Students who are balancing school with growing families and jobs often need help to manage their competing responsibilities, while others may be coping with the after-effects of job loss and relocation.

The Center For Women and Returning Adults (CWRA) staff is always available to assist any student who is struggling with personal or economic challenges, with advice and referrals to organizations or agencies that can help them weather those challenges and stay in school.

The Social Services database is a comprehensive listing of social services organizations–both public and private–and contact information

 The following is a list of social services agencies and programs organized by category:

BASIC NEEDS - CHILD CARE - CHILDREN’S SERVICES - CLOTHING - COUNSELING - DENTAL CARE - EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT (ADULTS) - FOOD - HEALTH SERVICES - EMERGENCY SHELTER -
HOUSING - LEGAL SERVICES - TRANSPORTATION

Please note: Although this is an extensive list,  this is not a complete listing of agencies and programs.

If you do not find a program or agency that can help you with your specific problem or issue, please call "211 - first call for help" or contact the CWRA coordinator for more assistance at (260) 281-4140 or at creekj@ipfw.edu

BASIC NEEDS

ALLEN COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
201 East Rudisill Boulevard, Suite 100 – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260) 458-6200 – www.in.gov/fssa
Administers the  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which provides financial aid to qualified families with dependent children.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
315 East Washington Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 422-5625 – www.ccfwsb.org
Offers assessment, referrals and limited financial assistance to meet basic needs. By appointment only.
EAST ALLEN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
6330 Prize Street. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803
(260) 749-9516 – www.eastallenfrc.org
Provides assistance during holidays with food baskets and toy distribution; also provides school supply assistance for families in East Allen County.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
330 Madison Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 426-3347 – www.lssin.org
Provides financial assistance to qualified individuals in financial crisis when public funding is not available. 

CHILD CARE

CHILDREN’S VILLAGE EARLY LEARNING CENTER (LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES)
6613 South Anthony Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816
(260) 744-0006 – www.lssin.org
Provides affordable, high quality child care for children ages six weeks to five years old; program also provides intergenerational activities and relationship building with residents of Lutheran Homes; summer programs also available.
COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC.
227 East Washington Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 423-3546 – (800) 589-2264 – www.canihelp.org
Provides subsidized child care vouchers through the federal Child Care Development Fund for eligible low-income households. Parents must be working or in school. Also administers Head Start, which provides comprehensive education, health, nutritional and other services to low-income and special needs preschool children and their families; includes free immunizations, parent activities and family events.
EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE
3320 Fairfield Avenue – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 745-2501 – (800) 423-1498 – www.ecalliance.org
Provides information and referral services for families seeking child care, including care for children with special needs.
EAST ALLEN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
6330 Prize Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803
(260) 749-9516 – www.eastallenfrc.org
“Learn for Life” serves children and youth in grades 1 to 8. Activities include computers, homework help and recreation, with incentive programs for participation and academics. Preschool program is open to children ages 3 to 5.

