memorial Garden
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
2043 South Bend Ave. #168 South Bend, IN 46637
Phone Number
574-252-6500
Description of activities

Provides a memorial garden for parents who have lost a child.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Any parents
What types of services do they offer?
Services
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Parents who have lost a child.
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Phone Number
703-256-2084
Description of activities

Provides a directory of respite providers by region.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Parent of disabled/special needs child, Child with serious illness
What types of services do they offer?
Respite Care
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Area Five Agency
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Phone Number
800-654-9421
Description of activities

Area Five Agency fosters parenting support groups to help families learn from each other and share ideas. Has mom’s groups and groups for grandparents.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Any parents
What types of services do they offer?
Services, Support Groups, Resources
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Serves Cass County, IN; Fulton County, IN; Howard County, IN; Miami County, IN; Tipton County, IN; Wabash County, IN
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Army Child Care Fee Assistance Program
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Phone Number
800-424-2246
Description of activities

Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) Army Child Care Fee Assistance Program provides authorized reserve and active duty personnel living in the United States assistance with the cost of civilian child care when on-base child care is not available or a viable option for the service member and their family.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Any parents
What types of services do they offer?
Child care
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Must be one of the following: Active Duty/Deployed Active Duty, Guard/Reserve activated under Title 10 or Title 32 Federal orders, Guard/Reserve activated deployed under Title 10 or Title 32 Federal orders, Army Civilians OR Guard Technicians/Reserve Technicians.
Autism Society Indiana
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
10255 Commerce Dr, Suite 164, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone Number
(800) 609-8449
Description of activities

Offers training and support groups

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Parent of disabled/special needs child
If Kids, please specify
Disabled/special needs kids
What types of services do they offer?
Support Groups, Respite Care, Child care, Resources
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Serves families with an autistic child.
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Autism Society of America
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
6110 Executive Boulevard Suite 305 Rockville, Maryland 20852
Phone Number
800-328-8476
Description of activities

Offers training, resources, and support for those with autism and their community.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Kids, please specify
Disabled/special needs kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Serves individuals with autism and their families.
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Autism Society of Indiana
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
10255 Commerce Drive, Suite 164 Carmel, IN 46032
Phone Number
800-609-8449
Description of activities

ASI provides respite care to families and individuals affected by autism through all 92 counties in Indiana. Respite Care services address the importance of caring for the caregiver by affording them the opportunity to reconnect with a spouse, friends, and family, time to devote to a hobby or special event, or simply the time to refresh and re-energize, while knowing their loved one is taken care of.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Parent of disabled/special needs child
If Kids, please specify
Disabled/special needs kids
What types of services do they offer?
Support Groups, Respite Care, Child care, Resources
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Autism Society of Kentuckiana (ASK)
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
Autism Society of Kentuckiana P.O. Box 21895 Louisville, KY 40221-0895
Phone Number
IN: (812) 923 1129, KY: (502) 263-5708
Description of activities

The Autism Society of Kentuckiana (ASK) is a non-profit organization serving Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana that provides support for families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. ASK provides resources and education for families and individuals through our monthly meetings, workshops and social events. ASK is run completely by volunteers and relies on membership dues, fundraisers and donations to fund its services.

Where do they operate?
IN, KY
If Parents, please specify
Parent of disabled/special needs child
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Support Groups, Resources
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Autism Speaks
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
1060 State Road, 2nd Floor Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone Number
(888) 288-4762
Description of activities

The Autism Response Team can answer your questions, connect you with tools and resources, and help you find autism services and supports in your community.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Parent of disabled/special needs child
If Kids, please specify
Disabled/special needs kids
What types of services do they offer?
Referrals, Resources
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Organization serves individuals with autism.
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
BabiesRemembered
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
14108 N. Biltmore Dr. Oro Valley, AZ 85755
Phone Number
952-476-1303
Description of activities

