Resources

Help Me Grow! A guide to fun brain-growth activities

Guide to fun brain-growth activities for babies 0-2 years!

Download this FREE resource with tips and fun activities to do with babies birth to 2 years old that help them grow into healthy toddlers!

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Check out our blogs!

Whether you're navigating potty training, building healthy sleep routines, or seeking reassurance about developmental milestones, our blogs are designed to empower and inform.

GOAL SETTING: Building Hope and Moving Forward as a Family

GROCERY SHOPPING & COOKING ON A BUDGET: 5 Tips for Helping Your Family Stretch Food Dollars

COORDINATED INTAKE SYSTEMS FOR FAMILY SUPPORT: How It Benefits Southwest Iowa Families With Young Children

TRUSTED HANDS AT HOME: The Benefits of Family Support Program Home Visits

BUILDING SECURITY AND SCHOOL READINESS: How Establishing Routines Helps in Early Childhood

THE POWERFUL BENEFITS OF HEALTHY EARLY CHILDHOOD NUTRITION

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Events coming up

Looking for family resources, including events, classes, and more? Check back for upcoming opportunities!

Wed, Feb 25
Hope Starts at Home: Helping Our Children Believe in Tomorrow
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Feb 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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Hope helps families grow stronger. Join us for this Parent Café where we’ll talk about why hope matters, how goals help both parents and kids, and simple ways to keep moving forward when life feels hard.
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Thu, Mar 26
Positive Experiences, Brighter Futures
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Mar 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Everyday moments of safety, connection, and belonging play a powerful role in shaping children’s mental health, now as well as into adulthood. This Parent Café explores how positive experiences help children grow into resilient children and adults.
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