Community Education

Invite a speaker from the Family & Children's Council to speak to your civic group, church, or other organization. Speakers can present information on:
Our agency Community child abuse prevention State laws about child abuse How to report suspected abuse Positive parenting Emotional abuse Sexual abuse & its prevention Discipline Stress management for parents Age appropriate behaviors for children
The Family & Children's Council offers Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training, which is a quarterly certification/re-certification training session in child abuse identification and reporting. MTR training is available both in person and online. Parent education presentations are offered to middle and high school students to reinforce the responsibilities involved in being a good parent, such as patience, knowledge of age appropriate behaviors and discipline, and the financial investments a parent needs to make in their child(ren).
FCC also offers a resource guide for parents called "What's Where In Parenting." This publication offers a directory of local programs and services for children and families. It is distributed annually to teachers, counselors, medical personnel, parents and any member of Black Hawk County, or surrounding counties. If you would like more information, contact FCC at (319) 234-7600.

To report any suspected child abuse in Iowa call: 1-800-362-2178

The mission of Family & Children's Council is to prevent child abuse and strengthen families.

Family & Children's Council, 500 East 4th St. Suite 414, Waterloo, IA 50703
Voice: (319) 234-7600 Fax: (319) 236-3825
E-mail: info@fccouncil.net