Local Schools and Agencies Serving Parents

This page lists the websites of the two local school districts serving Monroe County, and area agencies that provide services for parents.. To find other local groups that provide assistance to parents, search our Community Organizations database for the words parent or parenting. 

Local Schools

• Indiana Dept. of Education: Advanced Search for School and Corporation Reports
  Search by Indiana city or county name to obtain contact information and data on individual schools in that area, including charter and private schools.

• Monroe County Community School Corporation

   MCCSC serves residents of Bloomington and adjacent areas of Monroe County. Find a list of MCCSC schools and addresses, a calendar for the school year, news of school closings and delays, and more. Phone MCCSC at 812-330-7700.
   
• Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation
  RBBCSC serves residents of Ellettsville and portions of Bloomington on the west side of Monroe County. The website provides information about the school system, individual schools, school calendar and closings, and more. Phone RBBCSC at 812-876-7100.

Local Agencies Serving Parents

• Bloomingmoms
  BloomingMoms is an association for moms in Bloomington, Indiana. We host a bi-weekly program during the school year, regional playgroups during the summer, and occasional other special events.
• City of Bloomington: Community and Family Resources Department (CFRD)
  CFRD provides programs and services that help build a strong, vital community. For more information, phone: 812-349-3430. See especially:
  • Bloomington and Monroe County Child Care Referral Guide
    Check here for locations and information about licensed family child care homes and centers, registered ministries, preschool programs, and school-age/summer care programs
  • Community Health Programs and Outreach
    Provides information on local and state health programs and initiatives, such as Hoosier Healthwise.
• Indiana Department of Child Services
  Provides information on Adoption, Foster Care, Child Support and Child Protective Services. Also addresses child safety issues and frequently asked questions by parents, such as At What Age Can a Child Remain Home Alone?
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration: Department of Family Resources
  The division administers cash assistance, child care assistance, and food assistance, employment and training services for low-income clients, as well as Medicaid eligibility, throughout the state. Also oversees Paths to Quality, Indiana's Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement System, and a database of Child Care Provider Information.
• Paths to Quality: Better Child Care, Brighter Futures
  Search for childcare providers by type of agency: centers, homes, or ministries.