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES (DCS)
201 East Rudisill Boulevard, Suite 300 – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260) 458-6100 – www.in.gov/dcs
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT HOTLINE: (800) 800-5556
The DCS investigates reports of child abuse and neglect.
ALLEN COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
201 East Rudisill Boulevard, Suite 100 – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260) 458-6200 – www.in.gov/fssa
Administers Hoosier Healthwise for Children, a health insurance program for Hoosier children, pregnant women and low-income families, offered through Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration.
ALLEN COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
602 South Calhoun Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 449-7641 – www.allencounty.prosecutor.org
Families with an absent parent are eligible for the Child Support Enforcement Program.
ASSOCIATED CHURCHES OF FORT WAYNE AND ALLEN COUNTY
602 East Wayne Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 422-3528 – www.associatedchurches.org
Associated Churches operates a network of emergency food pantries around the city. Call or download the list.
Anthony Wayne Services, Incorporated (AWS, INC.)
8515 Bluffton Road – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809
(260) 744-6145 – www.awsusa.com
Provides services and support to families of children and adults who are mentally or physically disabled, or at risk of developmental delays.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF FORT WAYNE, INCORPORATED
2609 Fairfield Avenue – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807
(260) 744-0998 – www.bgcfw.org
Club offers youth development programs in five core areas: education and career development, character and leadership development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports fitness and recreation.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
315 East Washington Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 422-5625 – www.ccfwsb.org
Children’s Cottage is a licensed, accredited child care center, providing services to 134 children ages six weeks to 12 years of age. The center also serves as a head Start program site.
CHILDREN’S MAD ANTHONY’S HOPE HOUSE
7922 West Jefferson Boulevard – Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 459-8550 – www.childrenshope.org
Provides overnight lodging with kitchen facilities in a home-like and supportive environment for parents and families caring for hospitalized infants or children.
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
2 North Meridian Street, Suite 7B – Indianapolis, Indianapolis 46204
(800) 475-1355 – www.in.gov/isdh/19613.htm
Provides supplemental medical coverage for children with severe, chronic medical conditions when families meet financial eligibility guidelines.
EAST ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
1240 Indiana 930 East – New Haven, Indiana 46774
(260) 446-0100 – www.eacs.k12.in.us
Park Hill Center, a preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 and non school-eligible children who have identified educational disabilities. Pre-academic school work, speech therapy and language development, physical and occupational therapy are provided according to need.
EAST WAYNE STREET CENTER, INCORPORATED
801 East Wayne Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803
(260) 422-6502 (260) 422-6503 – www.ewsc.info
Provides Head Start program for 3, 4 and 5 year olds, involving families and children. Family literacy programs are also available.
FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
1200 South Clinton Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 467-2120 – www.fwcs.k12.in.us
The Homeless Assistance Program works with nine local shelters throughout the school year to place students in school, coordinate transportation and meet physical needs.
FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
203 East Douglas Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 467-1017 – www.fwcs.k12.in.us
Preschool special education program provides early intervention for children, ages 3 to 5, who have special needs.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE, INC.
2820 Reed Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260) 456-5123
Preschool program for children ages 2 and up; a half-day program is available for kindergarteners/studentservices

CLOTHING

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES
228 West Lexington Avenue – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807
(260) 745-1594 – www.fwsda.org
Provides free clothing to clients once a month.
FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
2900 North Anthony Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
(260) 484-3985 – www.fwcs.k12.in.us
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Clothing Bank provides appropriate clothes, good shoes, warm coats and toiletries to Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) students.
GRACE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2936 South Anthony Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260)387-7894 Provides clothing on a first-come-first-served basis.
WOMEN’S CARE CENTER
823 Webster Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 424-9377 (260) 420-8232 – www.womenscarecenter.org
The Crib Club Program provides pregnant women, parents or guardians of young children the opportunity to earn coupons that may be redeemed for new baby clothing, cribs, infant car seats, diapers and baby supplies. Some gently-used clothing and furniture is also available.

COUNSELING

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
2118 Inwood Drive – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815
(260) 471-6262 (888) 425-2666 – www.aaftwayne.org
A support group for individuals who have stopped drinking and want to rebuild a life in which drinking is not the focus. Also helps individuals dealing with alcoholic family and friends.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
315 East Washington Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 422-5625 – www.ccfwsb.org
Provides professional individual, pre-marital, family and group counseling services. Private insurance and Medicaid accepted.
ERIN’S HOUSE FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN
3811 Illinois Road, Suite 210 – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
(260) 423-2466 – www.erinshouse.org
Provides free peer support services for children, teens and young adults, ages 3 to 25, who have experienced the death or terminal illness of a loved one. Call for an appointment.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
330 Madison Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 426-3347 – www.lssin.org
Offers professional counseling for families, couples, individuals, adults and children. Call for appointment. Fees are based on household size and income.
PARK CENTER, Incorporated.
909 East State Boulevard. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
(260) 481-2700 (866) 481-2700 – www.parkcenter.org
Provides counseling and other treatment of addiction and mental illness for children and adults.

