Helping Services For Youth & Families

Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) in Fayette County
2022-09-21 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
A Training for Intervention Procedures or TIPS, is a skills-based certification training offered to any local businesses that sell or serve alcohol, and any volunteer organizations or groups that may be selling or serving alcohol.
TIPS is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. Proven effective, TIPS is designed to prevent over-intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. The training helps sellers/servers to become more confident and creates a safer work environment and a safer community. TIPS also helps local businesses, and other liquor license holders, by reducing their exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits.
A training will be held for Fayette County retailers on Wednesday, September 21 from 3:30-6:30 PM in Oelwein. This training is able to be provided at no cost to local businesses, and other groups who may be selling or serving alcohol, but registration is necessary. For more information, or to register for the training, contact Jenny Rose: jr***@*************es.org or call 563-387-1720.

Exploring Healthy Foods, Family Playgroup
2022-09-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Lime Springs Public Library, 112 West Main St., Lime Springs, IA, 52155, United States
Come explore HEALTHY EATING! Bring your kiddos for Storytime, Zumbini and a Group Activity exploring healthy eating. Leave with some resources including: tips for picky eaters, benefits of sign language during meal times, healthy snack ideas, eating the rainbow and reducing the risk of chocking at meal time. We hope to see you there for some FUN and LEARNING at this Helping Services Group Connection Event in September with the Lime Springs Library!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
Questions? Text (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Exploring Healthy Foods, Family Playgroup
2022-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Elma Public Library, 710 Busti Ave., Elma, IA, 50628, United States
Come explore HEALTHY EATING! Bring your kiddos for Storytime, Zumbini and a Group Activity exploring healthy eating. Leave with some resources including: tips for picky eaters, benefits of sign language during meal times, healthy snack ideas, eating the rainbow and reducing the risk of chocking at meal time. We hope to see you there for some FUN and LEARNING at this Helping Services Group Connection Event in September with the Elma Library!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
Questions? Text (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Healthy Fayette County Meeting
2022-09-20 13:30 - 15:30 | Fayette Community Library, 104 W. State St., Fayette, IA, 52142, United States
Hello Fayette County!
Come join us at the Healthy Fayette County quarterly meeting! This is a chance for all the workgroups that are a part of the Coalition to come together and work towards the mission and vision of Healthy Fayette County.

Exploring Healthy Foods, Family Playgroup
2022-09-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Calmar Public Library, 101 Washington St., Calmar, IA, 52132, United States
Come explore HEALTHY EATING! Bring your kiddos for Storytime, Zumbini and a Group Activity exploring healthy eating. Leave with some resources including: tips for picky eaters, benefits of sign language during meal times, healthy snack ideas, eating the rainbow and reducing the risk of chocking at meal time. We hope to see you there for some FUN and LEARNING at this Helping Services Group Connection Event in September with the Calmar Library!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
Questions? Text (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Exploring Healthy Foods, Family Playgroup
2022-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Phelps Park, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA 52101, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Come explore HEALTHY EATING! Bring your kiddos for Storytime, Zumbini and a Group Activity exploring healthy eating. Leave with some resources including: tips for picky eaters, benefits of sign language during meal times, healthy snack ideas, eating the rainbow and reducing the risk of chocking at meal time. We hope to see you there for some FUN and LEARNING at this Helping Services Group Connection Event in September with the Decorah Public Library! Phelps Park, Shelter 1
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
Questions? Text (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

La Crosse Queen River Boat Cruise Mentoring Group Event
2022-09-18 15:45 - 17:15 | 405 E Veterans Memorial Dr, La Crosse, WI
Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day are invited to enjoy a river boat cruise down the Mississippi. Come and join the fun! We need 30 people to make this event happen. Mentors For A Day (volunteers who spend time with an assigned youth) are needed. A meal will be provided.
Please RSVP by Monday, September 12.
Times listed for this event do NOT include travel time to and from La Crosse.

