Too often prevention is focused on individual behaviors in children and families. To truly make the prevention connection we need to acknowledge and address the conditions, environments, and systemic inequities that contribute to negative child outcomes.
The 2024 Child Abuse Prevention Conference focuses on making connections between the on-the-ground prevention work with broader areas that impact outcomes for children and families. The Child Abuse Prevention Conference brings research and expertise to one place for Iowa’s professionals to learn and grow, and integrates relevant, thought-provoking discussions with prevention professionals with peer-to-peer networking opportunities all with a positive, uplifting tone that leaves attendees feeling empowered in their prevention work.
The conference will take place on April 30 & May 1, 2024 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa.
Check out the Community Resource Fair on January 24th, 2024 at 10am-1pm at Full Recovery Community Center (1750 48th Street, Ste 101A in Des Moines, 50310). Services will include Iowa ID (first come first serve), assistance applying for WIC and SNAP, Housing Assistance, Assistance signing up for Medicaid, Bank account sign-up, Email set-up and tech help, recovery coaching, information on social security and more. Please bring some sort of photo ID, a piece of mail with current address. 
Orchard Place – Psychological Trauma and Juvenile Justice Informed Care Conference
Tuesday and Wednesday June 4th & 5th
Holiday Inn Airport, Des Moines Iowa
For more information please visit: www.traumainformedcareproject.org
For questions about registration please contact us at: ticconference@orchardplace.org
Bubbles & Bottles Baby Shower for New and Expecting Moms
Jan 21st at 6:30pm
10465 Hickman Road, Urbandale IA
Maternity Clothing Release, Pre-Natal/Postpartum Specialist, Lactation Consultants, Baby Wrap Fittings, Fitness Experts, Event Planners, Newborn/ Maternity Photographers, Prizes, Food and More!
Fi and Friends Autism Resource Fair
April 13th, 2024 at 10:00am-3:00pm at Horizon Events Center 2100 NW 100th Street Clive IA 50325
Join Fi and Friends for 2nd Annual Autism Resource Fair. A safe and inclusive space to connect autistic individuals, families, and educators with community resources and support. Learn from a wide variety of therapists, developmental specialists, educational professionals, family support services, sensory-friendly business owners, and more!
Children and Families of Iowa: Proactive – A Men’s Healthy Relationship Group, 12 weekly sessions starts January 29th, 6:00PM-8:00PM – 1111 University Ave., Des Moines, IA
Join parent mentors along with other parents and family members to share your lived experiences and collaborate with each other. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group. Join us every month via Zoom for one hour. Meetings are not recorded. Register Here
Join parent mentors along with other parents and family members to share your lived experiences and collaborate with each other. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group. Join us every month via Zoom for one hour. Meetings are not recorded. Register Here
Join parent mentors along with other parents and family members to share your lived experiences and collaborate with each other. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group. Join us every month via Zoom for one hour. Meetings are not recorded. Register Here
