Affordable Housing Development
Through the Area IV Development Corporation, community economic development and affordable housing projects are provided that benefit low to moderate income persons, older adults (age 55 +), physically and mentally disabled persons, homeless persons and special needs populations who reside in mid-northwestern Indiana. We are committed to seek out and provide housing that improves the local economy and overall quality of life for our target populations.
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Benton County HOPE Transit
HOPE (Helping Our People Every Day) Transit provides transportation for older or mobility-impaired people who need to get to a medical appointment. HOPE runs a limited number of hours each day and requires 24 hour notice to make a reservation.Read More

See the HOPE Transit/Benton County FAQ

Care Coordination Across Generations

Sara Moore, Area IV’s Care Coordinator Across Generations, is available to help you through the sometimes overwhelming process of finding and coordinating resources for the aging person.

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Chronic Disease Self Management Program
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) was developed by scholars and physicians at Stanford University’s Patient Education Research Center and Kaiser Permanente in 1996. The program is currently offered in all 50 United States, 19 foreign counties, and is available in 17 languages.
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Community Transportation
All Community Transportation programs are open to public based on available seating, and are wheelchair accessible. They are all-volunteer public transportation programs and can be used for all kind of personal business as often as needed. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are even some prescheduled trips!

This is a donation-based program. Your generous donation will go towards the gas costs plus help pay for a new vehicle when it is time to replace the existing one.

Click the link below to find out which programs operate in your area

• Benton
• Carroll
• Clinton
• Fountain
• Montgomery
• Tippecanoe
• White

See the Community Transportation FAQ

Congregate Meal Sites per County
Congregate sites are located at Senior Centers and other community sites in our eight-county area. Theses offer a hot mid-day meal during weekdays to any person over age 60. There is no cost as this is a Title III program, although participants are encouraged to donate what they can. The philosophy is based on the Older Americans Act which intends to improve the nutrition and health of older adults.

Click your county below to find the congregate sites near you.

• Benton
• Carroll
• Clinton
• Fountain
• Montgomery
• Tippecanoe
• Warren
• White

Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. available for borrowing at no cost to client. Availability is dependent on donations received (donations are accepted).
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Head Start Preschool
Make your child's transition into conventional schooling as gentle and natural as possible by getting him or her started in Head Start Preschool.
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Head Start Private Pay Option
All children have the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program, even those whose parents do not meet the Head Start income guidelines.
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