“font-family: Verdana”>Advocates are using a Statehouse rally to
renew their push for Indiana legislators to keep open a state home
for troubled children.
“font-family: Verdana”>The State Department of Health wants to
close the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home in
Knightstown, saying it costs too much money. The state spends about
$10 million a year on the facility, and the 53-building campus
needs repairs that could cost up to $200
million.
“font-family: Verdana”>But supporters say the facility about 25
miles east of Indianapolis gives at-risk youths a loving, safe
environment where they can flourish. Advocates are planning a
noontime rally Monday to draw attention to their
cause.
“font-family: Verdana”>The Department of Health wants to move the
115 students at the home into traditional schools in
May.
