Helping Services For Youth & Families

Sustainability Task Force Meeting
2023-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Helping Services Main Office, 805 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Youth Mentoring at Helping Services has a wonderful committee called the Sustainability Task Force. Their role is to enhance the programs in Allamakee, Delaware, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties so that there is adequate funding and community partners to help sustain Youth Mentoring. The group meets quarterly with in-person and virtual (Zoom) options. Sound interesting? Contact mentoring@helpingservices.org for more information.

Effigy Mounds Mentoring Group Event
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Effigy Mounds, 151 Highway 76, Harpers Ferry, IA
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are invited to attend this fun event! We will be exploring and hiking during the morning and enjoying eating lunch together. Please RSVP by Monday, September 25. Mentors For A Day are needed!

Cresco Library Playgroup
2023-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States
Join us at the Library this SEPTEMBER! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance, and group activities. We hope to see you there for some FUN, EXPLORING, & LEARNING!
Our target audience is ages five and under and their caregiver(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
For Information About Our Family Education Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

How To Talk To Youth About Difficult Topics Training
2023-09-26 18:30 - 19:30
There are some topics that it is just difficult to visit with your child or mentee about. This training is being facilitated by Kathy Schwartzhoff, Mentoring Coordinator at Helping Services and Denise Headington, Child and Family Case Manager at Howard-Winneshiek Schools. The training is being offered both in-person and on-line. Pre-register at www.bit.ly/registertalking If you would like to attend online, go to www.bit.ly/training-talking
The in-person training will take place at the Crestwood High School’s library in Cresco.

Allamakee Mentoring Program Steering Committee Meeting
2023-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | NICC Waukon Site
It’s time to share your ideas!
New members who have a passion for supporting youth in Allamakee County are always welcome! Members will be looking at applications and policies to update them for the upcoming year. We would love to have you join us! Contact Colinne or Kathy at mentoring@helpingservices.org or go to the below website and reach out to mentoring staff.

Lime Springs Library Playgroup
2023-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Lime Springs Public Library, 112 West Main St., Lime Springs, IA, 52155, United States

Elma Library Playgroup
2023-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Elma Public Library, 710 Busti Ave., Elma, IA, 50628, United States

Riceville Library Playgroup
2023-09-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Riceville Public Library, 307 Woodland Ave 50466, Riceville, IA, 50466, United States

Family Picnic Mentoring Group event
2023-08-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Phelps Park, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA 52101, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, waiting youth, Steering Committee members, friends of mentoring, and all family members are invited to join us for our Family Picnic. We will gather at Whalen Cabin, Phelps Park for yummy grilled food and socializing with friends. RSVP by Thursday, August 24 with numbers and names of all who plan to attend!

Learning About Vaping Training
2023-08-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom https:bit.ly/vaping2023
There is so much new information about vaping and other nicotine products, that it is time to learn about the newest trends. This brief training includes visuals of some of the most popular items as well as an update on the rates of youth use, the concerns that surround the products, and an update on prevention efforts being worked on in the area. It will be facilitated by Sam Jennerjohn, the Delaware County Mentoring Coordinator with special guest, Ashley Havenstrite, the Tobacco Prevention Coordinator. Please pre-register for some extra learning materials before the training. You can pre-register at https://bit.ly/vapingregistration2023 and join us via Zoom at www.bit.ly/vaping2023

MY Club Steering Committee meeting
2023-08-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Cresco Chamber of Commerce, 101 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, IA, 52136, United States
Have you got a passion for youth causes? Do you believe that youth need positive role models? If so, you should consider joining the MY Club Steering Committee! MY Club’s Steering Committee is the advisory group for the Howard County mentoring program at Helping Services. The committee is full of spirited individuals who love to share ideas and help guide the staff in having the best mentoring program in the area! For more details, go to mentoring@helpingservices or follow the website link below.

Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee meeting
2023-08-08 16:15 - 17:15 | Helping Services Main Office, 805 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
It’s time to meet and share ideas!
The Winneshiek mentoring program at Helping Services, Building Bridges Through Mentoring, is hosting a meeting. They welcome new members to serve on their committee. Meetings occur four times per year for an hour. Members are asked to share ideas at meetings on how more folks can become involved in Youth Mentoring.
Does this sound interesting? If so, contact Kathy or Colinne at mentoring@helpingservices.org.

Allamakee Mentoring Program Steering Committee Meeting
2023-07-24 16:00 - 17:00 | NICC Waukon Site
Your ideas are needed!
Are you someone that cares about youth in Allamakee County? Do you have ideas about how to recruit more mentor and youth to be part of the Allamakee Mentoring Program? If so, we would love for you to join us at our next meeting. The Steering Committee is an active group of innovative thinkers that help guide and sustain the mentoring program. They meet every other month for one hour. Please reach out to mentoring@helpingservices.org for more information.

