Family Connections is a program designed to help families improve their overall health and well-being. Families work one-on-one with a family development specialist who helps the family understand the importance of regular health screenings and their role in their child’s physical and mental development. The family development specialist also empowers the family to discover their own goals and dreams for the future. Family Connections utilizes a comprehensive goal-setting system.

• Helps families with children under the age of 2 and pregnant women prepare for a new baby and provide the best care possible after the baby arrives. In home services are available to pregnant women and infants with medical needs.

• Family Foundations is a program available to pregnant women and families with children up to the age of 5 years old. Offers services in Webster, Calhoun, and Pocahontas counties.

• Provides families in Linn County with group education and assists with resources and connections for children. Provides parenting information and 6–8-week family learning groups.

• Family STEPS is an in-home parent education and family support programs that use a family-centered approach.

Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.

There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.

The Food Bank of Iowa Mobile Pantry Program is designed to provide a flexible food assistance resource in locations that don’t have access to traditional resources. At each mobile pantry distribution, a Food Bank of Iowa truck delivers a customized load of food—produce, meat, bread and non-perishable items are common—to the prearranged mobile pantry site. Local volunteers set up a distribution system that looks much like a farmers market, distributing food to families and individuals in need throughout the scheduled time.

Food Book of Iowa partners with school districts across the state to provide food pantries in area schools. Information about which schools have Food Bank of Iowa pantries is available on the Food Bank of Iowa website.

The Food Bank of Iowa Mobile Pantry Program is designed to provide a flexible food assistance resource in locations that don’t have access to traditional resources. At each mobile pantry distribution, a Food Bank of Iowa truck delivers a customized load of food—produce, meat, bread and non-perishable items are common—to the prearranged mobile pantry site. Local volunteers set up a distribution system that looks much like a farmers market, distributing food to families and individuals in need throughout the scheduled time.

Food Book of Iowa partners with school districts across the state to provide food pantries in area schools. Information about which schools have Food Bank of Iowa pantries is available on the Food Bank of Iowa website.

Collaborates and combine resources and programs to best serve children and families across Iowa.

Combine and collaborate with programs and resources to best serve children and families across Iowa.

The Friendship Center has been in existence since 1982 and has been a fixture in the MLK neighborhood of Des Moines, for more than 20 years. The Friendship Center begun through the ministry of the Baptist Convention of Iowa, the center now exists as a nonprofit organization. The Friendship Center offer several services that meet family and individuals’ physical needs in the community.

The Friendship Center offers a food pantry & clothing closet during their monthly Family Game Nights.  Anyone is welcome to participate. The Friendship Center also offers a supplemental Food program to neighbors in the immediate area.  Baby supplies and personal care items may be available as well. English as a Second Language classes are offered with childcare.

Connects Iowans to the education and training needed to improve careers and skill sets.

Provides free programs that are educational and therapeutic in nature to individuals with Down Syndrome from birth through adulthood, their families, and the community.

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in third and eighth grade. We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons, and running games.

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in third and eighth grade. We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons, and running games.

Empowering cis-girls & women, non-binary, and trans youth & adults through self-expression, creative agency, and mentoring in music & arts-based education, collaboration, performance, and production.

Provides free healthcare for everyone

Granger Public Library offers a community refrigerator inside the library. 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.

HOPES-HFI is a home visiting program and serves families with young children. The program goals are to promote child health and development, improve family relationships, and encourage positive parenting and family relationships.

HOPES-HFI is a home visiting program and serves families with young children. The program goals are to promote child health and development, improve family relationships, and encourage positive parenting and family relationships.

Database of housing resources throughout the state of Iowa intended for Iowans seeking to maintain or acquire safe and affordable housing.

1:1 homebuying counseling and group education classes focused on financial literacy, home affordability, budgeting, and understanding/using credit.

Sells new and used home improvement materials at a discounted price

Sells new and used home improvement materials at a discounted price

The safety sore helps offer low prices on items and products by partnering with manufactures.  Products that may be available for lower price:

• Care Seats, Strollers and Car Safety
• Gates, locks and covers
• Home products
• Helmets and outdoor activities
• Medication safety products
• Window safety products

Diaper Bank

Harrison County Home & Public Health Department is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network. The diaper bank is open for Harrison County residents. A variety of diaper sizes are available; however, supply cannot be guaranteed.

Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.

There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.

WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. WIC is a federally funded public health nutrition program helping families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care agencies.

Healthy Beginnings is a home visitation program for pregnant moms and/or postnatal parents and parenting families. The program uses a family-centered model which promotes healthy birth outcomes and family education. This program has received the Iowa Family Support Credential.

Community Health Partners offers the Healthy Families Program to parent(s) who are expecting a baby or have a newborn infant. Healthy Families is nationally accredited by Healthy Families America. It is a free, voluntary, culturally humble program that focuses on family strengths and healthy parent child interaction and bonding. The goals of the Healthy Families Program are safe and healthy children and families, empowered parents, and school ready children. Priority for service is given to single parents, first-time parents, and teen parents.

In-home support and services to help build skills and confidence in parenting and reduce any stressors at home.

Community Health Partners offers the Healthy Families Program to parent(s) who are expecting a baby or have a newborn infant. Healthy Families is nationally accredited by Healthy Families America. It is a free, voluntary, culturally humble program that focuses on family strengths and healthy parent child interaction and bonding. The goals of the Healthy Families Program are safe and healthy children and families, empowered parents, and school ready children. Priority for service is given to single parents, first-time parents, and teen parents.

HOPES-HFI is a home visiting program and serves families with young children. The program goals are to promote child health and development, improve family relationships, and encourage positive parenting and family relationships.

