Benchmark Family Services - Indianapolis, Indiana

Benchmark Family Services - Indianapolis, Indiana Therepeutic Foster Care Agency
License, Train, and Support Foster Parents
Provide Stabilization for our Foster Youth
Become a Foster Parent Today!

Who We Are...
Benchmark Family Services, Inc. was established in 1994 and is a private, faith based, non-profit, therapeutic foster care agency. Our purpose is to provide stable and caring homes for youth in need of out-of-home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the most normal and leas

t restrictive setting possible. To this end, Benchmark provides and coordinates programs and services in cooperation with referring child welfare agencies. Benchmark is committed to the highest standards of childcare and professionalism. Who We Serve...
Benchmark Family Services, Inc. services children who have been removed from their homes by the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) due to neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse suffered in their biological home. Most of the children served by Benchmark are experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health problems as a result of being abused or neglected and receive therapy either on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Additionally, some children are under the care of a psychiatrist and receive medications to manage their mental health needs. Why Choose Benchmark? Benchmark provides strong and consistent support to our foster care families. We provide:
Each foster care family with weekly contact with their case manager, including a minimum of two home visits per month
24 hour/7 day a week emergency cell phone access to a case manager in the event of a crisis
Respite care for foster children when needed
Premium financial compensation to support the needs of youth placed in the home

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be committed. 💙Foster parents have the opportunity to provide a safe home...
08/21/2026

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be committed. 💙

Foster parents have the opportunity to provide a safe home, support a brighter future, and make a lasting difference in a child’s life. You don’t have to have all the answers or know exactly what to expect. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a foster parent, this could be your opportunity to be the one a child needs.

📞 Call Benchmark Family Services today: (317) 352-9706

🏡 Open your heart. Open your home. Change a life.

Your home could be the safe, loving place a child needs. 💙Becoming a foster parent means providing stability, support, a...
08/12/2026

Your home could be the safe, loving place a child needs. 💙

Becoming a foster parent means providing stability, support, and care during a time when a child needs it most. At Benchmark Family Services, you'll have 24/7 support, comprehensive training, ongoing guidance, and monthly financial support throughout your foster care journey.

If you've ever thought about fostering, we'd love to help you take the first step.

📞 Call us today at 317-352-9706
📍 5546 Shorewood Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46220
🌐 www.benchmarkfamilyservices.org

Recruitment and Team work looks different for all. Before the incoming storm, the Indy office hit $2 Tuesday at the Indi...
08/11/2026

Recruitment and Team work looks different for all. Before the incoming storm, the Indy office hit $2 Tuesday at the Indiana state fair to hand out hand flyers. Team bonding and self care with laughter, smiles, and food helped make the day so much brighter!

If you want to be a foster parent with this awesome crews support please reach out to us at 317-352-9706! We are here for you!

Her final message says it all: foster children don't get to choose.But we do.As caring adults, we have the opportunity t...
07/30/2026

Her final message says it all: foster children don't get to choose.
But we do.
As caring adults, we have the opportunity to step in, open our hearts, and make a lasting difference for children and families in need. Yes, you'll get attached - and that's part of what makes fostering so meaningful!
If you've ever thought about becoming a foster parent, now is the time to learn more.
📞 Call us today at 31-352-9706 to take the first step toward fostering. A child is waiting for someone to choose them.

“It never hurts to start the conversation.” 💙Over the past two ye...

07/27/2026

🩵 Myth Monday 🩵

MYTH: "Foster parents don't have any rights."

FACT: Foster parents are an essential part of a child's team—and in Indiana, they have rights that are protected by law.

That includes the right to:
✔️ Be treated with dignity and respect.
✔️ Receive important information about the child in your care.
✔️ Participate in case planning and court proceedings when appropriate.
✔️ Be heard when decisions affect the child placed in your home.
✔️ Receive the training and support needed to care for children well.

No, foster parents don't make every decision—but your voice matters. You know the child in your home better than almost anyone, and your observations and advocacy can make a meaningful difference.

Whether you're already fostering or thinking about becoming a foster parent, it's important to know your rights and understand the role you play.

📄 Read the Indiana Department of Child Services Foster Parent Bill of Rights here:
https://www.in.gov/dcs/files/Foster_Parent_Bill_of_Rights.pdf

Have questions about fostering? We'd love to talk.

📞 260-310-6007

Could your family be the safe place a child needs? 💙Foster parents provide children with stability, encouragement, and h...
07/15/2026

Could your family be the safe place a child needs? 💙

Foster parents provide children with stability, encouragement, and hope during a challenging season of life. You don't need to have all the answers, just a heart that's willing to make a difference.

Scan the QR code to learn more or call us at 317-352-9706. We'd love to answer your questions!

Address

5546 Shorewood Drive
Indianapolis, IN
46220

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13173529706

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