About Playworks Indiana
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Indiana
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Indiana in 2013. Playworks Indiana serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Indiana through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
August 18, 2022
Anna Savery ›
Anna joined Playworks after serving for several years as a director at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis. She is an AmeriCorps alumna, and she participated in Playworks’ national…
August 18, 2022
Jo Yocum ›
Jo Yocum began her tenure at Playworks as the Executive Director of Playworks Indiana in January 2017, leading the strategic growth of the organization from providing services in just 9…
April 23, 2024
Neetu Agrawal ›
Neetu (pronounced like “knee-2”) currently serves as the Operations Manager, supporting the regions of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin and New England. She joined Playworks in 2009, supporting AmeriCorps members in…