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Data and Reports related to La Porte, IN

Food Pantries

Find local pantries, soup kitchens, food shelves, food banks and other food help.

Funding Opportunities

Explore funding opportunities that can help you improve the health and well-being of your community.

Healthy Pregnancy | Healthy Babies | Healthy Families

Share these resources with expectant women, parents, grandparents, and extended families so they can connect with comprehensive prenatal care, including prenatal nutrition education, oral health care, and mental health supports. Additional resources available in La Porte County, IN are available that include such topics as transportation, employment, housing, legal aid, rent & utility assistance, insurance, domestic violence, parenting, diapers, cribs, car seats, HIV/STD and more.

La Porte Health and Wellness Resources

A catalog of Community Health and Wellness Resources accessible to La Porte residents.
Type Title Topics Resource Date

GED - High School Equivalency Diploma & Instruction

Education, Education / Educational Attainment October 29, 2020

Food Pantry - Community Food Pantry of Galena, Hudson, Kankakee, & Willis Townships

Food Pantry serving residents of Galena, Hudson, Kankakee & Wills Township

Location: Rolling Prairie (Census Place)

Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating July 2, 2020

Food Pantry - Center Township Trustee Food Pantry

Food Pantry

Location: La Porte (Census Place)

Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating July 2, 2020

Food Pantry - Pax Center

The Pax Center provides healthy meals, food pantry, and garden for the community.

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating July 2, 2020

Child Safety Seat Inspection Station - La Porte Physician Network - Pediatric Care

Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to have their child safety seat inspected ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Prevention & Safety, Community / Transportation June 2, 2020

Child Safety Seat Replacements, Instruction, & Inspection Station - La Porte Fire Department

Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to obtain a child safety seat, obtain ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Prevention & Safety June 2, 2020

Child Safety Seat Inspection Station - Michigan City Fire Department

Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to have their child safety seat inspected ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Prevention & Safety, Community / Transportation June 2, 2020

Legal Aid - HealthLinc

HealthLinc has a medical-legal partnership with a free legal service that may be able to help you.

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Public Safety, Community / Social Environment May 18, 2020

Legal Aid - Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

Using the law to fight poverty, empower clients, and improve access to justice.

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Public Safety, Community / Social Environment May 18, 2020

Domestic Violence - Stepping Stone Shelter

We advocate for survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and provide education on Human Trafficking. For immediate assistance please call ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health May 18, 2020

Goodwill Michiana, Inc. - WeConnect

Employer Resource Network. We are success coaches hired by companies to work with frontline employees to resolve outside barriers that keep them ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Community & Business Resources, Community / Social Environment May 14, 2020

Goodwill 2nd chance @ Work

2nd Chance @ Work provides a fresh start for those who have been incarcerated. We believe that anyone who wants to go to work deserves a chance, ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy / Employment, Economy / Income, Education / Educational Attainment May 12, 2020

Employment - Apprenticeships

We Build Northwest Indiana was created as a resource for individuals interested in career opportunities within the construction and maintenance ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy / Employment, Education / Educational Attainment May 12, 2020

Employment Resources - WorkOne

WorkOne provides jobseekers with the right tools to assist you every step of the way to explore a career change or find a job.

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy / Employment, Education / Educational Attainment May 12, 2020

Transportation - Public - Transit Triangle

Transit Triangle is the quick, convenient, economical connection between Michigan City, La Porte and Purdue Northwest (PNW).

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Transportation May 12, 2020

Financial Assistance - North Central Community Action Agency, Inc.

Call the North Central Community Action Agency, Inc. at (219) 872-0351. They are in Michigan City, but also help La Porte families and ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy, Economy / Government Assistance May 11, 2020

Financial Assistance with Rent & Utility Assistance

Listing of organizations, non-profits and government agencies may be able to help low income and qualified individuals with paying their rent, ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy / Government Assistance May 11, 2020

Cribs for Kids - La Porte County Health Department

Cribs for Kids is FREE to parents and caregivers of children without a safe place to sleep.

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Prevention & Safety May 11, 2020

Doula Services - Hoosier Doula Network

Hoosier Doulas are professionally trained, enthusiastic support specialists who help provide a safe, memorable and empowering birth experience. ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality May 5, 2020

Insurance - Connecting Kids to Coverage - Indiana

What is Connecting Kids to Coverage - Indiana? A federally funded program to connect children and families to healthcare coverage in Indiana. ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Health / Women's Health May 5, 2020

Insurance - Covering Kids & Families

Call 1.888.975.4253 and ask for your local Covering Kids & Families enrollment location. Or call Dunebrook at 219.874.0007.

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Health / Women's Health May 5, 2020

Insurance - Prenatal Care - HealthLinc

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance for Prenatal Care

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Health / Women's Health May 5, 2020

Breastfeeding Education - Franciscan Family Birth Center

Lactation Specialists Provide Support for Breastfeeding Mothers

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality May 5, 2020

Child Safety Seat Replacement, Instruction, & Inspection Station - La Porte County Health Department

Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to obtain a safety seat, obtain instruction ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Prevention & Safety May 5, 2020

Child Birth & Delivery, Maternity Care Services - Northwest Health La Porte

Maternity Care Services available at Northwest Health La Porte

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health May 4, 2020