Blue River Community Foundation

Mission: Blue River Community Foundation is a catalyst for igniting action that improves the quality of life in Shelby County, Indiana. Our vision is to encourage philanthropy and inspire action that improves all lives and builds stronger communities in Shelby County.

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Firefly Children & Family Alliance

About: Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors. Our programs and services include child abuse prevention, home-based services, youth placement and recovery services.

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Healthy Families of Shelby County

About: To promote supportive environments that optimize child growth and development and encourage resilient, healthy families. The vision is to provide a support system based on trust that allows parents and children to benefit most from reflective staff who build on parental competencies rather than lecturing to develop strengths for today and also for future generations.

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KidZone Preschool & Childcare Ministry

Mission Statement: The mission of KidZone Childcare and Preschool is to provide a high-quality early childhood learning experience that meets the developmental needs of all children ages 6 weeks – 5 years old. At the same time, inspiring them to love and appreciate the world of Loose Part Play through intentional teaching using natural and nature-based experiences. Our unique nature-based curriculum combines traditional Kindergarten readiness learning with developmentally appropriate educational activities designed to develop children cognitively, emotionally, socially, academically, and build interpersonal relationships with a focus on discipling all children in a relationship with Jesus.

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Nurse-Family Partnership

About: Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership® pairs mothers pregnant with their first child with a registered nurse for ongoing home visits aimed at supporting mothers and families in providing the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years. NFP is a national, community health program, widely researched and recognized for increasing health care access and improving health outcomes.

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Shelby County Public Library: Genealogy & Local History Dept.

About: The Genealogy & Local History Department of the Shelby County Public Library offers carefully curated local and Central Indiana resources, research help, genealogy workshops/programs, and compiled online resources to help everyone. A subscription to Ancestry.com is also available to use while in the Genealogy Department of either branch: Shelbyville (*located in the Carnegie East Wing) and Morristown.

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Shelby County Youth Assistance Program

Mission Statement: A voluntary program for children and their families, focusing on preventative services. Children will be referred and then evaluated and referred for services based on eligibility and need. Inclusive criteria includes Shelby County residency, between ages 3 and 17 at the time of referral, and determination of “at risk.”

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Shelbyville Ivy Tech Sharing Shelf

About: The sharing shelf at our campus supplies students on the go with snacks and quick meals to keep them focused at school. Our goal is to keep the students studying, successful and staying to complete their education. The food you provide helps students meet that goal. Drop off donations at the Shelbyville Ivy Tech campus or contact Adriel at apike26@ivytech.edu to learn more about the sharing shelf.

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