Families and Children
Our mission at Child Care Answers is to improve the well-being, care, and education for the whole child. What better place to start than with you, parents and caregivers, who are serving as your child’s first teacher? Through our free parenting services, available in online and in-person platforms, we aim to minimize any hoops to help you on your parenting journey. Services include:
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Family Supports at Child Care Answers
This printable brochure in English and Spanish shows all of our free services for families and how to connect with us.
Free services for
Finding and Choosing Child Care
Our family support team has experience as both parents and educators, which lends to their fantastic (and free!) search services. Through our child care referral service, we can provide you a list of programs that meet your family’s unique needs and walk you through how to choose the best one for you. To get connected:
- Fill out our Family Information Form on the Brighter Futures Indiana website
- Text “care” to 833.222.1221
- Call us at 317.636.5727
Our Resource Center also features information checklists and printables to help you with your decision process.
Free services for
One-on-one Support
Parenting can be a challenge at times, but we’re in your corner, every step of the way. Our family support team has specialized expertise to support your needs or connect you to resources in Central Indiana. We’re happy to meet for coffee, over Zoom, or over the phone. Support topics include:
- Breastfeeding
- Parenting a child with special needs
- Potty training
- Biting and other challenging behaviors
- So many more!
Free services for
Resource guides and self-help
Sometimes you just need quick, targeted help in the moment. Our Resource Center is available 24/7, whether you need diaper-changing tips at 3am or potty training guidance on a weekend. All resources are created by our parenting experts, based on research from highly-respected sources. Examples of topics include:
- Finding, choosing, and transitioning to child care or school
- Infant feeding, sleep, diapering, play, and learning
- Potty training
- Developmental milestones
- Play & learning
- Behaviors & emotions
Free services
Videos
We know how convenient it can be to pop on a YouTube video or click through some short TikTok how-tos to get in-the-know about your child’s care. We offer an extensive library of videos lasting from 60 seconds to 60 minutes on a number of topics important to families like yours, including:
- What to look for in quality child care environments
- Activity ideas to do with your child
- Developmental milestones
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Stay in the know
Our team is always keeping a pulse on what families like yours need and creating resources to support you. Whether you want to download a tip sheet, watch a YouTube video, or attend a workshop, you can count on us for the latest information. We send our family newsletter every three months directly to your inbox, so you can keep up on the latest news. Sign up today!
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Family Engagement Team
We grow with your family
Our team of family specialists are in your corner, every step of the way. If you need help finding child care, support with a behavior issue, or just need a hand to hold, call on one of these caring experts. Fill out our Family Information Form on the Brighter Futures Indiana website or call 317.636.5727 to get connected.
For Indiana families outside of Marion, Hendricks, and Hamilton counties
Indiana Child Care Resource & Referral Network Partners