Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Inc.
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Contact Information
915 South Clinton
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
United States
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Fort Wayne, IN 46802
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-12 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Professional, pro-life case management services for expecting parents facing an unplanned pregnancy. Our case managers help parents explore the options of parenting or adoption and access resources to support them in their decisions.
Catholic Charities is a licensed child-placing agency in the state of Indiana. For those interested in making an adoption plan, we partner with St. Elizabeth Coleman, a division of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Indianapolis, to ensure parents have access to appropriate adoption services.
Hope begins when a person in need picks up the phone or walks through our doors.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Foster parents in Indiana have access to a variety of services and support. These services include:
Support Payments
As a foster parent, you will receive a daily payment from DCS to help cover the costs of caring for a foster child. The amount varies depending on the age and needs of the child, but payments start at $18.88/day.
Foster parents are also eligible for an initial clothing expense payment of up to $200.00 and an Annual Personal Allowance of up to $300.00 per child per year. This payment becomes available when the child has been in placement for at least eight days.
Additionally, DCS provides a Special Occasion Allowance of up to $50.00 on
child’s birthday and during the December holidays.
Medical and Dental Coverage
In Indiana, children in foster care are entitled to receive Medicaid coverage for their medical and dental needs.
However, it is the responsibility of the foster parents to schedule and attend all medical and dental appointments for the child. This means that foster parents must make sure that the child receives proper medical care and attends all necessary appointments to maintain their health and well-being.
Training and Support Groups
Foster parents have access to ongoing training and support groups to help them navigate the challenges of fostering. Support groups provide a space for foster parents to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of fostering.
Indiana Foster Care Statistics and Outcomes
Understanding the statistics and outcomes of foster care in Indiana can help you better understand the need for foster parents in the state.
As of 2021, there were over 13,000 children in foster care in Indiana. However, there are only 6,200 licensed foster parents. Most children in Indiana foster care are between ages 8 and 16. On average, they stayed an average of 14.3 months in foster care.
Sadly, children who exit foster care have a higher likelihood of experiencing homelessness, unemployment, and incarceration than their peers who did not experience foster care.
As a foster parent, you can help break this cycle. You could inspire troubled child to excel and reach their true potential.
Ratings and Reviews
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Nov 22, 2021
I took my Granddaughter there. They were very nice
Oct 20, 2021
(Translated by Google) Excellent attention
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Excelente atención
Jun 25, 2021
(Translated by Google) Very friendly
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Muy amables
Oct 27, 2020
I used Teresa from Catholic charities for a document translation from English to Spanish. Teresa did great work as always, with a reasonable price to match. I had a great experience.
Sep 16, 2020
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