Home Schooling Support Organizations

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Organizations wishing to add their names to this list should provide the following information:

The Indiana Foundation for Home Schooling
The Indiana Foundation for Home Schooling (IFHS) has an informative website to help Indiana homeschoolers with getting started information through college prep help. The IFHS hosts a statewide Home Educators Graduation ceremony in May in Indianapolis for anyone interested in participating and hosts Map Your Future in September annually in Indianapolis for 7^th-12^th graders and their parents to help them with planning for high school, college and careers. Many colleges and support organizations participate in this event to encourage students and parents. The IFHS encourages home educators to form National Honor Society (NHS) chapters. The home school NHS is Eta Sigma Alpha and you can get details about it, how to start a chapter, and how to find out if a student qualifies by going to the IFHS website, www.IndianaHomeSchooling.org.

Roman Catholic Home Educators of Indiana (RCHEI)
RCHEI's goal is to be a resource network for Catholic home education in the state of Indiana.
P.O. Box 858
Fishers, IN 46038-0858
317-767-5217
info@rchei.org
www.rchei.org

Indiana Association of Home Educators
The IAHE is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 for the purpose of serving the Lord Jesus Christ by supporting and encouraging families interested in home education. Our primary functions are maintaining visibility as home educators with civil government leaders, influencing the legislative process, and sponsoring seminars for parent education. In meeting the needs of the homeschool community, our statewide annual convention is two days of encouragement to those who have been homeschooling for a number of years and those who are just getting started.

We are a small Homeschooling Support Group in Pulaski County. We get together for Field Trips, Park Days, Parties, & Support.

Northeastern Indiana Catholic Home Educators
We provide spiritual, service, social, field trip, and other activity opportunities for families in the Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. Our main gathering is a Mass with activities following on the first Friday of every month at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. Our website for newcomers is <thmg.com/fortwaynecatholichomeschool>. Attendance at activities is open to all persons, single or married, regardless of religious affiliation, whether homeschooling or nonhomeschooling.

Please contact Theresa <ctschortgen1980@hotmail.com> for information. You can e-mail her or call 260-749-6706.

NORTHEAST INDIANA LIFE (Learning In a Family Environment)
Northeast Indiana LIFE is a small inclusive group open to all homeschoolers in or around NE Indiana, regardless of race or religion. Right now we have members from Ft. Wayne to LaGrange, IN. Our philosophy is that our children's education is of the utmost importance. We are mostly an email support group for parents to post upcoming events, discuss curricula, or any other topic or idea, but we occasionally get together for informal meetings at parks, libraries, the zoo, etc... so that the children can interact socially and learn about others, as well as their surroundings. If you want more information you can contact Lyndy Poyser at 219-854-2302 or lpoyser@excite.com, or you can join our email list at: NE_Indiana_LIFE-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

HEART
HEART was formed to provide information & support to home schooling families. HEART (Home Educators Applying Righteous Truth) is here to encourage and support the raising of a mighty Christ-like generation
of a wise and Godly people. We meet the first Tuesday of each month August - May Group activities include such things as monthly meetings, field trips, swim days, park days,Scholastic Book Club,Pizza Hut "Book It", activities aimed for the whole family, and a web site. "You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." -Deuteronomy 6:7 The dues are $10.00 per year.
Heart Contact: hearthomeschoolsupport@hotmail.com
Valerie & Douglas Martin 260 747-6801

Live & Learn Fort Wayne
An inclusive homeschooling group, offering activities for kids and topical discussion for parents. All ages, all homeschooling styles and all faiths welcomed. For information, contact Susan Penrod at susanspo@earthlink.net or call Carole Smith at 260-637-5707. To join their e-mail list send a blank e-mail to LiveandLearnFort-Wayne-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

CHAT - (Christian Homeschool Association of/for Teens)
An area wide, member run group which offers many different activities for area homeschool teenagers. Whether you would like social activities, ballroom dance classes, courtship discussions, game nights, or free Civic Theater tickets they have a lot to offer for a homeschool teen. For more information, please call Julie Hughes at 260-749-0597 or e-mail justbetwnfriends2@yahoo.com.