DENTAL CARE

MATTHEW 25 HEALTH AND DENTAL CLINIC
413 East Jefferson Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 426-3250 – www.matthew25online.org
Free dental care for adults; exams and cleaning, restorations/fillings, extractions, oral surgery and dentures.
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) DENTAL CLINIC
Neff Hall, Room 109 – 2101 E. Coliseum Boulevard - Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
(260) 481-6575 – www.ipfw.edu/dental
Dental hygiene clinic for adults and children; services include teeth cleaning, sealants, x-ray, panoramic x-ray and oral cancer screenings; work performed by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) dental hygiene students; fees vary.
LAFAYETTE STREET DENTAL CLINIC
2700 South Lafayette Street Suite 100 – Fort Wayne, Indiana  46806
(260) 744-1188  www.nei-ahec.myhealthcareers.org/
Dental hygiene clinic for adults and children; services include teeth cleaning, sealants, x-ray, panoramic x-ray and oral cancer screenings; work performed by IPFW dental hygiene students; fees vary.
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINICS, Incorporated.
 1717 South Calhoun Street. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 458-2641 – www.nhci.org
Full family dental care; dentures and partials, crowns, sealants, x-rays, cavity prevention/treatment.

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT (ADULTS)

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA
1212 East California Road – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825
(260) 484-9336 (260) 373-1999 –  www.redcrossofnei.org
Helps prevent, prepare for and respond to health and safety emergencies with training in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, babysitting and other classes.
Anthony Wayne Services (AWS), Incorporated.
8515 Bluffton Road – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809
(260)744-6145 – www.aws.com
Provides professional and personal services for people with disabilities to help them become part of the workforce, including job-keeping skills, transportation assistance, improving reading skills, money management skills, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, and getting drivers licenses.
COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC.
227 East Washington Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 423-3546 (260) 589-2264 – www.canihelp.org
Provides workshops, including energy education, money management, self-esteem, parenting and computers.
EAST ALLEN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
6330 Prize Street – Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 749-9516 – www.eastallenfrc.org
Adult continuing education program offers computer training, parenting classes, and personal finance instruction. Classes are offered throughout the year.
JOB CORPS AMERICAN BUSINESS CORPORATION.
201 East Rudisill Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana
(260) 744-9797 – www.abcworks.net
Federally funded program for at-risk youth (ages 16-24) in need of additional education and job training. Resident program where students learn to earn with after-graduation career services, including job placement and career planning.
JOBWORKS
201 East Rudisill Boulevard, Suite 206 – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260) 745-2000 – www.jobworks.inc
Provides employment and training assistance to youth and adults; including assessment of individual skills and needs, job search assistance, occupational skills training, academic training, on-the-job training and support services.
THE LITERACY ALLIANCE
709 Clay Street, Suite 100 – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 426-7323 – www.fwliteracyalliance.org
Provides basic English literacy skills and General Educational Development (GED) instruction; as well as job skills for parents; children are provided an enriched day care or preschool environment; transportation is provided within a limited area.

FOOD

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES
228 West Lexington Avenue – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807
(260) 745-1594 – www.fwsda.org
Provides food to clients once a month, only on referral from another church or agency; clothing and bedding are also provided.
ALLEN COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
201 East Rudisill Boulevard. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260) 458-6200 – www.in.gov/fssa
Administers the federal food stamp program Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for qualified individuals and families in Allen County.
ASSOCIATED CHURCHES OF FORT WAYNE AND ALLEN COUNTY
602 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 422-3528 – www.associatedchurches.org
Associated Churches supports a network of 28 food pantry sites at churches and community centers in Fort Wayne and Allen County which provide a five-day supply of food. See website for information about neighborhood food pantries.
COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK
999 East Tillman Road – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816
(260) 447-3696 (888) 744-1465 –  www.communityharvest.org
Provides emergency food to individual walk-ins and accepts referrals. Community Harvest also supports a network of emergency food pantries around northeast Indiana. See website or call for list.
EAST ALLEN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
6330 Prize Street Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803
(260) 749-9516 – www.eastallenfrc.org
Program provides three to five days of food assistance to East Allen County residents; a member of the Associated Churches food pantry system.
FRANCISCAN CENTER, INC.
4643 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana46806
(260) 744-3977 – www.thefranciscancenter.org
Delivers nutritious sack lunches every Saturday to families in need; must live within designated boundaries. Food Pantry is open once a month for neighborhood families.
MISS VIRGINIA’S MISSION HOUSE
1312 South Hanna Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 426-0176 – www.operationblessing.org.
A ministry of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church; provides food from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays to anyone in need.
SAINT MARY’S SOUP KITCHEN
1011 South Lafayette Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 424-8231 – www.stmarysfw.org
Provides soup and bread for carry-out seven days a week; milk is available three times a week.
SALVATION ARMY
2901 North. Clinton Street. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
(260) 744-2311 –  corps.salvationarmyindiana.org  
Food pantry opens at 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
WELLSPRING INTERFAITH SOCIAL SERVICES
1316 Broadway – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 422-6618 – www.wellspringinterfaith.org
Food pantry provides three meals a day for five days per family.