Organization offers in finding support, understanding, compassionate care, guidance, resources, networking links, speakers, perinatal loss consultants, excellent standards of bereavement care, literature, and so much more.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Grieving/Loss
What types of services do they offer?
Resources
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Baby Loss Family Advisors/Baby Loss Doulas
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Phone Number
952-476-1303, 952-201-8667
Description of activities

When parents are told their baby has died, or has a fatal condition and will die, they will be given helpful support by staff and an immediate connection with a Baby Loss Family Advisor, with parents’ permission. This Advisor can help parents navigate the early days, the birth, meeting the baby, saying goodbye, time at home, help with going back to work, and in the days to come, including during subsequent pregnancy, as desired by parents. Care is given in person, on the phone, or via email depending upon specific circumstances and the desires and realities of both the newly bereaved and the Independent Loss Advisor/Loss Doula

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Grieving/Loss
What types of services do they offer?
Services
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Backyard Orphans
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
PO Box 117 Midlothian, TX 76065
Description of activities

We train church leaders to develop a foster care, adoption, and support ministry. Our team would love to connect with you about what your next step could be in helping hurting kids find healing homes.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
What types of services do they offer?
Training
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Be Strong
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
692B S. Military Trail Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Phone Number
954-246-5807
Description of activities

Offers anti-bullying, anti-suicide, and resilience training, and self-care resources, as well as training and resources for parents, teachers, and school administrators

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Any parents
If Kids, please specify
Any kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Support Groups
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Be the One
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
Be The One at 9667 Searcy Rdg., Patriot, Indiana 47038
Description of activities

Adoption grants of $500 – $1000, Education and advocacy lectures about adoption.

Where do they operate?
IN, KY, OH
If Parents, please specify
Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Adoption Funding
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Christian families
Does the organization need volunteers?
No
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Benchmark Human Services
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
8515 Bluffton Road Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Phone Number
(260) 744-6145, (260) 456-2971
Description of activities

Provides a wide range of residential and outpatient services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Kids, please specify
Disabled/special needs kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Services, Group homes, Mentoring/Coaching, Resources, Camp
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Serves individuals 18 and older.
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Bereaved Parents of the USA
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
5 Vanek Road, Poughkeepsie NY 12603-5403
Phone Number
304-842-1916
Description of activities

To offer support, understanding, encouragement and hope to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents, To educate families about the grief process in all its complexities pertaining to the death of a child or a sibling at any age and from any cause, To connect fellow bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who can offer support to each other and to each newly bereaved family.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Grieving/Loss
If Kids, please specify
Grieving/loss
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Support Groups, Resources
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Best Buddies
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
100 Southeast Second St, Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131
Phone Number
1-800-89 BUDDY (28339)
Description of activities

Offers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities one-to-one friendships, employment opportunities, leadership development training, and group homes.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Kids, please specify
Disabled/special needs kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Services, Group homes, Support Groups, Referrals, Mentoring/Coaching, Resources
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Bethany Christian Services
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Description of activities

When children are in need of a family, we respond. In the U.S., we protect vulnerable children through essential services, including pregnancy counseling, foster care, emergency care, and adoption. We believe family is the essential human care structure, and we work to provide every child the support, safety, and connection they deserve.

Where do they operate?
AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
If Parents, please specify
Expecting, Foster, Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Foster Care Placement, Adoption
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Bianca’s Kids
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
621 S. Main St. Unit A Williamstown, NJ 08094
Description of activities

Bianca’s Kids grants wishes to children/teens ages 0-18 who are struggling due to emotional, physical or financial issues.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Kids, please specify
Any kids
What types of services do they offer?
Donations
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
2502 N. Rocky Point Drive, Suite 550 Tampa, FL 33607
Phone Number
(813) 720-8778
Description of activities

Matches youth with mentors

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Kids, please specify
Any kids
What types of services do they offer?
Mentoring/Coaching
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Bikers Against Child Abuse
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Phone Number
866-712-2873
Description of activities

Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Kids, please specify
Kids with background of abuse
What types of services do they offer?
Services
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Child has a case of abuse which has been reported to the authorities.
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Birthmother Ministries
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
PO Box 560 Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone Number
(844) 772-4784
Description of activities

