FireFly Children & Family Alliance
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Contact Information
1575 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
United States
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Indianapolis, IN 46202
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
A DEDICATED TEAM OF ADVOCATES FOR INDIANA FOSTER CARE
Many Indiana children need a safe home and nurturing family. A foster parent is someone who provides a stable, supportive living environment for a child who cannot live with biological parents due to family disruption, abuse, or neglect. Some children stay in foster care for weeks, some for years.
There is no “ideal” foster family. Foster parents help children heal and find stability while acting as role models for the biological family. Some foster homes become adoptive homes, sometimes, they help children achieve independent living. There are specific requirements for Indiana foster parents, but the most essential requirement is the desire to love a child in need.
Firefly Children & Family Alliance empowers Hoosiers through various support programs and resources. Learn more.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- 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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May 10, 2021
Nice staff. Nice facility.
Dec 16, 2019
Helpful. If I didn't have this organization I don't know what my life would look like. Always super helpful.
Aug 29, 2019
Everytime I go here, they are friendly and patient. Have been going there for years and I have gotten suggestions and input on how to get in the CCDF program. And, the kids love the kids toy corner. It's much better than the other eastside location. But, I have been to both and the program is so good, I will be back.
Aug 23, 2019
Very dirty..mostly rude staff. The kids in the guardian home often look dirty and unkept.
Aug 21, 2019
Offers great opportunities to its staff, and has a plethora of resources for the community. It's not the only option, but it is an option. Blessings....