These programs are designed to offer practical, hands-on support to individuals and families right where they are. Available to anyone in the community, these services focus on strengthening everyday life through connection, resources, and guidance. Whether you’re looking for help at home, in your neighborhood, or during a challenging time, we’re here to walk alongside you with care and support.
Community Partners
This program is designed as a short-term case management process to provide information and referrals to families facing a crisis situation. Home visits can be provided for up to six months at a time. Community Partners works with families to connect to resources; provide guidance and education; offer concrete assistance if needed; and connect with the community. Click the button below to learn more.
Out In The Community
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The Allen County Family Resource Center exists to support families and provide a community-centered location for parents to access resources, encouragement, and physical support. The Allen FRC has a special emphasis on early childhood development and offers free development screenings for young children. They also offer a Prenatal Support Program for expectant parents where participants receive a car seat & other incentive items.
Anyone is eligible to access this service.
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The Elkhart County Family Resource Center exists to support families and provide a community-centered location for parents to access resources, encouragement, and physical support. The Elkhart FRC offers parent classes, support groups, child development activities, local family events and information events with other local resources such as vaccinations and legal advice.
Anyone is eligible to access this service.
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A free, voluntary three-year support program focused on developing and strengthening the bond between parents and their children as well as the physical, emotional, and intellectual health and development of children and improving overall family functioning.
Reside within Allen County, be prenatal (24 weeks or later) or have a baby under 3 months of age and be within income guidelines. Service history and admission limit requirements. See Healthy Families for full eligibility requirements.
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Prevention Education and Outreach provide educational trainings to school, churches and community organizations. Children, ages 3 to 18, as well as adults, can receive training on the Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect, Monique Burr Foundation Child/Teen Safety Matters, Bullying, Cyber/Digital Safety, Human Trafficking, Safe Sitter, Safe @ Home, Gun Safety, LGBTQIA+ Community and more. Prevention Education also regularly serves as the main representatives of Iris at community events, festivals and resource fairs.
Available to any school, place of worship or any organization that works with children.
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Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Councils bring together leaders in our community to act as a voice for families and children to make sure their needs are met. PCA Councils advocate for the best interest of families year-round and plan out and execute the annual Child Abuse Prevention Month celebrations each April.
Therapeutic
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For victims of domestic violence, Family Connections offers counseling services, case management support and support groups. For perpetrators of domestic violence, Iris offers an Abuser’s Intervention Program.
Anyone is eligible to access this service.
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Supporting those currently in, in the process of leaving, or have already left a high conflict relationship. High Conflict Services offers Coaching, Therapy and Mediation.
Anyone is eligible to access this service.
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General evaluation of the physical home environment for safety issues related to children. Generally part of a visitation process with courts. Differs from a Home Study.
Anyone is eligible to access this service.
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Court-ordered/self-referred assessments for individuals seeking to establish the presence or absence of substance misuse.
Anyone is eligible to access this service. When referral is court ordered, the client will need to provide the court order.
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Court-ordered/self-referred clinical groups and individual counseling using evidence-based curriculum to treat substance misuse. Levels of service provided will depend on results of assessment, if present.
Anyone is eligible to access this service. When referral is court ordered, the client will need to provide the court order.
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Therapeutic Art Groups use creativity to help children and adolescents with working through emotions, thoughts and experiences, fostering self-awareness, building emotional regulation and improving overall well-being.
Anyone ages 5-18 in Allen or DeKalb County.