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Audio (MP3) Listen in New Window Presentation (PDF) Open in new window Our Mission The Indiana Youth Institute promotes the healthy development of Indiana children and youth by serving the people, institutions, and communities that impact their well---being. Who We Serve • IYI doesn’t serve kids directly; instead, we serve those who work with kids • IYI provides 16 services (13 of which are free) to over 8,000 youth workers in Indiana Where To Find Us • Statewide organization, headquartered in downtown Indianapolis • Eight field representatives located through the state What We Provide Information services …to support program development, grant proposals, public awareness of youth issues, and policymaking Training and capacity-building resources …to enhance, expand, and sustain youth services Community outreach tools …to cultivate connections and partnerships that will benefit kids Information Services • IYI Weekly Update • Kids Count in Indiana Data Book and Data Center • Virginia Beall Ball Library • Issue Briefs • Free Custom Research • Health Insurance Initiative • IYI’s website IYI Weekly Update www.iyi.org/news • Free electronic newsletter featuring training opportunities, free resources, news reports about youth, and grant opportunities Kids Count in Indiana Data Book and Data Center www.iyi.org/data • Online resources that include the latest state, county, and school district-level statistics on Indiana children and youth Virginia Beall Ball Library www.iyi.org/library • Easy on-site and online access with free mailing service that delivers youth development and nonprofit management materials, all at no cost • Reference and research assistance Issue Briefs www.iyi.org/issuebriefs • Special reports that provide timely information by e-mail about critical youth issues Free Custom Research www.iyi.org/datarequest • Hard-to-find data on family and youth issues for youth workers, educators, policy makers, media and others seeking to improve young lives Human Resources and Employee Benefit Program www.iyi.org/hr • Stable health insurance and benefit costs at competitive rates • Human Resources management, compliance, and support • Qualified nonprofits with five or more full-time employees may be eligible IYI’s Website www.iyi.org • Online source for new reports and data on children and youth, employment resources for youth workers • Information about IYI’s programs and library materials, and links to other sources of valuable youth development information Training and Capacity Building Resources • Regional trainings • Webinars • Professional Development Grants • Because Kids Count Conference • Postsecondary Counseling Institute • Ask IYI • Consulting Services • Custom Solutions Regional Trainings www.iyi.org/trainings • Designed to help youth workers gain, maintain, and update their knowledge, skills, and competencies related to working with children and youth • Topics such as fundraising and parent engagement • Continuing Education Credits offered at no extra charge Webinars www.iyi.org/webinar • Free online conferences that provide information about the latest youth development and nonprofit management trends • Led by national and local experts Professional Development Grants www.iyi.org/pdg • Financial assistance for Indiana youth workers to attend courses, conferences, and seminars Because Kids Count Conference www.iyi.org/conference • Annual two-day late-fall conference experience designed to give youth workers the inspiration, information, and knowledge they need • Educational workshops, nationally recognized speakers, a resource tradeshow, and amazing networking opportunities Postsecondary Counseling Institute www.iyi.org/pci • Annual two-day summer conference designed for school counselors, mentors, and others who counsel students on their postsecondary options Ask IYI www.iyi.org/ask • Free prospect research • Free proposal review • Free legal assistance Consulting Services www.iyi.org/consulting-services • One-on-one coaching from a professional consultant, customized for your agency • Designed to assist with nonprofit management; a full menu of services is available on IYI’s website • Discounted rates available to any nonprofit or public agency serving Indiana youth Custom Solutions www.iyi.org/customsolutions • Market-rate professional consulting services for large-scale evaluation, data, and research projects • Customized training for on-site agency staff development is available • Services available throughout Indiana Community Outreach Tools • Youth Worker Cafes • Kids Count Media • Indiana Mentoring Partnership • College and Career Counseling • IYI Field Staff Youth Worker Cafes • Regular local networking meetings that bring together community youth workers, foster relationships, and inspire collaborations that benefit kids Kids Count Media www.iyi.org/mediacenter • Media resources that promote the health and well-being of Indiana youth • Public service announcements, newspaper opinion editorials, and a weekly radio program Indiana Mentoring Partnership www.abetterhour.org • Promotes and supports quality mentoring to foster academic success and positive youth development • Mentoring tools and resources are available on IMP’s website College and Career Counseling Initiative www.TripToCollege.org www.DriveOfYourLife.org • Two free, fun and interactive websites that assist Indiana parents and students with making informed decisions about careers, colleges, and the high school courses that will help them reach their goals IYI Field Staff • Eight regional field representatives who can connect youth workers with IYI and other community efforts in their region and around the state IYI Field Staff Map To learn which field representative serves your county, visit www.iyi.org How to Contact Us On the web: www.iyi.org On the phone: 317-396-2700 or 800-343-7060 By fax: 317-396-2701