Kris’ Corner – First Steps

For those who are fostering a kiddo under the age of three, I want to make you aware of a resource you might not know about: First Steps. As it states on their website, the mission of First Steps is “to partner with Hoosier families whose young children are...

Ari: Finding a Voice

CW: Sexual Assault, trauma “I physically lost my ability to speak for a few days after this happened, and it’s been a long theme of trying to find my voice again, and trying to have the right people in my life to help me find my voice again,” Ari, a survivor of...

Firefly Named One of 2025’s Best Places to Work in Indiana

Firefly Children & Family Alliance was recently named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Indiana. This marks the 20th edition for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce initiative. The statewide survey and awards program is designed to evaluate participating...

Autism Acceptance Month: Nicolas Allion

Nicolas Allion is an Eligibility Specialist at Firefly Children and Family Alliance, where he helps low-income households apply for childcare vouchers and navigate the CCDF policy manual: a job that requires quite a bit of juggling. On top of managing his work at...