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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Educational and social support services to assist parents with children birth to age five. Services include home-based early childhood education, home-based supportive services, group parenting meetings, developmental screening, and planned learning activities for children. Four-year-old free preschool program.

Early Development Network provides service coordination for children, birth to three years, with disabilities or special needs to access community services. Families are linked with developmental evaluations through the schools, Nebraska Health and Human Services programs, health resources, parent-to-parent support, and other supports and services as identified by the families' priorities.

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PARENT AND GRANDPARENT SUPPORT | MUSCATINE COMMUNITY YMCA

Parenting support including a moms discussion group, dad's discussion group, grandparents raising grandchildren, (in English and Spanish), teen parents group, and a parenting skills class offered as a group or individually.

Grandparent support group meets monthly.

Also offer Raising Highly Capable Kids class for parents.

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FAMILY ACADEMY | DREAM CENTER, THE

Provides fathers with individual and group counseling to address parenting issues such as adjusting to fatherhood, handling environmental stress (family, work, neighborhood), anger management, coping with grief and loss, and regulating emotion.

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HOSPITAL AND BIRTH CENTER - EAST RUSHOLME | MERCYONE GENESIS

Hospital specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care, Dialysis, Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiology, General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Pulmonary, and Emergency and Trauma Center.

Birth Center offers educational classes to help prepare the mother for childbirth, as well as courses for the entire family (from siblings to grandparents). Classes include: Childbirth Preparation, Refresher Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding Basics, Baby Basics, Grandparenting Update: Linking the Generations, Birth Center Tours, Infant Massage, Car Seat Safety, Big Brother/Big Sister Class, and more.

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YOUNG MOMS SUPPORT GROUP | 1ST WAY LIFE CENTER

Encourages, educates, and helps new moms improve their care skills. Provides socialization for moms and infants.

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BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT - KEARNEY AREA | LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

Offers breastfeeding education and support groups.

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IN-PERSON INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP | HOPEFUL MAMA FOUNDATION

Provides support groups for women experiencing infertility. Meetings are held monthly in Polk County at the Ankeny Public Library (1250SW district Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023) and in Linn County at the Marion Public Library (1101 6th Avenue, Marion IA 52302). Visit the website for meeting dates and times.

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BIRTH CENTER AND PREGNANCY SERVICES | MERCYONE NORTHEAST IOWA

Offers a birth center in the Waterloo Medical Center location. Provides pregnant women a team of OB/GYN, midwives and nurses to help through the pregnancy and birth process. Also offers a variety of classes and support groups for parents and families including prenatal, childbirth, breastfeeding, Lamaze and baby basics.

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BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT - IOWA STATEWIDE | LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

Provides counseling and information regarding the natural function of breastfeeding infants.

Offers group meetings, and pamphlets are available on request.

Iowa Contacts and Meetings are available on the website.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA (LSI)

Provides help to parents of young children through regular in-home visits and groups, the services provide parents with the education and skill building they need to raise children in a happy and healthy home.

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | TRICITY FAMILY SERVICES

Provides mental health services and assessments to children, teens, adults and seniors. Services include counseling, psychiatric services, family-based treatment for eating disorders, support groups for parents and single mothers, wilderness challenge program for teens, community seminars on mental health and family-related topics.

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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES | FAMILIES CARE, INC.

Provides peer support services to parents of children with mental or behavioral challenges, as well as peer support to parents who themselves are struggling with their own mental or behavioral health challenges. We offer Wellness Cafe Youth Support groups, as well as Transitional Age Youth Peer Support services. Parent Wellness Support Groups are also available.

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KIDS FIRST DIVORCE WORKSHOP | KIDS FIRST LAW CENTER

Provides educational workshops for children whose parents are divorcing help kids understand and cope with family changes. Children are grouped by age and workshops use artwork, games, discussion, videos and role-playing to help kids know what to expect and how to handle common divorce scenarios. Kids also learn they are not alone and the divorce is not their fault. Workshops are held after school and Saturday mornings in Cedar Rapids and North Liberty.

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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES | NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY(NCJC)

We offer home-visits, group-based parent education programs, and prenatal services.

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DIVORCE WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN | IOWA CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S JUSTICE

Divorce workshops for children help kids involved in divorce cases understand what is happening between their parents while teaching them ways to cope with the changes that come with divorce.

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AFRICAN COMMUNITY PRENATAL AND PARENTING SUPPORT | YPN

Offers prenatal and parenting education offered in French/Swahili to members of the African Community via our weekly group meetings or home visitations. Staff understand the language and culture barriers and help families navigate.

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BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | MILKWORKS

Breastfeeding support center offering individual consultations for mothers and babies having difficulty with breastfeeding. Board certified lactation consultants available by appointment.

Prenatal breastfeeding classes offered monthly.

Breastfeeding supplies, including nursing bras and breast pumps available for purchase.

Hospital grade breast pump and baby scale rentals.

Free drop-in weight checks during open hours.

Moms groups available, and well as Beyond Breast introducing solids presentations. Call or visit website for details.

Additional workshops and classes offered periodically on parenting topics including soothing techniques, nutrition, returning to work, and fitness. Contact office for information.

Breastfeeding information center available on website, with extensive breastfeeding resources available free of charge.

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VIRTUAL INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP | HOPEFUL MAMA FOUNDATION

Offers support groups via Zoom meetings to women who are having trouble with infertility. Meetings are held biweekly. Support groups are free of charge and last 60 minutes. Zoom link emailed the day of meeting. Participants can join at any time, with or without audio/video.

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PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES | HOPE WINS

Educates and equips parents and children with necessary tools for healthy relationships. Services are administered through parent coaching and mentoring, parent support groups, support groups for parents with children with disabilities, camp experiences for children, connection to community resources and emotional and financial (when available) support.

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SUPPORT GROUPS | INTEGRITY COUNSELING

Provides online support groups for parents to discuss parenting challenges. Topics include teaching children rules and directions, managing emotions, and getting along with others.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA (LSI)

Provides help to parents of young children through regular in-home visits and groups, the services provide parents with the education and skill building they need to raise children in a happy and healthy home.

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BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT - NEBRASKA STATEWIDE | LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

Offers breastfeeding help, information on lactation laws, and support. Visit the website for locations in Nebraska.

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MOTHERHOUSE CRISIS NURSERY | BRIGHTPOINT - NORTHERN REGION

Offers a nursery service for any family in the community with a child, or children who are in need of temporary child care during a crisis, emergency, or stressful situation.

Family enhancement support services are also offered, including parent support groups, case management services, and home visiting.

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PREGNANCY SERVICES | GUIDING STAR SIOUXLAND

Provides pregnancy services to those in need. Services include free pregnancy tests, pregnancy care consultations, pregnancy and birth resources, prenatal care, childbirth and breastfeeding education classes, and support groups.

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PARENTS AS TEACHERS OF ADAIR, ADAMS, TAYLOR AND UNION COUNTIES | SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

A voluntary program for prenatal families and families of children from birth to 5 years. This program is based on the belief that parents are their child's first and most influential teachers. Personal home visits to help parents know what to expect as child grows. Activities to help with child's development. Regular developmental and health screens. Referral network for additional services.

GROUP MEETINGS based on interest and concern are held monthly.

LENDING LIBRARY with toys and books available for participants.

FAMILY CABINET uses a point system used to earn diapers, formula, and other baby supplies.

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