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.
Meet Our People
August 24, 2022
Abby Roach ›
Abby Roach joined Playworks in August 2016 and now boasts over 10 years in the youth work field in direct service, management, and program design. She began her career as…
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…
June 22, 2022
Karlencia Johnson ›
Karlencia Johnson joined Playworks in August 2019 and has been reinvigorating recess and play across the Midwest since. After participating as an AmeriCorps member, Karlencia began implementing consultative services and…