TEAM Southwest (Together, Educating And Mentoring)
A newly formed group started primarily for social reasons. Their purpose is to fellowship, encourage, and support each other. They will be offering field trips, small group meetings, and Moms’ Night Out in addition to their scheduled monthly meetings. They gather twice monthly in the gym at The Chapel (on West Hamilton Road) for a social/play time for children and a sharing time for parents. Attendance is open to all persons regardless of religious affiliation. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. The contact person is Jackie Trainer at 260-432-4933. Email is admin@teamhomeschool.net. Our events and activities are listed at our website at www.teamhomeschool.net. They look forward to beginning new friendships and avenues of support for homeschoolers.

TORCH
A national association of lay people established to promote homeschooling among Catholic families and to support those families who are engaged in providing their children’s primary education at home. The Holy Family Chapter of TORCH provides spiritual, service, social, field trip, and other activity opportunities for families in the Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. Their main gathering is a Mass with activities following on the first Friday of every month at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. Attendance at activities is open to all persons, single or married, regardless of religious affiliation, whether homeschooling or nonhomeschooling. For more information, contact Cheryl Roy at 260-483-1688 or amdg@colisp.com.

AACHE (Angola Area Christian Home Educators)
Provides support and encouragement to homeschoolers in the Angola area.

SACHE (Southern Adams County Home Educators)
Contact Mark & Jeanene Neuenschwander, 260-589-2133 for more information.

WACHE is a nondenominational Christian support group for families located in Bluffton and in the surrounding areas. We offer a variety of activities (field trips, speech and debate classes, and mom’s nights) that are geared to students of all ages. We also have a very active sports program for boys and girls. For more information you can pick up an information packet at the Wells County Public Library Children’s Department in Bluffton.

Fort Wayne Area Home Schools
A Christian homeschool support group serving the Fort Wayne Area. FWAHS publishes a quarterly newsletter, hosts an annual resource expo and provides various opportunities for home schoolers to meet and encourage one another.
www.fwahs.org
info@fwahs.org

Lifetime Learners of Hamilton County
Lifetime Learners of Hamilton County is Central Indiana's largest homeschool support group/class co-operative. We service several hundred families. The group offers a full range of activities, fieldtrips, clubs, yearly standardized testing, and classes. LLHC has a website, www.llhc.org, and a monthly newsletter. All are welcome to join. Dues are $20.00 per year.

Community Education of Lawrence Township
Our all-inclusive learning activities range from university classes for college credit, cultural outings, online classes, computer and job preparatory classes, to courses for enrichment and fun. Of particular interest to home-schoolers is our afternoon ArtSmart program for 1st - 5th graders, numerous physical education type activities, and online computer courses, writing courses and certification programs. Our online programs are available state and worldwide.

The Learning Oasis
The Learning Oasis is located on the West-Side of Indianapolis. We are an inclusive cooperative and welcome families with children ages 10 and up. For more info please check us out at www.thelearningoasis.org.

P.O. Box 42765
Indianapolis, IN 46242

Families Learning Together
A secular, inclusive group of over 50 families from Indianapolis and the surrounding counties. We have been in existence since 1996, and have many activities for homeschoolers of all ages! Interested individuals can join the discussion at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FLT-Indy/

Life Education And Resource Network, in Bloomington
(Monroe, Owen, Brown, Morgan, and nearby counties in south central Indiana).
Inclusive group.
Web site:
http://www.bloomington.in.us/~learn
Contact:
nancyw@bluemarble.net or Kathy at 812-331-0737
"The group is diverse and inclusive; many political backgrounds, educational philosophies, and religious views are represented, and all are welcome. All members are expected to participate in the planning and operation of the group.

