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The YMCA is raising money to help Indy families with child care

by Carley Lanich October 8, 2025

The Y hopes to fill gaps after a cut to state child care vouchers.

Stacey Lewis (left) colors pictures with Darian Quirin, 6, in the care and learning center at Martin University on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Indianapolis. Lewis, a former Martin University student, says she chose to attend Martin because of its free drop-in child care.

‘A huge relief:’ How Martin University’s free child care center supports student parents

by Claire Rafford March 4, 2024June 4, 2025

Martin University’s drop-in child care program has been helping student parents since 2015.