Zumbini in the Park
2022-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Phelps Park, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA 52101, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Come join Ms. Heather this Saturday for music, fun, learning and parent-child bonding through the power of music, while enjoying the great outdoors! 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. Phelps Park, Shelter 1
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
RSVP at (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

ERASE Meeting (Winneshiek County Coalition)
2022-09-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | 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!

All About Shapes - Library Storytime
2022-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Postville Library, 235 W Tilden St, Postville, 52162, United States
Join us for the All About Shapes Storytime! Our program will include a group read aloud, a fun craft that both kids and parents/caregivers can work on together, take home items and related information/resources. We’re looking forward to learning about shapes with you; while also having some fun! This is a Helping Services Group Connection event with the Postville Public Library.
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text (563)-380-1300
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Exploring Healthy Foods, Family Playgroup
2022-09-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Riceville Public Library, 307 Woodland Ave 50466, Riceville, IA, 50466, United States
Come explore HEALTHY EATING! Bring your kiddos for Storytime, Zumbini and a Group Activity exploring healthy eating. Leave with some resources including: tips for picky eaters, benefits of sign language during meal times, healthy snack ideas, eating the rainbow and reducing the risk of chocking at meal time. We hope to see you there for some FUN and LEARNING at this Helping Services Group Connection Event in September with the Riceville Library!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
Questions? Text (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Prevention 5 Coalition Meeting
2022-09-12 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.”

Tasty Thursday-Youth Mentoring Get To Know You
2022-09-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Sugar Bowl, 410 W. Water Street, Decorah
Tasty Thursdays location has changed to the Sugar Bowl’s downtown location! Mentors, mentees, family members, and those interested in finding out more about mentoring are invited to come and enjoy a tasty treat compliments of Sugar Bowl. Come for a few minutes, come for the hour, or come at a time that fits your schedule. There will be game playing, conversation, and deliciousness!

ERASE at NICC's Fall Fest
2022-09-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Northeast Iowa Community College, 1625 IA-150, Calmar, IA, 52132, United States
Come check out what the Winneshiek County ERASE Coalition is all about! They will an interactive table with information about the coalition, different initiatives, educational items for youth and parents, and some different give- away items at Northeast Iowa Community College’s annual Fall Fest event.

Winneshiek Medical Center Car Seat Check
2022-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Winneshiek Medical Center, 901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Free for parents, grandparents, caregivers or anyone who transports children in a vehicle. Offered by NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. No registration required. Call WMC OB Coordinator at 563-387-5361 for more information.
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Allamakee Prevention Advisory Meeting
2022-09-08 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!

Como Zoo Park and Conservatory Mentoring Group Event
2022-09-07 00:00
Mentors, mentees, waiting youth and Mentors ForA Day are invited to this all-day adventure! Youth Mentoring participants will travel by Hawkeye Stages Bus. From 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. attendees will explore the animal exhibits, enjoy the beauty of the conservatory, visit Como Town, and eat lunch.
RSVP for this fun-filled day by Monday, June 13. Mentors ForA Day are needed.

Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) in Winneshiek County
2022-08-29 16:30 - 19:30 | Toppling Goliath Brewery, Upper Level, 1600 Prosperity Road, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
A Training for Intervention Procedures or TIPS, is a skills-based certification training offered to any local businesses that sell or serve alcohol, and any volunteer organizations or groups that may be selling or serving alcohol.
TIPS is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. Proven effective, TIPS is designed to prevent over-intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. The training helps sellers/servers to become more confident and creates a safer work environment and a safer community. TIPS also helps local businesses, and other liquor license holders, by reducing their exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits.
A training will be held on August 29 from 4:30-7:30 PM in the upstairs of Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. in Decorah. This training is able to be provided at no cost to local businesses, and other groups who may be selling or serving alcohol, but registration is necessary. For more information, or to register for the training, contact Jenny Rose: jr***@*************es.org or call 563-387-1720.

