Information Sessions and Foster Chats

One of the best ways to get started with The Villages is to attend one of our many Information Sessions across the state, listed below. Once you’ve attended an Info Session, the next step is to sign up for your first pre-service foster parent training!
Both virtual and in-person Information Sessions are offered.  Please click on the location nearest you to find the next Info Session.  Register online or by phone by clicking on the Register Here or Phone Number links. A meeting link will be sent to the email you provide.

Register Here / 812-434-2956

2nd Monday of each month, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Monday, March 13, 2023
Monday, April 10, 2023
Monday, May 8, 2023
Monday, June 12, 2023
Monday, July 10,2023
Monday, August 14, 2023
Monday, September 11, 2023
Monday, October 9, 2023
Monday, November 13, 2023
Monday, December 11, 2023

4th Wednesday of each month, 11:30am-12:30pm CST
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Wednesday, May 30, 2023
Wednesday, June 28,2023
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

The Villages Elkhart Office
3132 Old US 20 West
Elkhart, IN
Phone: 574-354-9772
Toll Free: 800-765-5075

Register Here / 574-354-9772

Virtual Info Nights: 1st Monday of each month, 5:30pm-6:30pm EST

Monday, March 6, 2023
Monday, April 3, 2023
Monday, May 1, 2023
Monday, June 5, 2023
Monday, August 7, 2023
Monday, October 2, 2023
Monday, November 6, 2023
Monday, December 4, 2023

The Villages Evansville Office
100 N. St. Joseph Ave., Suite 200
Evansville, IN
Phone: 812-434-2956
Toll Free: 800-601-7754

Register Here / 812-434-2956

2nd Monday of each month, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Monday, March 13, 2023
Monday, April 10, 2023
Monday, May 8, 2023
Monday, June 12, 2023
Monday, July 10,2023
Monday, August 14, 2023
Monday, September 11, 2023
Monday, October 9, 2023
Monday, November 13, 2023
Monday, December 11, 2023

4th Wednesday of each month, 11:30am-12:30pm CST
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Wednesday, May 30, 2023
Wednesday, June 28,2023
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

The Villages Fort Wayne Office
2250 Lake Ave., Suite 160
Fort Wayne, IN
Phone: 574-294-5756
Toll Free: 800-765-5075

Register Here / 574-294-5756

In-Person Info Nights: Ft. Wayne Office, 6:00pm-7:00pm EST

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

In-Person Coffee Talks: First Saturdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm EST
Fortezza Coffee – 819 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne

Saturday, March 4, 2023
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Virtual Lunch & Learn about Fostering & Adoption: Every Other Friday, 12:00pm-1:00pm EST

Friday, March 3, 2023
Friday, March 17, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023
Friday, April 14, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
Friday, May 26, 2023
Friday, June 9, 2023
Friday, June 23, 2023
Friday, July 7, 2023
Friday, July 21, 2023
Friday, August 4, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
Friday, September 1, 2023
Friday, September 15, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
Friday, October 13, 2023
Friday, October 27, 2023
Friday, November 10, 2023
Friday, December 8, 2023

The Villages Indianapolis Office
3833 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN
Phone: 317-775-6500
Toll Free: 800-874-6880

Register Here / 317-775-6500

Virtual Info Sessions: Last Monday of the month and every Thursday.

March
Thursday, March 2, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, March 9, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, March 16, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, March 23, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Monday, March 27, 2023 — 6:00-8:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, March 30, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)

April
Thursday, April 6, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, April 13, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, April 20, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Monday, April 24, 2023 — 6:00-8:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, April 27, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)

May
Thursday, May 4, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, May 11, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, May 18, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, May 25, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)

June
Thursday, June 1, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, June 8, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, June 15, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, June 22, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Monday, June 26, 2023 — 6:00-8:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, June 29, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)

July
Thursday, July 6, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, July 13, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, July 20, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, July 27, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Monday, July 31, 2023 — 6:00-8:00pm EST (virtual)

