Parenting is a journey that leads us down many paths. Some of those paths are joyous, fun, and bring our families closer together, and other paths are challenging, confusing, and sometimes heart-breaking. This resource directory is created annually to help families along the journey, no matter which path you are currently on.

The “What’s Where in Parenting” Directory is filled with resources available to families in the Black Hawk County area, and is available to all families regardless of race, income, educational, or socioeconomic level. All of the resources listed are free or low cost, and are offered at numerous locations.

Please contact the Family & Children’s Council at 234-7600 if you would like additional copies of the directory. As the “What’s Where in Parenting” is updated annually, we are interested in hearing from you if you notice resources which should be listed in the upcoming edition. Also, we ask that you recycle any old copies you might have. Thank you!

The Family & Children’s Council is pleased to present the twenty-third edition of “What’s Where in Parenting” to the Cedar Valley. We hope this information will be helpful to you as we all travel together on this incredible journey of parenting!

Click a topic to read more about the services available:

PRENATAL/POSTNATAL

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING

RECREATION FOR CHILDREN INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

PROGRAMS FOR TEEN AND/OR YOUNG PARENTS

CLASSES ON PARENTING

CULTURALLY SPECIFIC GROUPS AND SERVICES

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS

COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ADULTS

BASIC NEEDS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR FAMILIES

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS, NEWSLETTERS AND WEBSITES

RESOURCES FOR FATHERS AND NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS

RESOURCE GUIDE FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING CHILD ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OR SEXUAL ASSAULT

FAMILY VIOLENCE & THE CHILDREN WHAT IS DOMESTIC ABUSE OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INDEX OF AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS

This Directory was created thanks to the generous support from the following:
North East Iowa Family Practice Center
Tri-County Child and Family Development Council
Pioneer Graphics
Cedar Valley United Way
Cedar Valley’s Promise
Pathways Behavioral Services
Iowa State Extension
Thank you to the above sponsors for making the “What’s Where in Parenting” Directory available to families in the Cedar Valley.

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