Local History

Search Our Local History Index

The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


Format: M/D/YYYY

Format: M/D/YYYY



Showing 26 results for Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare.
ID70095
Title of ArticleChild abuse reports exploding in county
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDaryl Abbott
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateApr 17, 1992
SubjectsChild Abuse, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Crossroads United Way

ID70143
Title of ArticleAgencies cooperate in molest arrest
NotesGary A. Brown
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateAug 09, 1991
SubjectsChild Abuse, Child & Family Advocacy Center, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Crime

ID89819
Title of ArticleNeedy choose jobs over welfare
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 30, 1991
SubjectsElkhart County Welfare Department, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Labor Market

ID89816
Title of ArticleHugs and hope are their reward
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWayne Welch, Barbara Miller
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJun 11, 1991
PageB1
SubjectsElkhart County Welfare Department, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID89817
Title of ArticleFinancial saving is only one measure of program's success
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJun 11, 1991
PageB1, B2
SubjectsElkhart County Welfare Department, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID89815
Title of ArticleFood stamp office is swamped
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJan 31, 1991
SubjectsElkhart County Welfare Department, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Food Stamps

ID19048
Title of ArticleAre Elkhart families safe?
NotesElkhart County Services to Abused Children
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJuly 1, 1990
PageB1, B3
SubjectsElkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Child Support, Child Safety Services

ID19046
Title of ArticleProtecting children often a tough dilemma.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCelia Leaird
DateJune 29, 1990
PageA1
SubjectsChild Abuse, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Child Safety Services

ID19044
Title of ArticleTorn families fight system.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRay O'Doniel; Lori O'Doniel; Mitchell O'Doniel
DateJune 28, 1990
PageA1, A8
SubjectsElkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Child Safety Services, Lawsuits, Child Abuse

ID19045
Title of ArticleCritics rap abuse investigations.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJune 28, 1990
PageA1, A8
SubjectsChild Abuse, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID19043
Title of ArticleWelfare worker: I'm tired deep down inside
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJune 27, 1990
PageA1, A11
SubjectsElkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Child Abuse, Suicide

ID19040
Title of ArticleIndiana ranks last in helping abused kids.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRachel Sharp; Deb Berkey
DateJune 25, 1990
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Social Welfare Programs, Child Safety Services, Elkhart County Department of Child Services

ID18304
Title of ArticleA boy is taken into custody
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJun 24, 1990
PageA9
SubjectsElkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Elkhart County Department of Child Services, Bonfiglio, David, Child Abuse

ID19039
Title of ArticleGrimm system for abused kids.
NotesChild Protective Services
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAmy Evans
DateJun 24, 1990
PageA1, A9
SubjectsChild Abuse, Child Safety Services, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID70078
Title of ArticleAbused child can survive if just one person cares
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNaomi Haines Griffith
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 30, 1990
SubjectsChild Abuse, Child Support, Child And Parent Services (CAPS) (post 11/2005), Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID89818
Title of ArticleProgress made on welfare issues
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJan 11, 1990
SubjectsElkhart County Welfare Department, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Child Welfare

ID81967
Title of ArticleJudge holds power to sever family ties
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDavid C. Bonfiglio
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateAug 15, 1989
PageA1, A7
SubjectsBonfiglio, David, Juvenile Court, Elkhart County Office, Division of Family and Children, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID70067
Title of ArticleFriesen will coordinate child sex abuse treatment program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSandra Friesen
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateDec 02, 1988
SubjectsJuvenile Court, Child Support, Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) (pre-11/2005) renamed, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID91295
Title of ArticleWelfare Mothers Lose Court Case
NotesCourts - general envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 15, 1978
SubjectsCourts, Lawsuits, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID30729
Title of ArticleYouth Village will sponsor group residence for girls
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of staff - Linda Histand, Dwight Hershberger, C. D. Harrelson, Jim Histand & Kim Washburn
DateAugust 20, 1977
SubjectsYouth Village, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID38246
Title of ArticleWelfare Director To Add Two Workers On Jan. 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart County History File
Picture Captionphoto of Spurgeon
DateDecember 1, 1965
History #173a
SubjectsSpurgeon, Martha, Welfare, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID12520
Title of ArticleWelfare board honors Mrs. MacDonald
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of Mrs. Marion MacDonald, John Poorbaugh, Mrs. Loren Russell, Albert Kelly, Lowell Leonard, Mrs. Calvin Stoner, & Mrs. Dixie Haas
DateMarch 18, 1965
History #1147
SubjectsMacDonald, Marian, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID12519
Title of ArticleCounty Welfare Director Returns From World Conference In Italy
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart County History File
Picture CaptionMarion MacDonald
DateFebruary 22, 1961
History #173
SubjectsMacDonald, Marian, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID39990
Title of ArticleWelfare services report contains improvement plan
NotesFive part series
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of meeting - Melvin W. Glendening
DateJuly 1954
History #621
SubjectsSocial Welfare Programs, Welfare, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare

ID96775
Title of ArticleState Makes Report on County Home
NotesElkhart County Infirmary envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateDec 05, 1951
SubjectsElkhart County Infirmary, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Politics and Government

ID96773
Title of ArticleState Notes Few Faults at County Home
NotesElkhart County Infirmary envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateDec 08, 1950
SubjectsElkhart County Infirmary, Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare, Buildings, Politics and Government