Amani Family Services – Community Resources
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS / CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS
All people living in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, have certain U.S. Constitutional rights. The guidance in these KYR flyers was compiled from the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Naturalization and Legal Assistance
Each person’s path is unique. The steps leading newcomers to NALA’s door are especially challenging. It’s important to have a team that understands the complexity of immigration policies, and it’s even more important to have people who care in your corner. That’s why we’re here—we’re proud to be a support system that guides individuals and families through the process and connects them to our community and resources. We have more than expertise. We have empathy and compassion. We’re Experts with Heart.
ASPIN uses certified Navigators dual trained as Community Health Workers (CHWs) to support enrollment in health care coverage; to facilitate online presentations; and provide education to improve health and insurance literacy.
Indiana’s Build, Learn, Grow program is extending scholarships for qualified families!
When families are working and kids are learning, Indiana’s future is brighter. With summer officially here, Indiana wants to make sure children from birth to age 12 are engaged in high-quality early learning and education opportunities.
Families that work in essential businesses are eligible to receive scholarships toward their children’s early care and education, summer learning or out-of-school care.
There are many ways to get help through Community Harvest Food Bank or our partners. Please visit the Community Harvest website for food assistance information, community resources, and other assistance programs.
CHILD & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY
FAMILY STABILITY
Healthier Moms and Babies Programs – You’ve got this! But you don’t have to do it alone
(260) 704-0355 | healthiermomsandbabies.org
Resources for Human Trafficking Victims
Human trafficking is a global crisis that affects millions of people, tears families apart, and leaves survivors with lasting trauma. Over 49 million people, including 12 million children, are trapped in modern slavery. Of these people, 28 million are in forced labor.
Globally, human trafficking is a $150 billion industry, according to a report by Polaris. In the U.S., UNICEF reports that human trafficking is the second most profitable criminal activity. Human trafficking relies on deception, coercion, and abuse, and its victims are often isolated, stripped of their freedom, and forced into dangerous situations, while families are left searching for answers.
Tax season is quickly approaching. The IRS will start accepting returns in late January, with the end of tax season on Tax Day, April 15. Indiana 211 has partnered with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers FREE tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance preparing their tax returns. Through VITA, IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
No application is needed to use this service. Assistance is provided at community and neighborhood centers, and other convenient locations throughout the state.
Find VITA Locations HERE or call 2-1-1 for additional information about FREE tax assistance resources available in your community.
Mission
The Lighthouse exists to serve those in our community who struggle with life-altering issues by providing structure, education, support, mentorship, and housing as we engage their families and communities in the healing process.
Services
Community Classes – offered Monday thru Wednesday nights. These include Mentorship, Authentic Manhood, Grief and Loss, Exercise, Nutrition, Addictions, and Life Skills.
Community Coffee Connection – offered on Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 2 pm to allow us to get to know our community better.
Community Chapel Service/Meal – offered on Fridays at 7 pm to give our community a place to connect and worship in a non-threatening environment.
Community Food Bank – offered Monday through Friday 12 pm to 3 pm.
Parent Café – Parent Cafes are fun, free, supportive, educational, parent-led get-togethers where parents can talk openly with one another about the struggles of parenting and ways to strengthen their families. Facebook support group for parents called Strong Parent Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/211935889428623/
Weekly Support Groups – Navigating Stress support group and an Anxiety and Depression support group.
Mental Health Training Sessions – Various free mental health training sessions.
Our mission is to provide household furnishings to families and individuals as they rebuild their lives after suffering disaster, personal tragedy or other misfortunes.
To inquire about help visit our website: mustardseedfortwayne.com, call Kim at 260-471-5802 ext.101, or send us an email.
The English Learner Family Toolkit helps families and educators stay connected with the latest advice, U.S. Department of Education innovative tools, and practical resources for English Learner Family Toolkit to support English learners enrolled in US schools.
El kit de herramientas para familias de estudiantes de inglés ayuda a las familias y los educadores a mantenerse conectados con los últimos consejos, herramientas innovadoras del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. y recursos prácticos para el kit de herramientas para familias de estudiantes de inglés para apoyar a los estudiantes de inglés matriculados en escuelas de EE. UU.
The Fort Wayne Pride Center is located at 527 W Berry St in downtown Fort Wayne. The Center opened in the summer of 2022 and has several monthly meetings, including:
Check out the calendar for more information.
COVID-19, FLU, AND ROUTINE VACCINATIONS
In order to protect our team and our patients, we are open by appointment at our Hobson Road clinic. We are requiring face masks and limiting one parent to one child being vaccinated. We are offering the Pfizer vaccine to minors 12 years or older. Everyone must bring a current shot record to every visit. We accept Medicaid and most (not all) commercial insurance plans. If you are uninsured or underinsured, there is a $15 administrative fee per immunization. If you can’t pay for your immunizations, please ask to speak to a staff member. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay.
The Positive Resource Connection
Testing: Find info on testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, and STIs, including appointment and walk-in times and at-home HIV tests.
Prevention: Get enrolled in PrEP, request condoms, learn about treatment as prevention, outreach education programs, and more.
Client Services: Our case managers offer medical assistance, treatment support, housing aid, food pantry benefits, and more for HIV+ and Hepatitis C+ clients.
Here is all the election information you need, available in English and Spanish. You can check your voter registration, find your polling place, learn about candidates, and more.
