Indiana has issued 3,240 new childcare vouchers to families since April — the state’s first wave of new approvals since it froze voucher enrollment in December 2024 due to a loss of pandemic-era funding.
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Take your kids to Garfield Park’s new sensory-inclusive playground
The $5 million upgrades include music play features, bright colors and climbing structures.
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Submit art for new Filipino history month art show
The exhibit will run Oct. 2-29 at Harrison Center. Artwork should explore themes like identity, resilience and immigration in Indiana.
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Westsiders can find free food and backpacks at this community fair
Other community resources and health screenings will be available while supplies last.
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40 things to do in August in Indy
Check out a Phoebe Bridgers album release party, historic Black burlesque exhibit, Iranian music event and free outdoor festivals.
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Fam Fest celebrates Indy with a clean up day, free school supplies
The event is Aug. 1-2 at Frederick Douglass Park and Wes Montgomery Park
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Here’s how far an Indiana Choice Scholarship voucher gets you at Indianapolis private schools
Some Indianapolis families that use private school vouchers could still get a bill upwards of one thousand dollars to cover the remaining cost of their tuition.
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Pedal through Bean Creek during this upcoming bike rally
The Aug. 1 event will feature free helmets, bike repairs, hot dogs and snow cones.
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Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid could impact free school meals at high-poverty schools
Schools where at least 25% of students are enrolled in programs like SNAP are eligible to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students without income verification or individual household applications.
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These wrestlers want kids to build a strong love for reading
Families can attend a free storytime and grab tickets to a WrestleARTS show July 25.