Provides 24/7 support to women and men facing an unplanned pregnancy. They also help churches establish this ministry in their own locations.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Expecting
What types of services do they offer?
Services, Mentoring/Coaching
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Blue Haven Ranch
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
Blue Haven Ranch
2650 FM 407 E STE 145, PMB 161, Bartonville, TX 76226
Description of activities

Our clients are mothers who are caring for their children alone because of difficult or abusive situations, and who now find themselves pregnant again. Confronted with this enormous new challenge when they’re already overwhelmed, many women feel the pressure to make poor decisions.

Where do they operate?
TX
If Parents, please specify
Any parents, Expecting, Child protective services involvement
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Services, Group homes
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Must be 18 years or older. Must be Single and Pregnant, and have at least one other child in custody. Must have a Full-Time or Part-Time Job. Must have a car for transportation. Must be committed to a long-term program as we are not an emergency shelter (our program goes through pregnancy up to a year postpartum). Must have full or partial custody of existing children (open CPS cases on a per person/situation basis). Must NOT have any active addictions. Must be willing to run a Full Background Check (Required) Will be asked for 3 Different References (Required) Must be willing to agree to participate in our Christian Faith-Based program, but does not have to hold the same faith.
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Borrowed Hearts Foundation
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
1144 Indy Court, Evansville, IN 47725
Phone Number
(812) 602-5551
Description of activities

The Borrowed Hearts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created to help children in foster care and their foster families with necessities like clothing, hygiene items, food, and more. Since 2016, we’ve helped over 7,000 kids in foster care and eased the financial burden of foster families. We’re able to touch these lives through our generous sponsors, caring volunteers, and free store. We exclusively serve children in foster care and their fostering families.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Foster
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Donations, Support Groups
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Bosma
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
6270 Corporate Drive Indianapolis, IN 46278
Phone Number
317-684-0600
Description of activities

The organization offers center which is a training ground to teach independent living and employment skills to people who are blind or have limited sight. These skills give them the opportunity to pursue their dreams and live their own American Dream. Additionally, they partner with businesses to create jobs and training programs for people who are blind.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Parent of disabled/special needs child
If Kids, please specify
Disabled/special needs kids
What types of services do they offer?
Services, Referrals
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Organization serves visually impaired, ages 17+
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Bowen
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
2621 E. Jefferson St. Warsaw, IN 46580
Phone Number
(574) 267-7169
Description of activities

We treat the whole person by delivering primary health care that addresses emotional and physical health, addiction recovery, life skills coaching, and more. Medicaid, private insurance, and Medicare are welcome, and no one is turned away for an inability to pay.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Any parents
If Kids, please specify
Any kids
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Training, Group homes, Mentoring/Coaching, Resources
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Adams County, IN, Allen County, IN, Blackford County, IN, Dekalb County, IN, Delaware County, IN, Elkhart County, IN, Grant County, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Hancock County, IN, Howard County, IN, Huntington County, IN, Jay County, IN, Kosciusko County, IN, La Porte County, IN, Lagrange County, IN, Madison County, IN, Marion County, IN, Marshall County, IN, Noble County, IN, St Joseph County, IN, Starke County, IN, Steuben County, IN, Tipton County, IN, Wabash County, IN, Wells County, IN; Whitley County, IN
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
502 E Sample St. South Bend, IN 46601
Phone Number
574-232-2048
Description of activities

STRIVE offers one-to-one and small group tutoring in key areas: Math, Literacy, Social & Emotional Learning, College & Workforce Readiness. Clubs are offered through various sites in South Bend.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Kids, please specify
Any kids
What types of services do they offer?
Mentoring/Coaching

A Home Within

Free counseling for current and former foster youth. By matching youth with experienced therapists, we address the trauma and disruption inherent to foster care, help

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AbleLight

Provides a range of programs for individuals with disabilities, including group homes, skill training, employment supports, and day programs.

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