Programs and Services
Free Parenting Support and Resources for Raising Healthy, Happy
Southwest Iowa Kids
Every Parent Deserves To Have Their Own Village Of Support!
Child and Family Resource Network is a single referral source for a network of family support programs serving nine Southwest Iowa counties. Through a variety of programs, we help expectant parents and families with kids under 5 years old with important information, tools, and community resources that encourage positive parenting practices, healthy child development, and happy families.
The Network offers free local programs, support groups, and classes provided by experienced family support specialists for one-on-one help when needed.
CHILD AND FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
EARLY HEAD START – HOME BASED
Early Head Start Home-Based program offers expecting parents and families with children under 3 years old with child development and parenting education through home visits. Family Support Specialists bring activities to support healthy brain growth in children and offer parenting support and education. They also help families transition children into Head Start or other preschool programs at age 3.
• Child development
• Family literacy
• Healthy parent/child relationships
Cass, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page
PROJECT WELCOMING INFANTS INTO NEIGHBORHOODS (WIN)
This program is available to expecting parents or families with a child under 3 years old that do not qualify for Nurse Family Partnership but may have medical issues. Families receive visits from both a Family Support Specialist nurse and a parent coach.
• Parenting and self-sufficiency skills
• Education goals
• Community resources
Pottawattamie
POSITIVE FAMILY
During visits to the home, Family Support Specialists provide educational materials, development screenings, support and advocacy for expecting parents and families with young children.
• Parent/child relationships
• Growth and development
• Building protective factors
Fremont, Montgomery, Page
WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC)
WIC is a U.S. Department of Agriculture federally funded supplemental food program that provides nutrition education and food to income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women with infants and children up to 5 years old.
• Nutrition education
• Access to healthy food
• Referrals to support programs
Fremont, Montgomery, Page Pottawattamie
PARENTS AS TEACHERS
This home-visiting parent education program focuses on helping new and expecting parents with skills for positive child development. Families can begin the program during pregnancy and continue until the child enters kindergarten.
• Early childhood development and related activities
• Parenting practices
• School readiness and success
• Development and health screenings
Harrison, Freemont, Mills, Monona, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby
Getting parenting support is easy with Child and Family Resource Network:
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Complete our quick and easy online referral form
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We’ll call, text, or email the referred family to talk about support needs and program options.
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The right family support program will get in touch with the family to get started!
Questions:
Please call or text us at (712) 355-2615