Prairie Fun Land Group Mentoring Event
2023-07-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Praire Funland, 515 E. Paquette St, Prairie du Chien, WI
Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day are invited to have a fun time at Prairie Fun Land. Those who attend will get to play one game of miniature golf and choose three other activities: go-karts, bumper cars, water wars, or trampoline
basketball. We will enjoy pizza and pop together!
For those wanting to leave from the Decorah office by traveling on the Townline Bus, you should arrive by 8:45 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. departure time. Those meeting to meet at Praire Fun Land, you should arrive there at 9:45. Attendees should wear their mentoring t-shirt.
Please RSVP by Monday, July 17. Have you ever wanted to see what a group event is like? Do you want to meet some kids and other mentors before you start being a mentor? If you say yes to these questions, please contact Kathy or Colinne at mentoring@helpingservices.org

Cresco Playgroup
2023-06-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Cresco East Park, Cresco, United States
Join us at the park this JUNE exploring OUTDOOR PLAY! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance, and group activities exploring tips on the benefits of outdoor play this Summer. We hope to see you there for some FUN, EXPLORING, & LEARNING!
Our target audience is ages five and under and their caregiver(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241

For Information About Our Family Education Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Waukon Library Storytime
2023-06-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Robey Memorial Library, 401 1st Avenue NW, Waukon, IA, 52101, United States
Join us at the Library this JUNE exploring OUTDOOR PLAY! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance, and group activities exploring tips on the benefits of outdoor play this Summer. We hope to see you there for some FUN, EXPLORING, & LEARNING!
Our target audience is ages five and under and their caregiver(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241

For Information About Our Family Education Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

ZUMBINI
2023-06-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Decorah Public Library, corner of Winnebago and Broadway, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Come join Ms. Heather for music, fun, learning, and parent-child bonding through the power of music! Zumbini follows a research-based curriculum with Licensed Zumbini Instructors. Our philosophy is music, fun, movement, and parent involvement all in one 45-minute class. The classes are designed to be fun for the parent and child, while promoting key development areas for your child, such as social, motor, language, and cognitive development.
Our target audience is ages 5 and under and their caregiver(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

MY Club (Howard County) Steering Committee meeting for Youth Mentoring
2023-06-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Cresco Chamber of Commerce, 101 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, IA, 52136, United States
Do you want to support kids in Howard County? Do you want to make a difference while helping to support youth having a positive adult role model? If you answered YES to either of these questions then you should check out the next MY Club Steering Commimttee meeting! Come and help contribute your ideas on how to get more mentors and mentees to be part of the Howard County program.

An Afternoon at the Lake-Mentoring Group Event
2023-06-10 11:30 - 14:30 | Village Creek Bible Camp, 1588 Drake Road, Lansing, Iowa, 52151
Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A day will be splishin’ and a splashin’ in the lake at Village Creek Bible Camp near Lansing. There will be time to swim, kayak, go off a water slide, roast hot dogs, and have a great outdoor meal. Would you like to come and see the scenic beauty and hear children and adults laughing and enjoying themselves? Contact mentoring@helpingservices.org for more details. Please RSVP by Monday, June 5.

Allamakee Prevention Advisory Meeting
2023-06-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Lid’s Bar & Grill, 1350 9th St., Waukon, IA, 52172, United States
The rising concerns over substance misuse, problem gambling, teen pregnancy, and more led a group of concerned citizens and professionals to start meeting to address these difficult topics. Allamakee Prevention Advisory, formed in late 2021, and has a mission to “advocate, educate, and provide awareness to positively impact the health and wellness of Allamakee County.” The group provides valuable feedback on the county culture, trends, and concerns while making recommendations on evidence-based practices and strategies to implement across the community. Those who live or work in Allamakee County are encouraged to attend!

Youth Mentoring at Cresco Family Fun Night
2023-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | East Park Cresco, IA, Cresco, IA
Let’s have some fun! Everyone is invited to the June Family Fun Night in East Park in Cresco from 5:00-8:00 p.m. There will be bouncy houses, food trucks, a balloon guy, and a special program at 6:00 p.m. Veterans will be honored at that time and kids will get to create a patriotic creation. Those in attendance of the special program will learn about the benefits available to veterans and about how folks can get involved in Youth Mentoring. An outdoor movie will begin at dusk.

Cresco Library Playgroup
2023-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States
Join us at the Library this MAY exploring SUMMER SAFETY! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance, and group activities exploring tips on how to kick off your Summer safely as a family. We will explore bike safety, water safety, and sun safety. We hope to see you there for some FUN, EXPLORING, & LEARNING!
Our target audience is ages five and under and their caregiver(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
For Information About Our Family Education Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

May Storytime - Postville
2023-05-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Postville Public Library, 235 W Tilden St, Postville, IA, 52162, United States
Join Ms. Rachel for May Storytime at the Postville Public Library on May 3rd, 17th & 24th. Our program includes a group read-aloud of aptly themed books, an activity or craft and fun take-home items. Come celebrate spring and help your child grow! Our program is designed to help your child learn through hands-on activity and interaction with you; their caregiver!
*Parents/caregivers are expected to accompany children during Storytime and are encouraged to interact with their child(ren) during the crafts/activities*
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates join our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Elma Library Playgroup
2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Elma Public Library, 710 Busti Ave., Elma, IA, 50628, United States

Lime Springs Library Playgroup
2023-05-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Lime Springs Public Library, 112 West Main St., Lime Springs, IA, 52155, United States

Riceville Library Playgroup
2023-05-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Riceville Public Library, 307 Woodland Ave 50466, Riceville, IA, 50466, United States

May Storytime - Robey Memorial/Waukon
2023-05-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Robey Memorial Library, 401 1st Avenue NW, Waukon, IA, 52101, United States
Join Ms. Rachel for May Storytime at the Robey Memorial Library in Waukon on May 16th . Our program includes a group read-aloud of aptly themed books, an activity or craft and fun take-home items. Come celebrate spring and help your child grow! Our program is designed to help your child learn through hands-on activity and interaction with you; their caregiver!
*Parents/caregivers are expected to accompany children during Storytime and are encouraged to interact with their child(ren) during the crafts/activities*
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates join our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/