Family Education Playgroup
2022-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States
Come join Ms. Heather for some fun play activities! Explore sensory play, art activities and an introduction to our NEW Zumbini program lead by a licensed Zumbini Instructor. There will be activities, storytime, music, parenting resources/information and much more! We hope to see you there for some FUN & LEARNING!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
RSVP 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's) Youth Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
2022-08-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
The expertise of Youth Mentoring’s friends is shared at this meeting. The meeting will take place over Zoom. Discussion items will include how to get more men involved in mentoring, deciding on events for the upcoming year, and an update on mentoring matches. Contact me*******@*************es.org for information on how you can be involved; then grab your coffee cup, turn on the computer, and enjoy visiting with your new friends who help shape Youth Mentoring in Howard County!

Healthy Fayette County- Prevention Team Workgroup
2022-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | ISU Extension & Outreach: Fayette County, 218 S. Main St., Fayette, IA, 52142, United States
Healthy Fayette County is a Coalition who’s mission is to: Collaborate 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

The Coalition currently has 3 workgroups which include: Nutrition, Prevention, and Mental Health. Anyone who lives or works in Fayette County is encouraged to attend and help work on Prevention efforts in Fayette County.

Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) for Clayton County
2022-08-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Clayton County Office Building, 600 Gunder Road, Elkader, IA, 52043, United States
A Training for Intervention Procedures or TIPS, is a skills-based certification training offered to any local businesses that sell or serve alcohol, and any volunteer organizations or groups that may be selling or serving alcohol.
TIPS is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. Proven effective, TIPS is designed to prevent over-intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. The training helps sellers/servers to become more confident and creates a safer work environment and a safer community. TIPS also helps local businesses, and other liquor license holders, by reducing their exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits.
A training will be held on August 18 from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Public Meeting Room of the Clayton County Office Building in Elkader. This training is able to be provided at no cost to local businesses, and other groups who may be selling or serving alcohol, but registration is necessary. For more information, or to register for the training, contact Jenny Rose: jr***@*************es.org or call 563-387-1720.

Sunflower Fun Playgroup
2022-08-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Postville Library, 235 W Tilden St, Postville, 52162, United States
The Postville Public Library is hosting a Storytime lead by Ms. Rachel, Family Educator from Helping Services for Youth & Families in Decorah. The theme is Sunflower Fun; please join us for a group book read aloud, crafts and a take home surprise!
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Youth Mentoring Pool & Pizza Party
2022-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Decorah Municipal Pool,, 701 College Dr, Decorah, IA
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, steering committee members, and family members are invited to a pizza & pool party.
Youth Mentoring will have the entire Decorah Municipal Swimming Pool to enjoy. Bring your swimwear, towels, and sunscreen. We will swim, share a meal together, socialize, and have fun. This event is open to ALL family members involved in Youth Mentoring.
Please RSVP by Monday, August 8. When you RSVP, please do so for ALL family members attending so plans can be made accordingly.

Tasty Thursday Youth Mentoring Opportunity
2022-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
It is time for ice cream!
Mentors, mentees, family members, and ya’ all who are interested in Youth Mentoirng, YOU are invited to Tasty Thursday.
Who should attend?

Mentors-It gives you a chance to be with your mentee, talk to mentoring staff, or visit with other mentors.
Mentees-YOU can come with your mentor or family members.
Family members-Parents and siblings are invited to come and enjoy!
Folks wanting to become involved- You can ask questions, visit with mentoring participants, and have fun!

What will happen at a Tasty Thursday event?

It’s ONE hour-You can stay longer, if you like. You can attend the whole time or just what works for you.
Tasty treats-Thanks to the generosity of Sugar Bowl, ice cream treats costs are donated. You can get a cone or a dish of ice cream with some toppings for FREE!
Play games-Mentoring staff bring board and card games for attendees to play, if they choose to. It’s always fun to learn a new game or play one that you greatly enjoy!
Visiting time-You can visit with mentoring staff and with other attendees as much as you wish. It’s great to share ideas!
EXTRAS-Sometimes mentoring staff will bring books, gift cards, or surveys to distribute or be completed. There may be a surprise waiting for YOU!

Allamakee Prevention Advisory Meeting
2022-08-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Jalapenos Mexican Cuisine, 142 S. Lawler St., Postville, IA, 52162, United States