Community Health Partners offers the Healthy Families Program to parent(s) who are expecting a baby or have a newborn infant. Healthy Families is nationally accredited by Healthy Families America. It is a free, voluntary, culturally humble program that focuses on family strengths and healthy parent child interaction and bonding. The goals of the Healthy Families Program are safe and healthy children and families, empowered parents, and school ready children. Priority for service is given to single parents, first-time parents, and teen parents.

The Healthy Families Nurturing Parenting Program is a voluntary program that provides services to pregnant women and families of infants and young children.  County Nurturing Parenting Program Staff will come to the family home or a mutually agreed upon safe location at a convenient time. Sessions are tailored to each individual family. Participation is voluntary and free.

Community Health Partners offers the Healthy Families Program to parent(s) who are expecting a baby or have a newborn infant. Healthy Families is nationally accredited by Healthy Families America. It is a free, voluntary, culturally humble program that focuses on family strengths and healthy parent child interaction and bonding. The goals of the Healthy Families Program are safe and healthy children and families, empowered parents, and school ready children. Priority for service is given to single parents, first-time parents, and teen parents.

Community Health Partners offers the Healthy Families Program to parent(s) who are expecting a baby or have a newborn infant. Healthy Families is nationally accredited by Healthy Families America. It is a free, voluntary, culturally humble program that focuses on family strengths and healthy parent child interaction and bonding. The goals of the Healthy Families Program are safe and healthy children and families, empowered parents, and school ready children. Priority for service is given to single parents, first-time parents, and teen parents.

Community Health Partners offers the Healthy Families Program to parent(s) who are expecting a baby or have a newborn infant. Healthy Families is nationally accredited by Healthy Families America. It is a free, voluntary, culturally humble program that focuses on family strengths and healthy parent child interaction and bonding. The goals of the Healthy Families Program are safe and healthy children and families, empowered parents, and school ready children. Priority for service is given to single parents, first-time parents, and teen parents.

In-home support and services to help build skills and confidence in parenting and reduce any stressors at home.

HOPES-HFI is a home visiting program and serves families with young children. The program goals are to promote child health and development, improve family relationships, and encourage positive parenting and family relationships.

Provides public transportation to Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren counties.

The Helping Hand of Warren County offers a food pantry, as well as a clothing closet with furniture and household items. Warren County residents can access the pantry once a month. Emergency food is available on open pantry days as well.

The Helping Hand of Warren County also helps stock community refrigerators in Warren County.

Henry County Public Health offers programs and services to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities.  We focus on preventing people from getting sick or hurt.

Provides quality, affordable housing and offer homeownership options for low to moderate income households

Two gifts per child limit. All toys will be sold at discount to families needing financial support. The store allows parents to own their own gift giving experience for their family. https://hope-elim.lutheranchurchofhope.org/event/?id=845108

Order a free Christmas meal to be delivered to your home. Des Moines Metro residents can call 515-265-4277 or reserve a meal online at hopeiowa.org

Serves three free meals to community members every day.

Anyone is able to join on Thanksgiving Day from 12-1pm at the Hope Café.

Provides shelter, food, clothing and case management support for men.

Provides 30-day short-term shelter and long-term life recovery for single women and moms with kids.

Sign up opens on November 3rd and ends on November 19th or until capacity is reached. Anyone can qualify in the Des Moines area. Deadline to order in home meals is November 19th at 4pm.

HOPES-HFI is a home visiting program and serves families with young children. The program goals are to promote child health and development, improve family relationships, and encourage positive parenting and family relationships.

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Personal pantry available for personal hygiene and household cleaning supplies. Households may access this service once every three calendar months. The availability of items will vary.

Personal pantry available for personal Hygiene and household cleaning supplies. Households may access this service once every three Calander months. The availability of items will vary.

Personal pantry available for personal hygiene and household cleaning supplies. Item availability varies. Individuals can attend the pantry once a month.

Personal pantry available for personal hygiene and household cleaning supplies. Households may access this service once every three calendar months. The availability of items will vary.

IMPACT Community Action Partnership is one of Iowa’s 16 Community Action Agencies. IMPACT serves residents of Boone, Jasper, Marion, Polk, and Warren Counties.

IMPACT Community Action Partnership is one of Iowa’s 16 Community Action Agencies. IMPACT serves residents of Boone, Jasper, Marion, Polk, and Warren Counties.

IMPACT Community Action Partnership is one of Iowa’s 16 Community Action Agencies. IMPACT serves residents of Boone, Jasper, Marion, Polk, and Warren Counties.

IMPACT Community Action Partnership is one of Iowa’s 16 Community Action Agencies. IMPACT serves residents of Boone, Jasper, Marion, Polk, and Warren Counties.

Helping Hands Warren County provides a community refrigerator at the Indianola Public Library. 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.

Provides interpretation and translation services in 270 languages

Invest DSM empowers residents and business owners in targeted Des Moines neighborhoods to improve their properties, strengthen their social connections, and create a community that works for them.

Iowa Baptist Mission offers a variety of appliances starting at $50.

ICOACH strives to empower the Congolese community of Central Iowa by creating economic opportunities and delivering community-driven assistance.

ICOACH serves refugee communities to address challenges faced by newly arrived refugees in Polk, Dallas, Marshall, and Black Hawk counties in five areas: Healing, Education, Economic Opportunity Upskilling, Advocacy, and Development.

Under each category, specific programs and strategies are developed. ICOACH is working hard to address the many needs of refugees to enhance learning while addressing the financial and accessibility needs of our participants. In addition to providing services, we partner with other organizations and businesses to raise awareness, execute plans, and more.

When problems become too big to handle, you can chat with a trained volunteer. Iowa Crisis Chat is free, confidential and secure. Provides non-judgmental support for individuals facing emotional crisis via online chat.