HEALTH SERVICES

AIDS TASK FORCE
525 Oxford St. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260) 744-1144 – www.aidsfortwayne.org
Free Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, medical case management, counseling, outreach and education; financial assistance for people living with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
ASK CLINIC
2513 South Calhoun Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807
(260) 744-9540
General medical care for all ages, families, children, women’s health, diabetes; prescription program; the clinic also provides specialty clinics. Call for appointment.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
315 East Washington Boulevard. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 422-5625 (800) 686-7459 – www.ccfwsb.org
Provides pregnancy counseling and support services to those facing an unplanned pregnancy; adoption services are available as well as support services for those who choose to parent their children.
FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER
2434 Lake Avenue. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
(260) 423-2675
Provides primary medical care for all ages, including obstetrics, testing and patient education.
FORT WAYNE/ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
200 East Berry Street Suite 360 – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 449-7561 – www.allencountyhealth.com
Immunization clinic for children and adults; childhood lead screenings by appointment; health screening and immunizations for refugees by appointment; flu shots for children only; diagnosis, treatment, and contact testing for tuberculosis; free, confidential STD testing, treatment, follow-up and education.
FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY (PARKVIEW COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER & BREAST DIAGNOSTIC CENTER)
(260) 483-1847 – www.francinesfriends.org
Mammogram screenings for women 35 and over who: have not had a screening in the past 12 months, have no prior or current history of breast cancer, are not currently experiencing problems with their breasts, and do not have breast implants. Can bill insurance or reduce rate for those without insurance.
LAFAYETTE STREET FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC
2700 South Lafayette Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260) 744-3000 – www.ipfw.edu/hhs/outreach/lafayettestreet/content
Provides comprehensive family planning services to low-income women and men.
MATTHEW 25 HEALTH AND DENTAL CLINIC, INC.
413 East Jefferson Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 426-3250 – www.matthew25online.org
Provides medical and dental clinic for low-income, uninsured residents of Allen County; services are free to clients who qualify, including medication. Special clinics include: health screening, blood pressure, dietary counseling, pulmonary clinic, dental sealant and education classes; other health services include stitch removal, prescriptions assistance, authorized lab and x-ray assistance, eye care and patient advocacy.
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINICS, INC.
1717 South Calhoun Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 458-2641 – www.nhci.org
Provides health care services to low-income or uninsured people who have difficulty finding traditional sources for services.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF INDIANA
3914 West Jefferson Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
(260) 423-1322 – www.ppin.org
Provides medical and reproductive health care services for women and men; including annual exams, Pap tests, HIV counseling and testing, pregnancy testing, birth control, emergency contraception, sexually-transmitted infection screening and treatment, breast exams, premarital blood screening, education, counseling and health referrals.

EMERGENCY SHELTER

INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK
2925 East State Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
(260) 458-9772 – www.ihnfamily.org
Provides shelter, meals and case management services for families, men and women with children. Also assists families in finding permanent housing.
VINCENT HOUSE, INC.
2827 Holton Avenue – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260) 456-4172 – www.vincentvillage.org
Provides help for homeless families through housing and assistance for families successfully completing  transitional housing programs. The program pays deposits, first month’s rent, old utility bills, utility, deposits, moving expenses, and household furnishing costs. Also provides ongoing case management for six months.
YWCA FORT WAYNE
1610 North Spy Run Ave. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
(260) 424-4908 – www.ywcaerew.org  - CRISIS LINE: 800-441-4073
Provides up to 30 days of shelter for women in abusive situations and their children - A 24-hour crisis line is available for emergencies. All physical needs of clients are provided, including food, clothing and personal care products. Transportation is furnished as needed.

