Community Resources
At Ignite Families, we believe that strong families are built on strong support systems. This page is your gateway to trusted community resources—from housing assistance and food security to mental health services and parenting support. Whether you’re facing a temporary challenge or building a long-term plan, we’re here to connect you with the tools, partners, and programs that can help. Together, we’re creating pathways to stability, healing, and hope.
Domestic Violence Housing Opp. Indianapolis
1761 N Sherman Drive, Indianapolis,IN 46201
(317)-599-6011
604 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317)-923-5750
11850 Brookville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317)-752-1500
2011 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)-941-2200
2424 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317)-916-6753
Child Care Assistance and Guidance on Obtaining CCDF, Indianapolis.
They offer free Drop-in child care but the nature of if you need to be enrolled in excel or school/career support is unknown. Call their office to get more information.
(317)-524-3750
Apply to be eligible to receive assistance in paying for child care. You have to apply through their website and click on Early Ed Connect. In order to qualify you need to not make over the poverty line of 150%, and you have to fill out a provider form, and choose a provider (daycare center).
(317)-545-5281
3801 N. Temple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46205
To be considered for Head Start, children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 11th, 2025 AND from families who are at or below the federal poverty income guidelines. Five-year-olds who are not eligible for public kindergarten may also be accepted. Family Development Services also welcomes children with special needs and disabilities.
Families with children up to 3 years old may be considered for Early Head Start if the family meets federal low-income guidelines and the parent is enrolled in school or employed full time.
Family Development Services does not provide transportation services. Community resources may be available to assist families with transportation upon request.
For our Head Start program, the age for enrollment is between 3 and 4 years of age. (If your child will be 3 years old by September 8th, he/she is also eligible to apply.) For our Early Head Start program, the age for enrollment is from 6 weeks of birth to 2 years old.
(317)-931-3952
Other information on obtaining permanent housing for long-term stability.
This website is great with pulling upfront privately owned landlords who you will get approved and rent directly from the owner. From personal experience you will pay a one-time $35 to have unlimited access to apply to multiple houses for 30 days with the same deposit. Landlords will look for rental history (if Available, if not say you lived with friends/family or shelter). They will also more importantly want to see consistent and sufficient income.
Great with finding more private landlords as well as renting rooms and/or beds locally.
The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program provides a significant opportunity for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), Continuums of Care (CoCs), and Victim Service Providers (VSPs) to develop collaborative partnerships and strategies that effectively address the needs of vulnerable populations in their communities. Through EHV, HUD provided 70,000 housing choice vouchers to local PHAs in order to assist individuals and families who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or were recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability.
This is something to look into to find a more permanent housing for your client through emergency housing with HUD.
SLED’s Housing Initiative and Corey’s House provide a structured pathway from crisis or instability to long-term, stable housing solutions.
Affiliates
Firefly offers comprehensive case management, psychiatry, and support services for families affected by trauma. We lean on their expertise to enhance our clinical offerings and ensure families receive coordinated, trauma-informed care.
Dress for Success helps families—particularly women—gain confidence and professional readiness through clothing and career development. We support their work because financial and professional empowerment are critical steps toward family stability.
Mustard Seed ensures families in crisis receive basic household necessities like beds and furnishings. We collaborate with them to help families stabilize their home environments—because a safe, furnished home is foundational to growth.
Edna Martin empowers families through education, workforce development, and essential services in Indianapolis’ Martindale-Brightwood neighborhoods. We partner with them to support holistic, community-led development—particularly for youth and families facing systemic challenges.
Rescue Success supports people navigating justice system challenges, including veterans and those facing homelessness. We refer families to their reentry, support, and resource services—ensuring dignity and opportunity during difficult transitions. This partnership helps us expand our services to Northern and Western counties.
Fathers and Families Centre
Fathers and Families Centre is offering a new, FREE construction training program tailored for Fathers aged 18 and over. Whether it’s your brother, nephew, cousin, neighbor, or a friend seeking entry into the trades, reach out to them. Their program is a once-a-month commitment for three weeks, running Monday to Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. Each participant will also be paid a weekly stipend for attending. Upon completion, we’ll connect you directly with employers eager to hire. No excuses, just solutions. Contact them at 317-921-5935 to seize this opportunity
