Founded in 1976 by Jane Herrberg and Joan Coleman, Parents and Friends, Inc. has been helping the mentally and physically disabled, as well as the elderly of La Porte County, for many years. Our goal is to encourage and enhance the total personal development, independence, and quality of life with caring, well coordinated community based support.
Located in La Porte, Indiana, Parents and Friends is promoting and preserving the independence of the elderly and disabled daily. We help over 70 individuals live an independent life through our services. With our Council on Aging program, we provide over 22,000 one-way trips annually through our door to door transportation for the elderly and disabled. Thus helping individuals arrive safely to their needed medical and/or other appointments. Parents and Friends is a vital part of serving the community. We give our clients dignity and present opportunities for physical, intellectual, social and emotional development. Our clients are our motivation.
Please take a moment to view this site to see how we can be of service to you or someone you love. Feel free to contact us with your questions and concerns.
Each year our staff, consumers, friends, families and community supporters participate in The Annual Mary Kirkby Walk & Roll. We walk to bring awareness to the issues of the disabled.

2012 will be the 15th year for the Annual Red Ketchum Memorial Golf Outing.
If you like to golf, why not come out and golf it up for a great cause! Parents and Friends, Inc. is holding their Annual Red Ketchum Memorial Golf Outing to benefit the disabled and elderly of La Porte County.
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