Agency Impact is a not for profit organization servicing at-risk families. The focus is on preventing further trauma to the family and prevention of child abuse.In all services we offer, trauma-informed approaches are implemented.
Our services provide life skills training empowering the parents and giving families opportunities to overcome the various challenges they may be facing. Some of those challenges range from homelessness to domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, extreme poverty, trauma and other factors that stand in the way of a healthy and successful life.
Our board of directors consists of teachers, social workers, local citizens and community advocates. Collectively as a group we have serviced more than 500 families through the Midwest for more than 18 years. We have seen 95% of the children reunified with their family after successful completion of services. The impact of our team can be seen in the thriving lives we have touched.
We look forward to continuing our efforts in the State of Indiana. Our team is diverse, culturally competent, bilingual (English and Spanish) and ready to adapt to each case needs.
Agency Impact is a not for profit organization servicing at-risk families. The focus is on preventing further trauma to the family and prevention of child abuse.In all services we offer, trauma-informed approaches are implemented.
Our services provide life skills training empowering the parents and giving families opportunities to overcome the various challenges they may be facing. Some of those challenges range from homelessness to domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, extreme poverty, trauma and other factors that stand in the way of a healthy and successful life.
Our board of directors consists of teachers, social workers, local citizens and community advocates. Collectively as a group we have serviced more than 500 families through the Midwest for more than 18 years. We have seen 95% of the children reunified with their family after successful completion of services. The impact of our team can be seen in the thriving lives we have touched.
We look forward to continuing our efforts in the State of Indiana. Our team is diverse, culturally competent, bilingual (English and Spanish) and ready to adapt to each case needs.
HOME-BASED FAMILY CENTERED CASEWORK (HBC)
HOME-BASED FAMILY CENTERED CASEWORK (HBC)
Our Home-based Casework direct professional will help families going through homelessness, domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse or trauma to achieve an improved family function with obtainable goals, consistent training and skills development.
Methods used may include conflict-resolution, age-appropriate discipline, resource management skills and connections with other community resources.
PRIVATE SERVICES
PRIVATE SERVICES
Services are offered to the general community needing the services, and not just to those who have an open assessment or CHINS case with the Indiana Department of Child Services. During a supervised visit the facilitator will monitor the interactions between the child and the client. The objective is to ensure appropriate interactions in a safe and welcoming environment. Our visit facilitators can offer this service in our facility, the community, or in the clients’ home. An observation report is provided 48 hours after each visit.
Supervised visitation services for private clients can be offered a sliding-fee scale upon request. Bilingual visit facilitators and interpreter are available as well. The programs that we provide are trauma focused and family centered.
HOME MAKER / PARENT AID SERVICES
HOME MAKER / PARENT AID SERVICES
In-Home hands on support to help parents build the capacity to fulfill their parent and homemaking responsibilities.
Supports include teaching skills (hands on) budgeting, house keeping, cooking, problem solving in accordance to getting parents self-sufficient.
Our Parent Aid direct professional will meet with the parent during real life moments. During these times they will assist and guide on how to adjust their current methods and implement evidence-based methods that will allow the them to see immediate results.
MENTORING
MENTORING
Therapeutic Mentoring Services are often necessary to achieve goals established in an existing behavioral health treatment plan for outpatient or In-home Therapy. These services help to ensure the family’s success in navigating various social contexts, learning new skills and making functional progress. Services include: coaching, supporting and training in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving.
SUPERVISED VISITATIONS
SUPERVISED VISITATIONS
During a supervised visit the facilitator will monitor the interactions between the child and the client. The objective is to ensure appropriate interactions in a safe and welcoming environment. Our visit facilitators can offer this service in our facility, the community, or in the clients’ home. An observation report is provided 48 hours after each visit. Bilingual visit facilitators and interpreters are available as well.
PARENTING EDUCATION
PARENTING EDUCATION
The parent education is to strengthen the family and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. We strive to impact the lives through knowledge and interactive skills training.
We specialize in trauma-informed care practice and implement evidence-based programs that focus on prevention and treatment.
