This is a five week group therapy that is focusing on attachment processes, secure child-parent attachment, parenting methods, effective methods for managing meltdowns, self-care for parents, importance of nurturing and more! This group will be meeting on Tuesday’s from 6-8pm on April 4th, April 11th, April 18th, April 25th, and May 2nd. It will be held at Grapevine Clinical (666 Walnut Street, Ste 1610, Des Moines). Intake is required for the each participant. To complete, please contact Grapevine Clinical at 515-369-0034 or info@grapevineclinical.com to schedule an intake or learn more information.
The Safe Babies Court Team, alongside Officer Holly Pickett, will be hosting quarterly car seat trainings throughout 2023. Office Pickett covers everything you need to know from choosing the appropriate car seat for a child, installing the car seat correctly, how to safely strap a child into a car seat and more.
Trainings will all be held virtually, and the Zoom link for all trainings is: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99622318339.
There is no need to register for this training unless you are needing a certificate afterwards as proof of attendance. If you are in need of a certificate, please email Stephanie directly to sign up. In your email, please include your role (i.e. foster parent, SWII, FCS, etc.) Contact: Stephanie Besch- stephanie-besch@uiowa.edu
The dates for trainings in 2023 are: March 21st, June 13th, September 12th, and December 12th and will all be held from 12-1pm.
The Safe Babies Court Team, alongside Officer Holly Pickett, will be hosting quarterly car seat trainings throughout 2023. Office Pickett covers everything you need to know from choosing the appropriate car seat for a child, installing the car seat correctly, how to safely strap a child into a car seat and more.
Trainings will all be held virtually, and the Zoom link for all trainings is: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99622318339.
There is no need to register for this training unless you are needing a certificate afterwards as proof of attendance. If you are in need of a certificate, please email Stephanie directly to sign up. In your email, please include your role (i.e. foster parent, SWII, FCS, etc.) Contact: Stephanie Besch- stephanie-besch@uiowa.edu
The dates for trainings in 2023 are: March 21st, June 13th, September 12th, and December 12th and will all be held from 12-1pm.
The Safe Babies Court Team, alongside Officer Holly Pickett, will be hosting quarterly car seat trainings throughout 2023. Office Pickett covers everything you need to know from choosing the appropriate car seat for a child, installing the car seat correctly, how to safely strap a child into a car seat and more.
Trainings will all be held virtually, and the Zoom link for all trainings is: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99622318339.
There is no need to register for this training unless you are needing a certificate afterwards as proof of attendance. If you are in need of a certificate, please email Stephanie directly to sign up. In your email, please include your role (i.e. foster parent, SWII, FCS, etc.) Contact: Stephanie Besch- stephanie-besch@uiowa.edu
The dates for trainings in 2023 are: March 21st, June 13th, September 12th, and December 12th and will all be held from 12-1pm.
The Safe Babies Court Team, alongside Officer Holly Pickett, will be hosting quarterly car seat trainings throughout 2023. Office Pickett covers everything you need to know from choosing the appropriate car seat for a child, installing the car seat correctly, how to safely strap a child into a car seat and more.
Trainings will all be held virtually, and the Zoom link for all trainings is: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99622318339.
There is no need to register for this training unless you are needing a certificate afterwards as proof of attendance. If you are in need of a certificate, please email Stephanie directly to sign up. In your email, please include your role (i.e. foster parent, SWII, FCS, etc.) Contact: Stephanie Besch- stephanie-besch@uiowa.edu
The dates for trainings in 2023 are: March 21st, June 13th, September 12th, and December 12th and will all be held from 12-1pm.
The Iowa EDHI program is hosting a Family Valentine’s Day event with the Iowa Hands and Voices for kiddo’s who are deaf or hard of hearing! At this event, families will make crafts and Valentine’s Day cards for their loved ones, have a snack, and meet other families that have kiddo’s who are DHH. This event will be held on Sunday, February 12th, from 1-3pm at the Urbandale Public Library (3520 86th Street, Urbandale). This event is free for the whole family but registration is required at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE7m6B_TPmj0gMPcZ_NzPKN6gzafzKulkpR2b3ECzLHNha6g/viewform
Healthy Baby Shower being hosted on February 23rd at 6:30pm on Zoom! You will learn about pregnancy nutrition, baby development, community resources, and connect with other expecting mothers in your area! Participants will receive a “Healthy Baby Backpack” filled with gifts for your baby after attending. Register by February 20th by phone, text, or email. Contact Cassie at odlandc@iastata.edu or 515-414-9865. Participants must live in Polk County. 
Family Learning Connection provides Linn County families group education, resources, and connections that help to prepare school-ready children! It also provides parenting information and advice and other supports that are needed for parents and caregivers throughout their free 6-8 week family learning groups. Family learning groups are free to families with kiddos 0-5 in Linn County and use a variety of activities to teach topics! They include a free family meal or snack, childcare and program materials. Transportation assistance and interpretation services are available if requested.
Kid Connect Parent Group at Marion Public Library (1101 6th Ave., Marion IA) is held on Thursday’s starting February 2nd through March 30thfrom 6:00-7:15pm. Sign up is required at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejjt8u604b93f6e2&oseq=&c=&ch= . For more information on FLC groups visit: https://www.hacap.org/flc?fbclid=IwAR3D2hlETQQ-ZdrukrOfEcDZMYgZmMVMsTrGGnr0JGwGlIOCfOQXZSWMa5E
Family Learning Connection provides Linn County families group education, resources, and connections that help to prepare school-ready children! It also provides parenting information and advice and other supports that are needed for parents and caregivers throughout their free 6-8 week family learning groups. Family learning groups are free to families with kiddos 0-5 in Linn County and use a variety of activities to teach topics! They include a free family meal or snack, childcare and program materials. Transportation assistance and interpretation services are available if requested.
Kid Connect Parent Group at Marion Public Library (1101 6th Ave., Marion IA) is held on Thursday’s starting February 2nd through March 30thfrom 6:00-7:15pm. Sign up is required at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejjt8u604b93f6e2&oseq=&c=&ch= . For more information on FLC groups visit: https://www.hacap.org/flc?fbclid=IwAR3D2hlETQQ-ZdrukrOfEcDZMYgZmMVMsTrGGnr0JGwGlIOCfOQXZSWMa5E