We are an inclusive support group based on Judeo-Christian values. No statement of faith is required. A beginner packet will be sent free upon request. An annual fee of $25 allows access to all functions including a private e-group, a monthly newsletter, monthly roller skating, swimming, spelling bee practice, yearly Blast to the Past History party, yearly Academic Fair, yearly Spelling Bee, yearly Geography Bee, yearly used book sale, field trips and more. Send questions or requests to HSUmailbox@yahoogroups.com or call and leave a question or request on voice mail at: 765-683-2421.

Michiana L.I.F.E. (Learning In Family Environment)
We are an inclusive home schooling group--offering support to anyone regardless of religion, race, or educational method. Our group stresses diversity and open-mindedness, fosters creative and intellectual discussion, and is based on a common love and interest in what is best for our unique children. We offer social, academic, and general home schooling support. We are open to all home schooling families in South Bend and outlying areas. All members are encouraged and expected to contribute with ideas, plans, suggestions, and coordination.
Families can subscribe to our mailing list at http://www.egroups.com/group/Michiana-LIFE For more information contact: Nancy Sawyer pnsawyer@home.com 219-243-1604

Hamilton County Homeschoolers (HCHS) is an inclusive, member-led support group for homeschoolers and unschoolers in and around the Hamilton County area. HCHS is open to anyone regardless of age, race, religion, or educational philosophy. Our primary purpose is to provide social interaction, support and information for our member families.
Meeting Location: Hamilton North Public Library in Cicero
Contact Person: Jessica Radtke jessradtke@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: 317-984-1306

G.R.A.C.E. Home Educators Association
G.R.A.C.E. Is a unique homeschool support group that emphasizes friendship and intellectual growth in a pleasant environment.We are an inclusive, Christian group with a non-denominational statement of faith. Home education families with differing philosophies of faith are welcome to join as long as they respect our statement of faith and do not violate it's contents or our rules of conduct while participating in group activities. G.R.A.C.E. is presided over by five board members. One parent from each family is required to aid and assist the group by serving on one committee. We are sensitive to the needs of our families and we are cautious not to stress our members with overwhelming duties. For more information about our policies, services, activities, or general homeschool information, see our web site at www.graceeducators.freeservers.com or e-mail us at grace_educators@yahoo.com

LIFE Learning Center: Madison County, East Central Indiana
LIFE Learning Center is an inclusive educational co-op for homeschool families in the Madison County, East Central Indiana area. New families may join in the spring and summer for participation in a large variety of homeschool classes and group activities. Website: www.llc-anderson.org. Contact llchomeschool@yahoo.com for more information.

Homeschool Teens of Madison County
Homeschool Teens of Madison County is a support group dedicated to offering support and encouragement for parents who are homeschooling teenagers in the East Central Indiana area. Contact Annie Brueggen at llchomeschool@yahoo.com

Illiana Homeschool Society
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/illianahomeschool/

We are a secular group of homeschool families in NW IN and NE IL joining together to promote socialization and education. We welcome all families regardless of homeschooling philosophy with no membership requirements or fees.

Indiana University – Home School High School Since 1925!

Indiana University’s Independent Study High School Program offers award-winning correspondence and online courses to supplement your current home school curriculum or to earn a diploma from the accredited Indiana University High School.

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CASHE (Calumet Area Secular Home Educators)
Northwest Indiana and South Chicago Suburbs, 219-947-4984, haded@verizon.net or CASHE@yahoogroups.com
We are a secular support group and cooperative of homeschooling and unschooling families in Northwest Indiana and south Chicago Suburbs. CASHE offers classes that parents and children help organize, field trips, clubs, special events and activities. We have an annual membership fee which entitles member families to all of the above as well as an identification card that provides discounts to some events, stores, museums, and products. We are a diverse group that aims to provide a community for all homeschooling families.

The Indiana Home Educators' Network
The Indiana Home Educators' Network [IHEN] is an organization dedicated to Helping Hoosiers Homeschool. Services offered include experienced volunteer homeschoolers who help connect families new to homeschooling with people and resources within their local community, a very popular email list, and a monthly online newsletter for homeschoolers. Find out more information on these and other items of interest to Indiana homeschoolers by visiting our web site.

IHEN Web Site: www.ihen.org

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