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Welcome to Parents and Friends
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, Indiana. 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, Inc. is in the trenches every day promoting and preserving the independance of the elderly and disabled. We help over 70 individuals live an independant life through our Butterfly Garden apartments. We provide over 16,000 one-way trips through our door to door transportation for the elderly and dissabled through our Council on Aging program, helping individuals arrive safely to their needed medical and other appointments. Parents and Friends is a vital part of serving our community. We give our clients dignity and present opportunities for physical, intellectual, social and emotional development. Our clients are our motivation.
Please take a look around and find out how you can serve, or how we can be of service to you. Feel free to contact us for any questions, concerns, or assistance that we may offer.