Past IFBC Award Winners
2008
Ready or Not, Here I Come!
Partnership for a Healthier Johnson County
Franklin, Indiana
The program provides prenatal education and resources to pregnant teenage, uninsured, or underinsured women in their first trimester to promote a healthy pregnancy. Press Release
2007
Family Preservation Program at the Indiana Women’s Prison
Indianapolis, Indiana
The Indiana Women’s Prison is fostering a connection between the incarcerated mothers and children through a children’s center located inside the prison and a summer camp program. Press Release
LEAP (Literacy Empowering and Advocating Project) of Noble County
Albion, Indiana
Through LEAP, students of all ages can receive one-on-one homework help and tutoring, adult learners can earn a GED in English or Spanish, and parents can attend early childhood education and parenting classes. LEAP also provides a quality after-school program. Press Release
2006
Scott County Partnership, Inc.
Scottsburg, Indiana
Scott County Partnership, Inc. is a community-based organization that helps families with activities and education, and provides assistance to those in need. The organization also created the Family Resource Center that offers programs for children, and the Scott County Clearinghouse, which houses a food pantry, crisis assistance, and a community thrift store. Press Release
2005
Fathers and Families Resource/Research Center Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
The Fathers and Families Resource/Research Center serves more than 300 young fathers a year by providing parenting classes, job assistance, and education. Press Release
2004
Newton County Step Ahead/Kindergarten Family Fun Night
Morocco, Indiana
The Dubois County Family Festival
Jasper, Indiana
2003
DIPLOMAS: In-School Child Care Program
Richmond, Indiana
DIPLOMAS is an in-school child care program for teen parents. This program provides affordable, developmentally appropriate child care for the children of teen mothers, enabling them to attend high school full time. Press Release
2002
Hilltop Neighborhood House
Valparaiso, Indiana
Porter County Hilltop Neighborhood House (HNH) was founded in 1995 to meet the urgent need in the Hilltop neighborhood for quality childcare, accessible and affordable health care, and assistance in developing self-sufficiency. It also operates a volunteer-run food pantry and conducts associated programming for children and youth. Press Release
For more information, contact:
Karen DeZarn, Chair
Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award
CFS Extension
Purdue University
812 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2060
Phone: (765) 494-8252
Fax: (765) 496-1947
E-mail: kdezarn@purdue.edu