Trauma-informed, community-based services helping children and families find stability in Terre Haute and beyond.
Some organizations talk about putting families first. National Youth Advocate Program actually builds its entire model around that commitment, delivering trauma-informed, family-centered care that meets children and families where they are, not where it's convenient for a system to send them.
Founded as a private, not-for-profit organization, NYAP operates across multiple U.S. states with a consistent philosophy: stability and well-being grow best inside communities, not apart from them. The Terre Haute office serves as a local anchor for that mission, connecting children, youth, and families to advocates who understand the real texture of their lives.
What sets NYAP apart is the depth of its continuum. From foster care support to care management to services for unaccompanied children through the La Jornada program, the organization doesn't hand families a pamphlet and wish them well. Advocates walk alongside them, navigating complexity with patience and professional skill.
NYAP's work covers the full arc of what children and families need to move from crisis toward stability. Community-based advocacy sits at the core, pairing youth and families with dedicated advocates who provide guidance, connection, and consistent support within their own neighborhoods.
For children in or entering the foster care system, NYAP offers foster care services and foster parenting support designed to keep placements stable and families informed. The La Jornada program extends this reach to unaccompanied children and youth, providing Transitional Foster Care, Long-Term Foster Care, and Home Study/Post Release services. Care management ties everything together, coordinating resources so nothing falls through the cracks.
Because need doesn't follow a 9-to-5 schedule, 24/7 service reception ensures that families and advocates can reach support whenever a situation demands it.
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NYAP provides community-based advocacy, foster care support, care management, and specialized services for unaccompanied youth. Advocates work directly with children and families to build stability and well-being within their own communities rather than removing them from familiar environments.
La Jornada is NYAP's program serving unaccompanied children and youth. It includes Transitional Foster Care, Long-Term Foster Care, and Home Study/Post Release services, providing structured support for young people navigating particularly complex circumstances.
Yes. NYAP provides foster care services and foster parenting support, helping families understand the process, meet requirements, and maintain stable, nurturing placements for children in care.
The Terre Haute office at 30 N 8th St, Suite 501 is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday. However, NYAP maintains 24/7 service reception for urgent needs outside of regular business hours.
No. NYAP operates across multiple U.S. states, including Ohio, Florida, and others. The Terre Haute office serves as a local point of contact, but the organization's reach and resources extend well beyond Indiana.
NYAP's trauma-informed, family-centered model means advocates are trained to recognize how past experiences shape behavior and needs. Rather than applying one-size-fits-all interventions, advocates build individualized support plans that respect each child's and family's unique history and strengths.
You can reach the Terre Haute office in person at 30 N 8th St, Suite 501, during business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information about services and referral processes, visit nyap.org.
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