Sessions are provided in a non-judgmental environment that focus on supporting both parent and child. The curriculum we use teaches the parents to nurture themselves and their children.
Throughout the sessions they will obtain skills that will allow them to provide and parent efficiently without the use of physical punishment. We provide parents with the information, skills necessary to appropriately parent by incorporating these protective factors into their relationship with their children. The goal is for parents to lead their children to become productive citizens in our society and community.The parent education sessions will give most a great foundation to re-start up the path of great parenting.
Sessions are offered one-on-one, small group and family sessions as well. They are provided for a minimum of 16 weeks depending on the need.
HOME-BASED FAMILY CENTERED CASEWORK (HBC)
HOME-BASED FAMILY CENTERED CASEWORK (HBC)
Our Home-based Casework direct professional will help families going through homelessness, domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse or trauma to achieve an improved family function with obtainable goals, consistent training and skills development.
Methods used may include conflict-resolution, age-appropriate discipline, resource management skills and connections with other community resources.
PRIVATE SERVICES
PRIVATE SERVICES
Services are offered to the general community needing the services, and not just to those who have an open assessment or CHINS case with the Indiana Department of Child Services. During a supervised visit the facilitator will monitor the interactions between the child and the client. The objective is to ensure appropriate interactions in a safe and welcoming environment. Our visit facilitators can offer this service in our facility, the community, or in the clients’ home. An observation report is provided 48 hours after each visit.
Supervised visitation services for private clients can be offered a sliding-fee scale upon request. Bilingual visit facilitators and interpreter are available as well. The programs that we provide are trauma focused and family centered.
HOME MAKER / PARENT AID SERVICES
HOME MAKER / PARENT AID SERVICES
In-Home hands on support to help parents build the capacity to fulfill their parent and homemaking responsibilities.
Supports include teaching skills (hands on) budgeting, house keeping, cooking, problem solving in accordance to getting parents self-sufficient.
Our Parent Aid direct professional will meet with the parent during real life moments. During these times they will assist and guide on how to adjust their current methods and implement evidence-based methods that will allow the them to see immediate results.
MENTORING
MENTORING
Therapeutic Mentoring Services are often necessary to achieve goals established in an existing behavioral health treatment plan for outpatient or In-home Therapy. These services help to ensure the family’s success in navigating various social contexts, learning new skills and making functional progress. Services include: coaching, supporting and training in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving.
SUPERVISED VISITATIONS
SUPERVISED VISITATIONS
During a supervised visit the facilitator will monitor the interactions between the child and the client. The objective is to ensure appropriate interactions in a safe and welcoming environment. Our visit facilitators can offer this service in our facility, the community, or in the clients’ home. An observation report is provided 48 hours after each visit. Bilingual visit facilitators and interpreters are available as well.
PARENTING EDUCATION
PARENTING EDUCATION
The parent education is to strengthen the family and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. We strive to impact the lives through knowledge and interactive skills training.
We specialize in trauma-informed care practice and implement evidence-based programs that focus on prevention and treatment.
Sessions are provided in a non-judgmental environment that focus on supporting both parent and child. The curriculum we use teaches the parents to nurture themselves and their children.
Throughout the sessions they will obtain skills that will allow them to provide and parent efficiently without the use of physical punishment. We provide parents with the information, skills necessary to appropriately parent by incorporating these protective factors into their relationship with their children. The goal is for parents to lead their children to become productive citizens in our society and community.The parent education sessions will give most a great foundation to re-start up the path of great parenting.
Sessions are offered one-on-one, small group and family sessions as well. They are provided for a minimum of 16 weeks depending on the need.
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LOCATIONS
Main Office
2206 Duke Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Westside Office
5610 Crawfordsville Rd Bldg. 18
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Shelbyville Office
159 E. Washington St.
Shelbyville, IN 46176
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CONTACT US
LOCATIONS
Main Office
2206 Duke Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Westside Office
5610 Crawfordsville Rd Bldg. 18
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Shelbyville Office
159 E. Washington St.
Shelbyville, IN 46176