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We’re on a mission to help teens and pre-teens in central Indiana build resilience and improve mental wellness through research-informed programs rooted in connection—with animals, nature, and art. The Chris Center offers an innovative approach to teen wellness by connecting teens and pre-teens to nature and providing opportunities for human-animal interaction. Our programs include:
* PAWs Therapy Dog Program
* Alpaca-Assisted Wellness Programs
* Mindful Arts Program
* Parent Education Series

For more information about our programs, please visit our website: www.chriscenterpaws.com

04/03/2026

One moment with a dog can shift an entire day.

In 2025, our PAWS Wellness Support Program created 10,753 student–dog interactions and served 2,084 students across Hamilton and Marion counties.

✔️ Increased joy
✔️ Reduced stress
✔️ Improved self-regulation
✔️ Stronger connection

100% of partner sites say PAWS positively impacts student wellbeing.

This is the power of the human–animal bond. 🐾

04/02/2026

🐣🎾 Calling all dog lovers!

Come hang out with us this Saturday at Crate Escapes in Westfield for their Dog Easter Egg Hunt + Vendor Fair!

📍 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 11:00 AM

Bring your pup and let them sniff out eggs filled with treats, surprises, and more! We’ll be there sharing more about Kindling Minds, how you can get involved, and giving away some fun goodies!

Come say hi! We’d love to meet you (and your dog 🐾💛)

03/18/2026

Big shout out to the students in the Pike High School Bring Change to Mind club for hosting a wonderful mental health fair last week! We had a great time attending and meeting so many great young people. PAWS Dogs Harley Ann and Charlie came along to spread joy and connection with those who attended the fair. We are 99% sure that Charlie's tail is still wagging from all of the fun 😉🐾

03/12/2026

PAWS Support Dog, Harley, was (literally) all smiles at her support visit to Orchard School . We can practically feel all of her love through the picture!

Want to make a difference you can not just see but feel?! Join our PAWS Wellness Support Team! Visit our website https://bit.ly/4db424H to find out more!

03/11/2026

"Everybody has a different way of expressing themselves and that's ok"- Mindful Arts Student

This 2025, 68 students turned to Mindful Arts for stress relief, connection, and creative expression: a 36% increase from last year.

When young people are given safe space to create and reflect, magic follows. 🎨💛

03/10/2026

🐾 We’re Growing... and We Need More Paws! 🐶

Kindling Minds is welcoming new PAWS Handler/Dog Teams to join our PAWS Wellness Support Program.

If you have a calm, people-oriented dog who loves attention — and you're passionate about supporting youth mental wellness — this could be a meaningful way to serve your community together!

Help us bring more joy, comfort, and connection into local schools. 💛

Comment VOLUNTEER for more info!

03/09/2026

This is the difference your support makes in our schools — one calming, joyful interaction at a time. 🐶✨

03/04/2026

Today’s students are carrying more than ever; academic pressure, social stress, and emotional challenges that don’t pause when the school bell rings.

Students don’t just need more information.
They need connection, regulation, and safe spaces to be seen and heard.

At Kindling Minds, we partner with schools to meet students where they are — offering research-informed wellness programs rooted in connection with animals, nature, and art.

This is how we help students slow down, build resilience, and create connections. When students feel supported, they’re better able to learn, grow, and thrive.

03/03/2026

We are SO excited to have our NEW Kindling Minds PAWS Wellness Support Team vests! Our pups have been looking extra snazzy at their school visits.

Huge thank you to the folks at The Raspberry Fieldfor all of their help in getting our new vests made. We are thrilled with how they turned out!

02/26/2026

Our PAWS Wellness Support Teams visited Westfield High School’s Animal Club — a group of students who already have big hearts for animals and giving back! 🐾✨

With exams right around the corner, Lisa & Winston and Rowan & Dakota brought a little extra calm, connection, and joy to their day! These moments of stress relief matter... especially during high-pressure weeks. 💛

02/25/2026

Sometimes all it takes is one interaction to change a student’s day. 🐾💛🐶

02/24/2026

We had such a great time at the Carmel Clay Public Library Volunteer Fair on Saturday! We loved connecting with so many potential volunteers and sharing more about our mission.

PAWS dogs Oakley and Lucie were especially excited to show off their brand new Kindling Minds vests! And they definitely stole the show 🐾💜

Thank you to Carmel Clay Public Library for hosting such a wonderful event for our community!

Address

PO 500
Carmel, IN
46082

Website

http://www.kindlingminds.org/

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