Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 October 2003 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2003

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► Continued from Page 1 fordable, developmentally-based child care for children 3 to 6 years old, whose parents are either working, going to school or in job training. The families must be homeless, in transitional housing or at-risk. “We offer a very good developmentally appropriate program at a very low cost to parents,” said Valari Munson, Luise’s Love Child Care program director. “The way we base our weekly rates is dependent on the parent’s income and how many people are living in their home, and most child care centers do not do that.” “The bare market price is anywhere between $90 and $150 per week and some of our parents pay $25 per week,” she continued. “It’s not just a drop off center for your child to play, although they do, but they are actually taught songs, number and letter recognition, and motor activities. The child care program is really good for the community and those who need it.” The teachers at Luise’s Love are degreed teachers and social service staff. To be admitted to Luise’s U)ve the parents must participate in schooling, employment training program, or be employed full or part time. Also, each child must have received a recent physical as well as a tuberculosis test.

Along with Ada’s Place, Agnes’ Inn Between and Luise’s Love Child Care, Quest for Excellence has manyother programs. John’s Delaware Lodge is an affordable, drug-free housing program for individuals and families who have recently completed independent living programming or other rehabilitation programs. Billy’s Manor, named for evangelist Billy Graham, is a safe, drug-free, affordable housing program designed to serve individuals and families in transition from homelessness to stable living situations. There is also Jinny O’Brien Free Clinic, a medical clinic staffed by Gennesaret personnel. Free health services are offered to participants in any Quest for Excellence program and from similar programs by referral. The S.T.A.R. Program, success through academjcs and recreation, is a youth program that provides academic- support, mentorship, and recreational activities for at-risk males between 12 and 18 years old. And finally, W.I.N.G.S., Women In Need Growing Strong, is an emergency shelter that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, featuring furnished, apartment - style living and individual case management. "We have a variety of funding

sources. The initial gift from Howard Foltz and in addition to that we have city, state and federal dollars,” said Sowers. “Some parents whose children attend Luise’s Love Child Care qualify for vouchers. We also receive funding from HUD (Housing and Urban Development Department) for our domestic violence program, private contribution and grants.” Quest for Excellence is a foundation that truly lives up to its name. And Foltz is actively involved and is also the president of the foundation. Sowers says the foundation proves to be successful. • “We’ve been very successful in establishing our programs. We have good program utilization, we have good outcomes,” she said. “Two of our programs; John’s Delaware Lodge and Billy’s Manor are both permanent housing and we have tenants that have moved out of homelessness into one of those programs and they’ve been here for 10 years. So we consider that pretty successful.” All of the Quest for Excellence programs are located in different areas throughout the city. For information or location of a specific program, to make donations and contributions, or to volunteer, call 920-3078.

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