Resource Directory

The Family Help Guide is designed to help you locate community resources and support services across Iowa. The amount of information and resources available in our community can be overwhelming to access, we can help you navigate the search. This directory includes resources and information about the people and programs available in your area to support and empower you. 

If you would like a resource added or revised, you may use the contact button at the top of this page or email the information to iafamilysupportnetwork@everystep.org
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Note: Distances are approximate.

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Woodward City Hall Community Refrigerator

204 Cedar Avenue, Woodward, IA 50276, USA

Community refrigerators are open to anyone to take what they need to feed themselves and their family. Members of the local community stock the refrigerators and shelves with perishable and nonperishable items. The availability of items at the refrigerators change daily and throughout the day.

  • Perishable food items
  • Non-perishable food items

Eligibility:

There are no restrictions on who can access the food or how often food can be accessed.

Intake Process:

There is no intake process. People can take what they need from the refrigerator without signing up or providing their information.

Hours:

Can be accessed during City Hall hours.

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355

Young Mom’s program

818 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Phone 515-244-4901

Young Moms group is tailored to provide parenting education and support in a peer-to-peer setting. It’s a place for young moms to come together, build relationships with people with similar experiences and learn practical skills for parenting. Young Moms are encouraged to spend time with others who know what they are going through and the group provides a place for mutual support. Young Moms are provided with education on a wide variety of topics, as well as resources and services that may be available to them.

Topics covered

  • continuing education & employment
  • self-sufficiency
  • developmental ages & stages
  • discipline & punishment
  • crying & temper tantrums
  • healthy & unhealthy relationships
  • self-esteem & child rearing
  • importance of playing, reading & interaction with child
  • Life Skills: cooking healthy meals, stretching food dollars, budgeting, medical care, first-aid & CPR, going to doctor vs. emergency room, financial literacy

Activities

  • meal prep & cooking
  • outings to parks, swimming, walks & holiday activities
  • on-site child care & meal provided
  • guest speakers on informative topics
  • making diaper wipes
  • hair cut & “spa” nights

Eligibility:

Any young mom up through age 24

Intake Process:

You may fill out the online referral form at Referral Page – Young Women’s Resource Center.  You may also call to make a referral.

Hours:

Mondays – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Website: Visit Website

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