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INDIANAPOLIS (October 7, 2020) -- The Indiana Youth Institute (“IYI”), your partner in improving the lives of all Indiana youth, recently released “2020 Educational Attainment…

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

Nonprofits, in East Central Indiana eligible for support  INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 25, 2020) — The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is now accepting applications for two grants that aim to strengthen organizations serving youth in East Central Indiana.    “This…

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 23, 2020) — Indiana Youth Institute today announces the hiring of seasoned experts in the field of youth services and education to its leadership team: Brent Freeman, Dr. Danielle Madrazo, and Alicia Kielmovitch.   “I am delighted to welcome three outstanding…

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

Listen to or download our KIDS COUNT® Minutes by clicking the links below. Thank you for your interest in these public service announcements! To request…

May 11, 2020May 13, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Indiana Youth Institute today designated $190,000 to provide direct support and immediate relief to Indiana youth-serving professionals that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.  Many youth…

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

Data provides revealing insight into projection of STEM in Indiana, how to equip our youth as well as how to combat inequities among access to…

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

The KIDS COUNT® Data Book provides revealing insight into the issues Hoosier youth are facing today, from infant mortality to high school vaping and college…

February 25, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS – January is National Mentoring Month and, this year, MENTOR Indiana—a special initiative of Indiana Youth Institute—is celebrating the annual campaign aimed at expanding…

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

Promise Indiana initiative expands to 3 new communities INDIANAPOLIS – Dubois County is one of three new communities selected to foster a college-going culture for all…

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Promise Indiana initiative expands to 3 new communities INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Latino Expo is one of three organizations selected to foster a college-going culture for all children…

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Promise Indiana initiative expands to 3 new communities INDIANAPOLIS – Fountain County is one of three new communities selected to foster a college-going culture for all…

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Communities awarded support to plan, prepare for Promise Indiana initiative INDIANAPOLIS – Five rural counties have been selected to prepare to launch an initiative that will…

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Youth Institute is hosting its 30th annual KIDS COUNT® Conference Dec. 3-4, 2019, at the Indiana Convention Center. The conference brings…

November 26, 2019December 12, 2019

Significant racial disparities remain despite progress INDIANAPOLIS — The percent of children living in concentrated poverty in Indiana is decreasing, according to "Children Living in…

September 27, 2019October 2, 2019

Nonprofits, schools in east central Indiana eligible for support INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is now accepting applications for two grants that aim to…

August 8, 2019August 9, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana -- The Indiana Youth Institute (“IYI”) has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from the Office of Juvenile and Delinquency Prevention through the…

July 29, 2019August 2, 2019

New members bring grantmaking, government administration experience INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The Indiana Youth Institute is announcing new members of its board of directors: BJ Farrell, of Newburgh, and Amanda…

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019

KIDS COUNT Data Book® provides comprehensive annual report on child well-being in the United States INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Indiana ranks 29th in the nation for…

June 17, 2019August 20, 2019

Annual event to provide attendees with tools and information to help prepare students for their futures INDIANAPOLIS (May 30, 2019) —— The Indiana Youth Institute…

June 4, 2019August 20, 2019

By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute An increasing number of our children and youth have mental health disorders, encountering challenges with school,…

May 16, 2019August 20, 2019

By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and 2019 is the year Indiana must take significant additional…

April 17, 2019August 20, 2019

By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute  “When I was a child…” We all have likely said this, wrapping ourselves in nostalgia about…

March 6, 2019August 20, 2019

By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute  It’s basketball season in Indiana. The Pacers are playing their hearts out, March Madness is around…

March 6, 2019June 13, 2019

By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute Kids and youth thrive when they have caring and supportive adults in their lives, and mentoring…

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute What’s not to love about the Holidays – school vacation, extra cookies and treats, and of…

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Indiana’s children face many significant health issues, with our opioid crisis and an alarming increase in nicotine use being two of the most urgent.

November 8, 2018November 19, 2018

New Casey Foundation report illuminates needs and barriers facing Indiana’s young parents and their children. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s 84,000 young adult parents face hurdles to…

November 4, 2018November 18, 2018

Three-year grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will support program integration to activate communities, expand The Promise and build hope for widespread postsecondary achievement. Indianapolis, IN…

November 4, 2018November 18, 2018