HOUSING

COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC.
227 East Washington Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 420-2833 (800) 589-2264 – www.canihelp.org
Provides housing and utility assistance to low-income households in northeast Indiana; assists with home repair, including: roofs, plumbing, electrical repair, etc.; provides energy-saving structural improvements to rental and owner-occupied units; administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides rental subsidy payments to low-income households in northeast Indiana.
GRACE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2936 South Anthony Boulevard – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806
(260) 745-4225
Provides household good and furniture as available on a first-come-first-served basis.
EAST WAYNE STREET CENTER, INC.
801 East Wayne Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803
(260) 422-6502 – www. ewsc.info
Provides minor and major home repairs for low-to moderate-income home owners.
FORT WAYNE HOUSING AUTHORITY
7315 South Hanna Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816
(260) 449-7800 (260) 449-7725 – www.fwha.org
Provides affordable housing and services to eligible members of the Fort Wayne community, in an atmosphere that encourages self-sufficiency.

FORT WAYNE URBAN LEAGUE

2135 South Hanna Street - Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803

(260) 745-3100 - www.fwurbanleague.org

MUSTARD SEED FURNITURE BANK OF FORT WAYNE
3636 Illinois Road – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
(260) 471-5802 – www.mustardseed.com
Provides furniture to those in need because of fire, homelessness or lack of funds for furniture. Must have  a referral from an agency or church. An in-home inspection is required, except for those coming from shelters, or victims of disaster.
SALVATION ARMY
2901 North Clinton Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
(260) 744-2311 – corps.salvationarmy.org
Provides limited emergency assistance, including rent/mortgage and utility costs, to households that are eligible for township poor relief. Clients must have a disconnect notice from Fort Wayne City Utilities.
YWCA - FORT WAYNE
1610 North Spy Run Ave. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
(260) 424-4908 – www.ywcaerew.org
The Self-Sufficiency program helps women and their children who have a history of family violence become economically and socially self-sufficient, offering transitional housing with case management, support services and education placement assistance.

LEGAL SERVICES

ALLEN COUNTY (INDIANA) BAR ASSOCIATION, INC.
924 South Calhoun Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 423-2358 – www.allencountybar.org
Members offer free legal advice by phone from 5 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday evening for one half-hour consultation. Program does not offer free legal assistance. Forms are also available to file complaints against attorneys.
ALLEN COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
602 South Calhoun Street. – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 427-1205 (260) 449-7641 – www.acpao.org
Fort Wayne Police Department Victim Assistance
1320 Creighton Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803
260-427-1205
The Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Office will intervene in violence situations involving partners (heterosexual or same sex), boyfriends, spouse, and/or parents of a mutual child. An advocate will meet with the victim and refer criminal matters to the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit. Police will submit complete investigation report to the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE
One West Superior Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 449-7255 – www.allencounty.us/courts
Attorneys assigned to represent indigent criminal defendants as required by federal and state law.
INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED
919 South Harrison Street. Suite 200 – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 424-9155 – www.indianajustice.org
Provides legal services in the following: divorce, collections, government benefits, health care representation, living wills, power of attorney, pro se litigant program, protective orders, and uncontested guardianship. Serving: Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Grant Huntington, Jay, Steuben, Wells and Whitley counties.
LEGAL SERVICES OF MAUMEE VALLEY, INC.
203 West Wayne Street, Suite 410 – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 422-8070 (800) 552-4884
Provides legal information, advice and/or representation for victims of domestic violence, for assistance in obtaining protective orders and divorce; Also provides representation in cases involving potential homelessness; and offers advice on public housing issues.
VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM OF NORTHEAST INDIANA
927 South Harrison Street – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
(260) 407-0917 (877) 407-0917 – www.vlpnei.org
Provides legal representation for individuals with incomes at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Cannot accept criminal or CHINS cases.

TRANSPORTATION

CITILINK
801 Leesburg Road – Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808
(260) 432-4546 (260) 432-9051 – www.fwcitilink.com
Provides fixed route service for regularly scheduled runs around the city; Citilink Access provides bus service for people with disabilities who can’t access regularly scheduled buses. Curb to curb service is available for a fee of $2.50.