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How Can We Help?
Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc. is committed to providing services to our communities’ most vulnerable individuals. We offer services that will address individual needs and create equal opportunities for those we serve. All services are provided without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.
Community Involvement
We work with our communities to provide affordable housing opportunities, and we provide program funding to community organizations that provide valuable services which address education, childcare, housing and job training.
Helping Those in Need
We offer a variety of services to low-income individuals that need a hand-up. These services range from utility payment assistance, money management, HUD vouchers, small business loans, and a savings match program.
Assisting the Elderly and Disabled
Area IV Agency is proud to coordinate and monitor state and/or federally funded services for the elderly and disabled in the community setting of their choice. Our information and referral specialists are available to answer questions about services, provide needed resources, and counsel individuals about Medicare plans.
What We Do?
Below is a list of our current services for the community.
Aged and Disabled
Area IV Agency utilizes state and federal funding to provide services in the community setting. These services allow for an individual to remain in the community of their choice and help prevent institutional placement, such as a nursing facility.
Health & Wellness
Area IV Agency provides fitness classes for adults to remain happy and healthy in the community. We provide classes to adults at all levels of fitness, so join today!
Nutrition
Area IV Agency provides several different nutrition programs to meet the needs of seniors in our communities. Eligible participants are ages 60+ and can either drive to nutrition sites or receive home-delivered meals if they are not able to leave their home.
Early Childhood Education
Area IV Agency’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs focus on “learning through play” by providing a hands-on, interactive atmosphere where children learn about themselves through playing with other children. Learn by play.
Housing
Area IV Agency has affordable housing projects for low-to-moderate income persons, older adults (age 55+), disabled persons, homeless persons and those with special needs residing in mid-northwestern Indiana.
Self Sufficiency
Area IV Agency operates a number of programs for low-income individuals to become more self-sufficient. These programs include small business loans for those who cannot secure traditional bank loans and a state-matched savings program.
Weatherization
Area IV Agency performs weatherization services on the residences of eligible clients with goal to address safety issues associated with household appliances (stoves, water heaters, and furnaces) and to improve the energy efficiency of homes.
Energy Assistance
The Energy Assistance Program provides financial assistance to low-income households to maintain utility services during the winter heating season. Area IV Agency provides assistance from early November to mid-May each year.
Money Management
Area IV Agency’s Organizational Payee Program assists individuals with developing a monthly spending plan for their Social Security benefits to create a stable living environment and ensure that the basic needs are met.
Transportation
Area IV Agency transportation services provide demand response, curb-to-curb, and advance reservation transportation within Benton and Non-Urbanized Tippecanoe Counties. Door-to-door service is also available upon request for those needing reasonable assistance beyond the curb.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Check out some of our client testimonials.
J.C.
Without the help and support of Area IV’s Housing Program, I wouldn’t have been able to leave an abusive relationship, take care of my kids, or attend school. Thank you!
Linda M.
My Care Manager is always there for any questions I have about my in-home care options; they’re an asset to the agency.
Carol F.
I am grateful knowing Area IV is there to help with my electric bill. It’s difficult to make ends meet on a fixed income.
Anonymous
My family faced eviction from our home when we lost income due to being furloughed during the Coronavirus Pandemic. We are so thankful that Area IV Agency was able to help us through this crisis!
Anonymous
I feel very confident and comfortable going to work knowing that my daughter is safe and receiving a great education at the Learning Center. She’s learning new things every day!
M.E.C.
My overall experience with Area IV has always been good, and their Weatherization Program is excellent. The staff were great, and they took the time to explain and reassure me of the work that was done.
