Literacy Providers
| Organization | Purpose | Population Served | Number Served in Clay County | Area Served |
| 1. 4-C | To insure accessibility, availability and affordability of quality childcare services. | Birth to 12 years of age. | 379 children served |
Wabash Valley |
| 2. Adult Secondary Credit | Individuals who are 16 years and older may earn up to 12 credits toward a regular high school diploma. | 16 years and older | 40-50 students served during the year. | Clay County |
| 3. Alternative School ( Forest Avenue Academy ) |
To provide an alternative educational structure and environment for students failing in the regular educational setting. | Students grades 6 through 12 as referred by their school. | 30-60 students served during the year. | Clay County |
| 4. Brazil Public Library | Provide services and resources that compliment the objectives of residents, community agencies and institutions. | All age groups | All residents of Clay County | Brazil City & Brazil Twp. (Tax)/County residents (annual fee) |
| 5. Child Care Network (Division of Head Start) | To provide a mentor for child care providers. Provides instruction, modeling of developmentally appropriate practices. Offers information on certification and licensing. | Child Care Providers | Five child care providers (22 children) | Clay County |
| 6. Clay County Literacy Coalition | Provide free tutoring for improving or learning to read. | Adults 18 years or older (16 to 18 year old not attending a high school) | 15 – 20 individuals | Clay County |
| 7. Clay Comm. Schools Special Services | To serve students with disabilities with an individualized educational plan. | Students attending Clay Community Schools including a preschool for ages three to five . | 869 individual students | Clay County |
| 8. Cooperative Extension | Provide assistance: |
All age groups | Combined programs serve approximately 5930 individuals. | Clay County |
| 9. Fathers and families | Provide parenting, financial planning, and legal assistance. Assist with employment and education. |
Fathers - may include family. | 25 clients | Clay and Owen County |
| 10. First Steps/Step Ahead | To assist family members and service providers concerned about a child's development. Intake coordinator assesses and provides access to any services needed. | Children ages birth through 2 years of age. | 35 children being served. | Clay County |
| 11. Step Ahead | To streamline services to families and children by allowing agencies and parents to work together. Provide networking and collaboration. | All age groups with an emphasis on children and families. | Not available. Unable to identify population served by multiple agencies and services. | Clay County |
| 12. GED/Adult Ed. | To provide free Adult Basic Education and GED preparation classes. | 16 years of age and older (Not in high school). |
Over 100 adults attending 12 hours or more | Clay County |
| 13. Head Start | To provide a free preschool program for income eligible families. Home base program offered for Ages 0 – 3. | Birth to 5 years old. | 24 Home based (3-5) |
Clay County |
| 14. Healthy Families | To address the questions, concerns and stresses that confront new parents . | Parents of new born children. | 40 families | Clay County |
| 15. Preschool/ Nursery for Adult Ed. | To provide developmentally appropriate childcare for parents enrolled in adult education - Wednesdays only. | Cooperative nursery ages 0-3. Preschool ages 4 and 5 . | Preschool- 8 children | Clay County |
| 16. Rowe Center for Communication Disorders / ISU School of Education | To provide speech therapy and hearing evaluation. No referral from a doctor is necessary. No fee for services. | All age groups | Information not available. | Wabash Valley |
| 17. School Nurses | To provide health counseling and education for students. Works with community. | All children enrolled in Clay Community Schools Corporation. | 4509 school age children. | Clay County |
| 18. Preschool Speech Services | Provides screening, evaluation and therapy if needed. | Ages 3 to 5 years | 72 children enrolled | Clay County |
| 19. Title One Preschool | Provides free preschool program once a week for 3, 4 and 5 year olds in the school districts. | Children age 3 to 5 and a parent or designated family member. | 49 children | Title I schools |
| 20. WIETS Western Indiana Employment and Training Services | To help the unemployed and underemployment that leads to self sufficiency and to provide qualified youth with employment enrichment experiences. | 14 years and older | 50-100 annually | Clay, Vigo , Parke, Putnam and Vermillion County |
| 21. YMCA | Provide programs that build health, spirit, mind, and body. |
All ages | 3500 membership (vs. 300 before new facility) |
Clay County |