Everything your family needs to thrive in Scott County.
A practical, local guide to childcare, schools, health care, and family support — in one place.
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Community Resources
Family support organizations, financial help, transportation, and community centers across the county.
25 listingsActivities & Recreation
Dance, sports leagues, scouting, mentoring, and other after-school and weekend activities for kids.
12 listingsSchools & Education
School districts, public and private schools, early education, and special education support.
10 listingsChildcare
Childcare centers, licensed home providers, preschools, Pre-K, and before/after-school care.
16 listingsFamily Support
Parenting classes, counseling, youth programs, support groups, and family events.
13 listingsHealth & Wellness
Clinics, mental health care, dental, immunizations, and family wellness services.
23 listingsFood & Housing
Food pantries, meal programs, rent and utility assistance, shelter, and housing help.
11 listings
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Featured resources
Frequently requested services that help the most families in our county.
- Community ResourcesTransportationFeatured
Blue River Services Transit — Scottsburg
Southern Indiana Transit System rides for Scott County residents, including trips to work, medical appointments, school, shopping, and community activities. Rides are scheduled in advance — call (812) 738-1681 or toll-free 1-866-738-1681 to set up a trip and ask about fares. Director: Roland Lemus, (812) 734-1000.
- Service area
- Serves Scott County and surrounding counties
- Phone
- (812) 738-1681
- brrtrdir@brsinc.org
- transportation
- bus
- rides
- medical appointments
- ChildcareReferral & informationFeatured
Building Blocks (formerly 4C of Southern Indiana)
Childcare and preschool referral service for Southern Indiana families looking for quality care options.
- Service area
- Serves Southern Indiana
- Phone
- (812) 423-4008
- info@child-care.org
- childcare referral
- preschool
- help finding care
- Community ResourcesFinancial assistanceFeatured
Child Care Assistance (CCDF) — FSSA Carefinder
State child care assistance vouchers and provider search through Indiana FSSA Carefinder.
- Service area
- Serves Indiana
- Eligibility
- Income-eligible families
- CCDF
- childcare vouchers
- help paying for care
- Family SupportDirect servicesFeatured
CRADLE Family Resource Center
Cradle is a community-based family resource center. We provide free resources such as diapers, pull-ups, formula, clothing, hygiene products and other every day necessities. Beyond meeting immediate needs, we walk alongside parents with care, connection, and compassion, to help build stronger, healthier families.
- Address
- 501 Thomas St., Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- Phone
- (812) 414-2067
- diapers
- clothing
- baby supplies
- formula
- Health & WellnessTherapy & early interventionFeatured
First Steps Early Intervention Program
Early intervention for children birth to age 3 with or at risk of developmental delays: developmental evaluations, family-developed service plans, developmental therapies, audiology, speech, physical, and occupational therapy.
- Service area
- Serves Southern Indiana
- Eligibility
- Children birth to age 3
- Phone
- (800) 941-2450
- early intervention
- developmental delay
- First Steps
- evaluations
- Community ResourcesReferral & informationFeatured
Indiana 211
Free, confidential statewide helpline that connects families with food, housing, utility, childcare, and health resources based on their situation.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Service area
- Serves All of Indiana
- Eligibility
- Open to everyone — no income requirement
- Phone
- 211
- helpline
- referrals
- emergency assistance
- free
- Community ResourcesReferral & informationFeatured
River Valley Resources
Nonprofit serving Scott County and southeastern Indiana from its Madison office. Offers CCDF and On My Way Pre-K child care assistance, free adult education (high school equivalency/HSE, English language classes), employment assistance and job search help, tuition-free workforce training, FAFSA help, career coaching, and financial and digital literacy. Some programs require eligibility screening.
- Address
- 100 E. Second Street, Madison, IN 47250
- Service area
- Serves 12 southeastern Indiana counties, including Scott County
- Eligibility
- Most services are free — some require eligibility screening
- Phone
- (812) 265-2652
- job search
- adult education
- HSE
- GED
- workforce training
- FAFSA
- childcare assistance
- ChildcareFinancial assistanceFeatured
River Valley Resources — CCDF & On My Way Pre-K intake
Scott County's local intake office for CCDF child care vouchers and On My Way Pre-K grants. Families in Scott, Jackson, Jefferson, and nearby counties apply through River Valley Resources in Madison. Call or visit their website for forms and application help.
- Address
- 100 E. Second Street, Suite E, Madison, IN 47250
- Service area
- Serves Scott, Clark, Decatur, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, and Washington counties
- Eligibility
- Income-eligible families
- Phone
- (812) 273-9270
- CCDF
- childcare vouchers
- On My Way Pre-K
- help paying for care
- application help
- Community ResourcesReferral & informationFeatured
Scott County Partnership
Collaborative of business leaders, educators, civic leaders, the faith community, and social services working together to create new systems and address long-term community challenges.
- Address
- 1092 Community Way, Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- Phone
- (812) 752-6365
- collaboration
- community development
- SEED
- Health & WellnessHealth servicesFeatured
Scott County WIC Program
Nutrition and health screening, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding education and support, referrals to Indiana health and social services, and supplemental healthy foods.
- Address
- 1642 West McClain Ave, Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- Eligibility
- Pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; infants and children under 5
- Phone
- (812) 752-6474
- WIC
- nutrition
- breastfeeding
- healthy foods
- Community ResourcesJob search & employmentFeatured
WorkOne Southern Indiana
Free help finding a job: job listings, résumé and interview coaching, skills assessments, training and certification funding, and connections to local employers. Ask for Jenni Brown for help getting started in Scott County.
- Service area
- Serves Southern Indiana
- job search
- WorkOne
- Jenni Brown
- resume help
- training
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Community updates
Events, program openings, and newly added resources across Scott County.
- EventOctober 10, 2026
Scottsburg Funfest
A full day at Beechwood Park in Scottsburg, 10am-8pm, with vendors, music, games, the Hardy Lake Birds of Prey Show, and more.
See details on Facebook - EventOctober 17, 2026
Pigs in Pampers
CRADLE's diaper drive for local families. Visit CRADLE's website for drop-off locations, times, and how to donate.
See details at CRADLE - EventOctober 31, 2026
Community Baby Shower
Hosted by the Scott County Health Department. Visit their Facebook page for the time, location, and how to take part.
See details on Facebook
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