Project Home Indy (PHI) is a new residential facility that serves pregnant and parenting teenagers. PHI has a current license and contract through DCS, and I am writing you because I think PHI could be a good placement option for your clients. It's also a great resource to pass along to any other DCS case managers to spread the word!
PHI is located at 32nd and Meridian, and is able to serve up to 5 pregnant and parenting teens and their children. Our general requirements are as follows:
To be eligible for the program, residents:
- must be between 15-19 years of age at intake
- must be pregnant or have 1 child under the age of 3
- must be committed to completing high school or a GED
- must not have a violent criminal history
- must not have a serious mental health issue that would interfere with parenting or living in a shared community, or a substance abuse issue that they have not had treatment for
More information, and a referral form, can be found on our website at http://www.projecthomeindy.org/.
As you may know, PHI is the only facility in Marion County that serves this unique population. Each resident will share a private bedroom with their child. The rest of the home is shared space, and feels like a true "home". Please email me or my supervisor Sarah Nielsen (CC'd on this email) with any questions. We would also invite you to come out for a tour, to see the facility firsthand!
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