Indianapolis, Indiana  ·  Child & Family Welfare

Rooted in Community,
Growing Together

Hoosier Families Inc. provides compassionate, culturally responsive services to individuals and families across Indiana, meeting every person where they are.

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Flagship grant programs serving Indiana communities
501c3
Federally recognized nonprofit organization
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Committed to culturally responsive, accessible care
Our Mission

To provide the tangible skills necessary to help children and families reach their highest quality of life.

A Nonprofit Built on
Relationships and Resilience

Child & Family Welfare Services

We serve individuals, couples, and families navigating child welfare, mental health, and family development in Indiana. Our work is grounded in dignity, cultural humility, and the belief that every family deserves access to high-quality support.

Indianapolis, IN
Home base and community anchor

Founded to address gaps in access to mental health and family welfare services, Hoosier Families Inc. works alongside communities to break down systemic barriers and create real pathways to wellness.

Cultural Responsiveness

Every service we offer is designed to reflect and honor the lived experiences of the communities we serve.

Accessibility First

We remove barriers through flexible service models including in-home, virtual, and community-based support.

Evidence-Informed Practice

Our programs integrate proven therapeutic approaches with community knowledge to maximize lasting impact.

Long-Term Resilience

We invest in sustainable change, equipping individuals and families with tools that last a lifetime.

Three Initiatives,
One Shared Purpose

Our grant programs address specific, underserved needs within Indiana's child and family welfare ecosystem, rooted in community and driven by measurable outcomes.

Mental Health Initiative

The R.O.O.T.S. Project

Resilient Oriented Outreach & Therapeutic Support Services

A community-based mental health initiative delivering accessible, culturally responsive therapeutic services through flexible models including in-home, virtual, and community-based care to underserved individuals, couples, and families.

Trauma Processing and Resilience-Building
Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Support
Community Outreach and Stigma Reduction
School and Organizational Partnerships
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Community Wellness

Project Healthy Minds

Mental Health for African American Families in Indianapolis

A comprehensive initiative improving well-being among African American parents and children by increasing access to high-quality, culturally responsive mental health services while reducing the systemic and cultural barriers that stand in the way.

Individual, Family and Couples Therapy
Community Education and Advocacy
Pre and Post-Assessment Evaluation
Prevention, Intervention and Sustainability
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Men's Wellness

BRO C.O.D.E.

Connect. Own. Discover. Evolve.

A culturally grounded health and wellness initiative creating structured spaces for men, with focused commitment to Black men and underserved communities, to build authentic connection, own their personal growth, and evolve into healthier versions of themselves.

Connect — Brotherhood and Community
Own — Accountability and Self-Awareness
Discover — Identity, Purpose and Strengths
Evolve — Tools for Growth and Leadership
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Building Healthier,
More Resilient Communities

Every service we deliver is designed with measurable outcomes in mind, because accountability to our community drives everything we do.

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Grant Programs

Specialized initiatives serving distinct populations across Indiana

501c3

Trusted Nonprofit

Federally recognized, tax-exempt organization dedicated to families

Cultural Responsiveness

Every program designed to honor lived community experience

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Indiana-Based

Rooted in Indianapolis, serving families across the Hoosier state

Every Family. Every Person.
Every Stage of Life.

Families

Families navigating child welfare, relationship challenges, or in need of comprehensive counseling and support services.

Individuals

Adults seeking culturally responsive mental health care including therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Couples

Partners looking to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and build healthier foundations together.

Children & Youth

Young people who benefit from early intervention, mental health literacy, and family stability programs.

African American Families

Targeted support addressing systemic and cultural barriers that have historically limited access to quality mental health care.

Black Men & Fathers

Creating safe, judgment-free spaces for men to address mental health, emotional wellness, and personal development.

Meeting People Where They Are

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Flexible Service Delivery

We offer in-home support, virtual therapy, and community-based interventions, eliminating transportation and access barriers for families who need us most.

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Evidence-Informed Therapy

Our clinical services integrate proven therapeutic frameworks with culturally grounded practices that reflect the real lives of those we serve.

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Community Partnerships

We collaborate with schools, local organizations, and community stakeholders to expand reach, promote mental health awareness, and reduce stigma.

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Measurable Outcomes

Pre and post-assessments ensure we are tracking real change and contributing to the evidence base for family and African American mental health.

What Drives Our Work

  • Improved emotional regulation and mental health outcomes
  • Stronger family functioning and communication
  • Increased utilization of mental health services
  • Long-term resilience among individuals and families
  • Reduction of stigma around mental health in Black communities
  • Men showing up as present fathers, partners, and leaders
  • Community wellness through skill-building and education
  • Sustainable coping strategies and life direction tools
  • Protective factors built within families across generations

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