Helping Services For Youth & Families

ERASE Meeting (Winneshiek County Coalition)
2023-03-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, 905 Montgomery St., Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
The ERASE Coalition typically meets once a month for an hour to work towards our goal “Creating a healthier Winneshiek County through community collaboration.”
Those who live or work in Winneshiek County are encouraged to attend!

March Storytime - New Albin
2023-03-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-02 10:30 - 11:30 | New Albin Public Library, 176 Elm Street, New Albin, IA, 52160, United States
Join Ms. Rachel at the New Albin Public Library for March Storytime on the 2nd and 16th! The group read-aloud books will be stories of clouds, weather, spring, St. Patrick’s Day and more! Then an age-appropriate craft or activity will follow. Our program is designed to help your child learn through hands-on activity and interaction with you; their caregiver!
We can’t wait to learn and have fun together!
*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/

March Storytime - Postville
2023-03-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-01 17:00 - 18:00
Join Ms. Rachel at the Postville Public Library for March Storytime! Each Wednesday evening the group read-aloud books will be stories of clouds, weather, spring, St. Patrick’s Day and more! Then an age-appropriate craft or activity will follow. Our program is designed to help your child learn through hands-on activity and interaction with you; their caregiver!
We can’t wait to learn and have fun together!
*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/

Lime Springs Library Playgroup
2023-03-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Lime Springs Public Library, 112 West Main St., Lime Springs, IA, 52155, United States
Join us at the Library this March exploring Toddler Emotions! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance, and group activities exploring toddler emotions. Learn what social emotional development looks like for your toddler and learn some play activities to promote it at home. We hope to see you there for some FUN & LEARNING!
Our target audience is ages five and under, and their caregivers(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/

Riceville Library Playgroup
2023-03-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Riceville Public Library, 307 Woodland Ave 50466, Riceville, IA, 50466, United States

Healthy Fayette County Prevention Workgroup Meeting
2023-03-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Iowa State Extension and Outreach- Fayette County, 218 S Main St., Fayette, IA, 52142, United States
Healthy Fayette County Mission: Collaboration across sectors to meet the health needs of Fayette County residents by:

Building capacity
Increasing access to prevention and treatment services and interventions; and
Improving education and awareness

Vision: Improved quality of life for Fayette County residents.

Prevention 5 Coalition Meeting
2023-03-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Crestwood High School District Conference Room, 1000 Schroder Drive, Cresco, 52136
“Prevention 5 is a group of highly engaged citizens who strive to raise awareness on substance misuse, teen pregnancy, mental health, and overall wellness of the community.”
The Coalition typically meets once a month for an hour. Anyone who lives or works in Howard County is welcome to join us at a meeting and have a voice on ways to work towards achieving our Vision, which is that: “Howard County will be educated and have the knowledge to access resources to create a healthier and safer community for generations to come.”

Problem Gambling Training
2023-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Mentors, Mentors For A Day, community members, college students, and others are invited to join Sam Jennerjohn and Jenny Rose, Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist from Helping Services, for facts, resources, and ways to help prevent problem gambling. The training will emphasize sports betting. This training will be held via Zoom. You are encouraged to pre-register so that you receive bonus materials.
Pre-register at: www.bit.ly/register-gambling
Join the training at: www.bit.ly/p-gambling

How To Talk To Youth About Difficult Topics Training
2023-02-23 12:00 - 13:00
There are just some topics that it is hard to talk about-substance misuse, suicide, bullying, peer pressure, loss of a loved one, and others. This training will give you tools in your toolbox as a parent, teacher, mentor, youth group leader, or professional working with youth. This training will be lead by Kathy Schwartzhoff, Mentoring Coordinator and Certified Prevention Specialist. A special guest speaker will be on-board with more ideas to share. Those wishing to attend should pre-register so that they can receive bonus materials not sent to others. You can pre-register at www.bit.ly/talking-registration.
Join the training via Zoom at www.bit.ly/talking-training

February Storytime - New Albin
2023-02-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-09 10:30 - 11:30 | New Albin Public Library, 176 Elm Street, New Albin, IA, 52160, United States
Storytime is starting back up at the New Albin Public Library, just in time to help ease those winter blues! Join us February 9th & 23rd for group read-aloud, crafts, activities, take-home items and so much more! Our age-appropriate program is designed to help your child learn through hands-on activity and interaction with you; their caregiver!
We can’t wait to learn and have fun with you!
*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/

February Weekly Storytime - Postville
2023-02-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Postville Public Library, 235 W Tilden St, Postville, IA, 52162, United States
Starting on February 1st, Storytime will be weekly at the Postville Public Library! Join us Wednesday evenings for group read-aloud, crafts, activities, take-home items and so much more! Our age-appropriate program is designed to help your child learn through hands-on activity and interaction with you; their caregiver!
We can’t wait to learn and have fun with you!
*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/

Lime Springs Library Playgroup (Ages 5 and under)
2023-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Lime Springs Public Library, 112 West Main St., Lime Springs, IA, 52155, United States
Join us at the Library this February celebrating Children’s Dental Health Month & Healthy Eating! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and group activities exploring teeth, healthy eating, and learning the song “Have a Little Toothbrush.” Leave with some parent resources on how to prepare your child for dentist visits and fun, simple activities to make brushing teeth more enjoyable at home. We hope to see you there for some FUN & LEARNING!
Our target audience is ages five and under, and their caregivers(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/

Riceville Library Playgroup (Ages 5 and under)
2023-02-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Riceville Public Library, 307 Woodland Ave 50466, Riceville, IA, 50466, United States

Cresco Library Playgroup (Ages 5 and under)
2023-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States

February Storytime - Waukon
2023-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Robey Memorial Library, 401 1st Avenue NW, Waukon, IA, 52101, United States
Storytime at the Robey Memorial Library in Waukon is the perfect event to help ease those winter blues! Join us February 21st for group read-aloud, crafts, activities, take-home items and so much more! Our age-appropriate program is designed to help your child learn through hands-on activity and interaction with you; their caregiver!
We can’t wait to learn and have fun with you!
*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/

Calmar Library Playgroup (Ages 5 and under)
2023-02-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Calmar Public Library, 101 Washington St., Calmar, IA, 52132, United States

Snow Tubing & Sleigh Ride Youth Mentoring Group Event
2023-02-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, 7291 County Road 6 SW, Stewartville, MN
Let’s have some fun in the snow! Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of sleigh riding, snow tubing, hot chocolate drinking, and fun. All this fun will happen at Ironwood Springs Ranch near Stewartville, MN. Lunch and transportation will be provided. For those wishing to travel together, we will be traveling via a Townline bus leaving the Decorah office at 9:15 a.m. Please RSVP by Monday, February 13.
Time at the event site is from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Event time listed, does not include travel time.

Howard County Youth Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
2023-02-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
You can show your LOVE for Howard County’s mentoring program by attending the virtual February Steering Committee meeting. Agenda items include talking about the upcoming Bowl-A-Thon (March 26), all the activities during National Mentoring Month, and an update on matches. Please contact mentoring@helpingservices.org for more information.

Allamakee Prevention Advisory Meeting
2023-02-09 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!

Zumbini (Ages 5 and under)
2023-02-06 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/
