 
| "And all thy children
shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the peace of thy children."
Isaiah
54:13  |
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Support Groups
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Fort Wayne |
| HEART (Home Educators Applying Righteous Truth)
- HEART was formed to provide information and support to homeschooling
families. HEART is here to encourage and support the raising of a
mighty Christ-like generation of a wise and Godly people. Group activities
include such things as monthly meetings, field trips, park days, other
activities that involve the whole family, including a web site. "You
shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them
when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie
down, and when you rise up." - Deuteronomy 6:7 Dues are $10.00 per
year. Please feel free to contact Douglas and Valerie Martin at 260
747-6801 or email hearthomeschoolsupport@hotmail.com
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| Live & Learn Fort Wayne - An inclusive home
schooling group offering activities for kids and topical discussion for parents.
All ages, all home schooling styles and all faiths welcomed.. For information,
contact Susan Penrod at susanspo@earthlink.net
or call Carole Smith at 637-5707. To join their e-mail list send a blank e-mail
to LiveandLearnFortWayne-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. |
| CHAT
- (Christian Homeschool Association of/for Teens) - an area wide, member run group
which offers many different activities for area homeschool teenagers. Whether
you would like social activities, ballroom dance classes, courtship discussions,
game nights, or free Civic Theater tickets they have a lot to offer for a homeschool
teen. For more information, please call Julie Hughes at 749-0597 or e-mail justbetwnfriends@verizon.net. |
| TEAM
Southwest (Together,
Educating And Mentoring) -is a group of home schooling families whose purpose
is to provide mutual fellowship, support and education to other home schooling
families in the area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. We offer monthly gatherings, field
trips, Mom's Night Out and Fellowship, free gym time at area churches, and a children's
playgroup. Please contact Ann Heign at 672-2202 for information concerning Mom's
Fellowship and Mom's out nights and for all general information please contact
Nikki Hensel at Hensel_home@msn.com or
phone 260-747-1454. |
| NICHE
- (formerly TORCH) a group of Roman Catholic homeschooling moms
trying to serve God, our families, and other homeschoolers in Fort
Wayne, IN and surrounding areas. Membership includes : A bi-yearly
newsletter of events & activities, a members-only website, a photo
directory of members, field trips, Mom's Nights Out, potlucks, Book
It! Nights when children can recite a poem, or read a book report,
Springtime Curriculum Share and multiple spiritual, service, social,
field trip & other activity opportunities. Attendance at activities
is open to all persons, single or married, regardless of religious
affiliation, whether homeschooling or non-homeschooling. Please contact
Grace at gracie4309@yahoo.com
for information about joining our group. You can e-mail her by clicking
on her name, or call 260-747-6077. |
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| State and National | | IAHE
(Indiana Association of Home Educators) Our primary functions are maintaining
visibility as home educators with civil government leaders, influencing the legislative
process, and sponsoring seminars for parent education. We also publish a free
bimonthly magazine, The IAHE
Informer. Our statewide annual convention serves to encourage those who have been
home schooling for a number of years and those who are just getting started. |
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IFHS Indiana Foundation for Home Schooling Indiana Foundation for Home
Schooling serves homeschoolers in Indiana by providing opportunities and resources
that inspire learning and enable students to achieve their potential. The IFHS
website has great resources for new and veteran home educators, and offers an
on-line link for the purchase of curriculum which can be reviewed by grade, subject,
and company. The IFHS encourages and promotes the formation of local National
Honor Society home school chapters and sponsors an annual statewide Graduation
ceremony in June and scholarships. | | CHEO
(Christian Home Educators of Ohio) Serves the home school families of Ohio
and provides them with the tools to succeed. | | HSLDA
(Home School Legal Defense Fund) - A nonprofit advocacy organization established
to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education
of their children and to protect family freedoms. Through annual memberships,
HSLDA is tens of thousands of families united in service together, providing a
strong voice when and where needed. | | Home
School Foundation - The Foundations mission is to provide assistance
to homeschooling families in need, preserve parental freedoms, promote homeschooling,
and support like-minded organizations. | | NATHHAN
- (NATional cHallenged Homeschoolers Associated Network) - Equipping parents
to raise their children with special needs or disabilities confidently. |
| NHERI
(National Home Education Research Institute) - The mission of NHERI is threefold:
1. Produce high-quality research on home-based education. 2. Serve as a clearinghouse
of research for homeschoolers, researchers, and policy makers. 3. Educate the
public concerning the findings of all research on home education. |
| NHEN
- (National Home Education Network) - Exists to encourage and facilitate the
vital grassroots work of state and local homeschooling organizations and individuals
by providing information, fostering networking and promoting public relations
on a national level. |
| AAHN
- (African American Homeschoolers Network) - Established for families seeking
educational resources. We provide information on the following: educational materials,
assistance in finding home school support groups, cultural activities. We offer
a quarterly newsletter, annual directory, conferences and workshops, networking
events, youth activities, and vendor discounts. Membership is FREE! |
| Homeschool
Internet Yellow Pages - A source for homeschool products and services
- as well as companies owned and operated by homeschoolers. You will find all
contact information available about the companies and a description of their products
and services. | | TORCH
(Traditions of Roman Catholic Homes) A support group for Roman Catholic homeschoolers.
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