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Weather Alert

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central Indiana, east central Indiana, south
central Indiana, southeast Indiana, southwest Indiana and west
central Indiana, including the following counties, in central
Indiana, Bartholomew, Decatur, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson,
Marion, Morgan, Rush and Shelby. In east central Indiana, Henry.
In south central Indiana, Brown, Jackson, Lawrence and Monroe. In
southeast Indiana, Jennings. In southwest Indiana, Daviess,
Greene, Knox, Martin and Sullivan. In west central Indiana, Clay,
Owen, Putnam and Vigo.

* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street
flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Be
especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches between Thursday
evening and Saturday morning can be expected within most of
the watch area. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas
that receive training thunderstorms. Greatest concern for
high rain rates and therefor flooding will be Thursday and
Friday night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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Indiana Youth Institute speaks with lawmakers about improving foster and youth poverty rates care in the state

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Indiana Youth Institute speaks with lawmakers about improving foster and youth poverty rates care in the state

INDIANA, (WTHI) - The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is working with lawmakers to improve foster care throughout the state. Here are some of the stats and what they expect to change moving forward.

The IYI reported that there has been a decrease in the number of children in foster care from 2021 and 2022. In 2021 there were over 23,000 in foster care and in 2022 the amount went down to around 20,000.

As of 2022 over 14,000 children are experiencing homelessness and poverty. Officials say there are ways to help with child poverty and care.

"Continue to support any services for families such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, prevention and parenting programs that are supporting both the parents of kids and then also the parents that are caring for kids while they're in a foster care placement” said Ashley Haynes, VP of data and communication at IYI.

To learn more information about the well-being of Indiana's youth, click here.

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