Homelessness affects hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, negatively impacting people of all ages and circumstances — including families. Here’s a closer look at how the impacts of homelessness are felt by these families.

For 1 in 7 children in west central Indiana, the impact of hunger goes beyond missed meals and a grumbling stomach. Hunger has profound effects on child development, leaving impacts that last into adulthood. Understanding the implications of hunger and the vital role of food assistance programs in tackling this issue is crucial in ensuring a healthier future for our children.

The challenges faced by at-risk youth today are many. Young people must grapple with socioeconomic adversities, familial issues, academic struggles, and more. These challenges can be daunting. Learn how children who participate in a mentoring program like the Time for Me program at Ryves Youth Center can help these children more effectively navigate these challenges with a valuable person in the youth's corner - a mentor.

In 2022, an estimated 51,000 family households were identified as homeless. Thankfully, 9 out of 10 of those families were living in shelters. Learn how the case management they receive while living at a shelter like Bethany House can empower them to draw on their own strengths and capabilities to help them achieve housing stability.

Wrap-around services is a holistic approach to aiding those in need that has proven to be a lifeline for countless individuals and families.

Social Development lays the groundwork for how children perceive the world, relate to others and handle challenges as they grow. Nurturing social skill sin young children can have profound, long-lasting effects.

Adverse childhood experiences, commonly referred to as ACEs, are traumatic events that occur in a child's life before the age of 18. These early traumatic experiences can significantly impact a child’s growth, development, and overall well-being.

The purpose of early childhood education (ECE) is to stimulate and develop a child's cognitive, emotional, and social growth during the most formative years. There is a mounting body of research emphasizing the value of ECE and its long-term impacts on individual and societal levels. Here are some of the key areas in which ECE fosters positive growth.

Learn how good nutrition supports both physical and mental health.

Examine the issue of food insecurity and explore ways to promote food access and fight food insecurity in our community.