August
Thursday, August 3, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, August 10, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, August 17, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, August 24, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Monday, August 28, 2023 — 6:00-8:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, August 31, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)

September 
Thursday, September7, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, September 14, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, September 21, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Monday, September 25, 2023 — 6:00-8:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, September 28, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)

October
Thursday, October 5, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, October 12, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, October 19, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, October 26, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Monday, October 30, 2023 — 6:00-8:00pm EST (virtual)

November 
Thursday, November 2, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, November 9, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, November 16, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Monday, November 27, 2023 — 6:00-8:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, November 30, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)

December
Thursday, December 7, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, December 14, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, December 21, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Thursday, December 28, 2023 — 12:00-1:00pm EST (virtual)

The Villages Kokomo Office
2739 Albright Rd.
Kokomo, IN
Phone: 765-455-8545
Toll Free: 800-465-9144

* Please see surrounding offices and virtual sessions.  No in-person sessions offered at this time. * 

The Villages Lafayette Office
200 Professional Court, Suite F
Lafayette, IN
Phone: 765-420-7711
Toll Free: 800-465-9144

Register Here / 765-455-8545
* Please see surrounding offices and virtual sessions.  No in-person sessions offered at this time. * 

The Villages Marion Office
201 N. Baldwin
Marion, IN
Phone: 765-662-1712

Register Here / 765-662-1712

Virtual Lunch & Learn about Fostering & Adoption: Every Other Friday, 12:00pm-1:00pm EST
Friday, March 3, 2023
Friday, March 17, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023
Friday, April 14, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
Friday, May 26, 2023
Friday, June 9, 2023
Friday, June 23, 2023
Friday, July 7, 2023
Friday, July 21, 2023
Friday, August 4, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
Friday, September 1, 2023
Friday, September 15, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
Friday, October 13, 2023
Friday, October 27, 2023
Friday, November 10, 2023
Friday, December 8, 2023

 

The Villages Merrillville Office
233 East 84th Drive, Suite 101
Merrillville, IN
Phone: 219-762-3465
Toll Free: 888-762-3163

Register Here / 219-762-3465

Virtual: Mondays, 5:30pm-7:00pm CST
Monday, March 6, 2023
Monday, April 3, 2023
Monday, May 1, 2023
Monday, June 5, 2023
Monday, July 10, 2023
Monday, August 7, 2023
Monday, September 18, 2023
Monday, October 2, 2023
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Monday, December 11, 2023

The Villages Terre Haute Office
1400 E. Pugh Dr., Suite 6
Terre Haute, IN
Phone: 812-238-8700

Register Here / 812-238-8700

Virtual Info Sessions: 2nd Monday each month and 1st Wednesday every other month. 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 — 6:00-7:30pm EST (virtual)
Monday, April 5, 2023 — 11:30am-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 — 6:00-7:30pm EST (virtual)
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 — 6:00-7:30pm EST (virtual)
Monday, June 7, 2023 — 11:30am-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 — 6:00-7:30pm EST (virtual)
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 — 6:00-7:30pm EST (virtual)
Monday, August 2, 2023 — 11:30am-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 — 6:00-7:30pm EST (virtual)
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 — 6:00-7:30pm EST (virtual)
Monday, October 4, 2023 — 11:30am-1:00pm EST (virtual)
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 — 6:00-7:30pm EST (virtual)
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 — 6:00-7:30pm EST (virtual)
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 — 6:00-7:30pm EST (virtual)

Attend a Foster Chat

Foster Chats is an opportunity to meet other foster parents in your community and learn firsthand about what it takes to become a foster parent and what that could look like for you and your family! Foster Chats are all around Indiana and are a casual way for us to introduce you to the world of foster care. Check out the upcoming chats in your area;

PIKE LIBRARY

February 28, 6:00-8:00 PM

LAWRENCE LIBRARY

April 22, 1:00-3:00 PM

WAYNE LIBRARY

June 27, 6:00-8:00 PM

SOUTHPORT LIBRARY

August 21, 6:00-8:00 PM