Foster Parent Support Group
Meets the second Thursday each month at Aldersgate Church (5130 Lincoln Ave, Evansville IN) from 6-7:30PM, childcare is provided but you must RSVP to amandah@bhfevv.org with # and ages of children.
1-1.5 hour credit each, followed by Q&A, support, discussion
1-1.5 hour credit each, followed by Q&A, support, discussion
Thinking about fostering?
If you would like more information on becoming a foster parent you may contact either DCS or The Villages.
The Villages: https://www.villageskids.org/foster-a-child/
DCS: https://www.in.gov/dcs/3028.htm
The Villages: https://www.villageskids.org/foster-a-child/
DCS: https://www.in.gov/dcs/3028.htm
The Isaiah 1:17 Project
The Isaiah 1:17 Project provides bags of hope to be given directly to children as they enter foster care. By working directly with the Department of Child Services, our bags help caseworkers during the transition by putting something in their hands to help connect with each child, all while giving children ownership of a bag of hope. A Bag of Hope contains necessary items such as pajamas, socks, underwear/diapers, toiletries, and other items to aid both the foster parent and child during the initial transition. Each bag contains snacks, water, or formula for babies and also contains a stuffed animal, an age appropriate activity book, and other items to provide comfort in a time that is often frightening and traumatizing to a child.
The Isaiah 1:17 Project is working hard to provide help to every county throughout our region, including Gibson, Knox, Posey, Pike, Vanderburgh and Warrick. http://theisaiah117project.com/
The Isaiah 1:17 Project is working hard to provide help to every county throughout our region, including Gibson, Knox, Posey, Pike, Vanderburgh and Warrick. http://theisaiah117project.com/
Ethnic Hair Care Assistance
Destiny Gunn at 9 Fruits Beauty Salon
(812)402-2626
Birthday Request Form
We have partnered with GaylaCake who is providing free cakes to children in foster care. We also partnered with Balloons by JYS who will donate an arrangement monthly. If we receive more than 1 request there will be opportunities to sponsor balloon arrangements. Foster parents may fill out the request form below 1 month prior to the childs' birthday.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6aN11MJmWPk1GPf-vNMQz0I3t3JHwyiICUnX_lfdEUjrSFg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Kids Eat Free or Nearly Free List
kids_eat_free.docx
Looking for things to do this summer in/around Evansville? Checkout Boredom Busters!
www.boredombustersforkids.com
The Vanderburgh County Health Department has a wonderful online Resource Book.
http://www.vanderburghgov.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=9760
Indiana Foster Families Save at Marengo Cave
Save $10-12 per child Children enjoy one of our walking tours, use of a shelter house or picnic area, the nature trail, and The Crawl all for free. Valid for up to 6 foster and dependent children under 18 living in the same household as foster parent. Special group rates apply for adults and additional children.
Must bring completed application form, valid photo ID, and current foster parent license. Foster children must be present to qualify. Not Valid on Holiday Weekends, Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day. See form below.
Indianapolis Children's Museum
Indiana foster families can sign up for a year of unlimited free adventures and extraordinary learning. In partnership with the Department of Child Services the museum is proud to provide a free one-year membership to qualifying families. See form below.
Free tutoring from Anthem Medicaid
Foster children with Anthem medicaid qualify for free tutoring services, see form below
Destiny Gunn at 9 Fruits Beauty Salon
(812)402-2626
Birthday Request Form
We have partnered with GaylaCake who is providing free cakes to children in foster care. We also partnered with Balloons by JYS who will donate an arrangement monthly. If we receive more than 1 request there will be opportunities to sponsor balloon arrangements. Foster parents may fill out the request form below 1 month prior to the childs' birthday.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6aN11MJmWPk1GPf-vNMQz0I3t3JHwyiICUnX_lfdEUjrSFg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Kids Eat Free or Nearly Free List
kids_eat_free.docx
Looking for things to do this summer in/around Evansville? Checkout Boredom Busters!
www.boredombustersforkids.com
The Vanderburgh County Health Department has a wonderful online Resource Book.
http://www.vanderburghgov.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=9760
Indiana Foster Families Save at Marengo Cave
Save $10-12 per child Children enjoy one of our walking tours, use of a shelter house or picnic area, the nature trail, and The Crawl all for free. Valid for up to 6 foster and dependent children under 18 living in the same household as foster parent. Special group rates apply for adults and additional children.
Must bring completed application form, valid photo ID, and current foster parent license. Foster children must be present to qualify. Not Valid on Holiday Weekends, Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day. See form below.
Indianapolis Children's Museum
Indiana foster families can sign up for a year of unlimited free adventures and extraordinary learning. In partnership with the Department of Child Services the museum is proud to provide a free one-year membership to qualifying families. See form below.
Free tutoring from Anthem Medicaid
Foster children with Anthem medicaid qualify for free tutoring services, see form below
| Marengo Cave form |
| childrens_museum_membership.pdf |
| foster_care_tutorial_services_form.docx |