To find out status of bills please locate the bill at: http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2011&session=1&request=all
http://datacenter.kidscount.org
Provides up to date statistics and data related to the well-being of children and families in every state.
http://www.cwla.org/advocacy/default.htm
An organization that focuses on advocating for policies that are in best interest of children and families with a focus on children and youth who may have experienced abuse or neglect, family disruption, or a range of other challenges that impact their safety, permanence or well-being.
An organization that specializes in how federal budget impacts low-income populations and policies that would support low income individuals and families.
An alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies that address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable people.
http://www.everychildmatters.org
A nonpartisan child advocacy organization focused on making children a national policy priority.
http://www.iarcca.org/referencelibrary
A membership organization of child and family serving organizations that promotes and advocates for improved care and treatment for children and families through advocacy efforts and outcome measures project.
A membership organization of human service providers that advocate for issues related to the provision of quality, affordable, and accessible services and programs for Hoosiers in need.
http://www.indianadisproportionalitycommittee.net
A coalition of human service organizations, individuals, and community members who advocate to create equality within Indiana systems and equalize the proportion of children of color in human service systems with their percentage of the overall population.
The Institute is a statewide program in Indiana that combines research and policy analysis on federal and state legislation, public policies and programs impacting low-income working families.
http://mccoyouth.org/advocacy.aspx
An organization that advocates for youth development to advance the policies and opportunities that help young people build skills that help them to be successful in childhood through adulthood.
The State government website that provides information about the current legislative sessions, introduced bills, calendars, legislator information, etc.
http://www.uwci.org/index.asp?p=890
This organization completed a 2008 Community Assessment related to Central Indiana and identified community conditions, assets, and concerns.