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Local offices in Newtown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Newtown Town Office
Help here
- Town government servicesCall the town office for help with local government matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Newtown
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Finders Food Bank
1204 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana
418 Washington, PO Box 188, Covington, IN 47932
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Newtown
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Newtown. These are the closest.
American Job Center
WorkOne - Lafayette
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
22 miles away
820 Park East Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47905
Hours: M-F 8:00a to 4:30p
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkOne Rockville Express
Also helps young people
31 miles away
517 North Lincoln Road, Rockville, IN 47872
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, Friday 10:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Vermillion County WorkOne Access Site - Clinton Public Library
40 miles away
313 S 4th St, Clinton, IN 47842, Clinton, IN 47842
Hours: Monday 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Indiana
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
West Central Workforce Development Board
976 Mezzanine Drive, Suite C, Lafayette, IN 47905
Workforce board
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
10 N Senate Ave, Rm SE304, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Fountain County
Newtown is in Fountain County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Fountain County WIC Program
1325 2nd Street, Covington, IN 47932
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Fountain County Division of Family Resources
1319 Pearl St., Suite B, Covington, IN 47932
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsVisit or call this office for help applying for food, cash, or health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Fountain County Health Department
981 E. State St., Suite A, Veedersburg, IN 47987
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area IV Agency on Aging & Community Action Programs
660 N 36th St, Lafayette, IN 47903
Help here
- Aging and disability supportThe agency helps older adults and people with disabilities find services and support.
- Community action programsThe agency offers help with energy costs and other needs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaivagency.org
Veterans · County office
Fountain County Veterans Service Office
301 4th St., Courthouse, Covington, IN 47932
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veterans service officer helps veterans and their families with benefit claims and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Indiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Indiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Indiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-211-9966 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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