First Steps - Northwest Indiana

First Steps - Northwest Indiana First Steps is Indiana's Early Intervention System. We provide therapies to children birth to three with developmental delays or those at risk for delays.

Northwest Indiana First Steps serves Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Jasper, Newton, Starke & Polaski Counties. If you have a child age birth to three and have concerns for their development, please call the Northwest Indiana First Steps office today to make a referral. NWI First Steps provides evaluations and home-based therapies to children for children birth to three who have developmental delays or dis

abilities. First Steps services are available to all Indiana children, regardless of family income, if the child meets eligibility criteria. We operate on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. Please visit our website or contact your local First Steps office for more information.

Quadruple SNAP match as well as free haircuts for kids and back to school resources this Thursday August 27th in Hammond...
08/25/2026

Quadruple SNAP match as well as free haircuts for kids and back to school resources this Thursday August 27th in Hammond!

Join Indiana Family to Family for a FREE, virtual day of learning on September 24, 2026! Hear from professionals, advoc...
08/18/2026

Join Indiana Family to Family for a FREE, virtual day of learning on September 24, 2026! Hear from professionals, advocates, and experienced caregivers on the topics that matter most. Click the image below to learn more and register.
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Here are some Storm recovery resources from the Griffith Police Department
08/18/2026

Here are some Storm recovery resources from the Griffith Police Department

Lake county food distribution sites
08/18/2026

Lake county food distribution sites

Below is a list of upcoming food distributions in Northwest Indiana. Please utilize these resources as needed and share with family, friends, and neighbors! ⬇️‼️

Portage Township Resources
08/18/2026

Portage Township Resources

UPDATE 8/17/2026 – Portage Township Announcements

Please see the latest updates for Portage Township residents:

Emergency Portage Township Food Pantry-
Food distributions will be held on Tuesday, August 18th 6pm-7:30pm and Thursday, August 20th 4pm-6pm with both perishable and non-perishable items available to restock your fridge. ALL Portage Township residents are welcome. Please bring an ID/proof of residency.

Haven Hollow Park - Emergency Drive Thru Distribution
A drive thru distribution of water, tarps, hot dogs, and additional supplies will be held on Wednesday, August 19 at 4:00 PM.

Township Assistance
Our office is open Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM–Noon.
For Portage Township assistance needs or questions, please call (219) 762-1623 or visit us at 3590 Willowcreek Rd. Suite B.

Bonner Senior & Community Center
In order to clean, restock, and prepare for reopening, we are excited to have our seniors back Aug. 19th. 2026.
For after-hours emergencies, please call (219) 741-9442.

Please continue to check our page for additional updates. Portage Township is here to help.

Below are Portage Township resources available. If your organization is doing something to help Portage Township with disaster relief, please let us know and we will be happy to share the word with our community.

See below for information on Food Vouchers for North Township Residents who have been without power for 72 hours
08/14/2026

See below for information on Food Vouchers for North Township Residents who have been without power for 72 hours

Here are some additional resources shared by our friends at NISEC SEPAC!
08/14/2026

Here are some additional resources shared by our friends at NISEC SEPAC!

Here is some additional info on upcoming food distribution locations
08/14/2026

Here is some additional info on upcoming food distribution locations

With so much of Northwest Indiana still without power, we wanted to shared some food and shelter resources available in ...
08/14/2026

With so much of Northwest Indiana still without power, we wanted to shared some food and shelter resources available in our area!

06/05/2026

Porter County Play Groups at Wee Care Therapy start next week! Do you have a kiddo who has an IEP for speech and would love continuation of services through summer? Sign up now!

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11045 Broadway
Crown Point, IN
46307

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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