Resources
Youth Issues Resources



Youth Homelessness
National Safe Place offers fact sheets and other resources on topics such as: running away, drug abuse, suicide, and the safe place program.
Host Homes – temporary emergency shelter care up to 21 days for youth between the ages of 7 – 17 – placement is voluntary on the part of the parent(s), child & Host Home Family
KIC-IT – drop-in center located in Franklin – open Tuesdays and Thursday 3-6 p.m.

Addiction
Gateway Drugs: How Does Addiction Start?
A comprehensive overview of the concept of ‘gateway drugs’ put together by the drug abuse and treatment experts at Foundations Recovery Network
Substance Abuse Guide for Parents
Parent Toolkit
Families’ Corner

Indiana State Resources
Indiana Youth Institute
Read about key research and relevant resources in short, easy-to-understand issue briefs. Some topic examples are:
Body Image
Drug Use
Planning for Life After High School
Childhood Trauma
Youth Connections and Local Services

Basic Needs Request
Youth Connections provides families with basic needs assistance through our Family Mentoring program. Click this link to make a request for rent, transportation, electricity, or food assistance.

Counseling Referrals
Youth Connections partners with Many local counseling agencies and will work to get your youth and family the help they need so your family can continue to thrive.

Local Services Search
Youth Connections has put together a local resource page for you to search for programs and services in our area. If you need help making a connection to any of these resources please contact YC at 317-738-3273.
