Helping Services For Youth & Families

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

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

February Weekly Storytime - Postville
2023-02-22 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/

February Storytime - New Albin
2023-02-23 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/

How To Talk To Youth About Difficult Topics Training
2023-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Iowa
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

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

March Storytime - Postville
2023-03-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Iowa
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/

March Storytime - New Albin
2023-03-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-16 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/

Prevention 5 Coalition Meeting
2023-03-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-10 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.”

Healthy Fayette County Prevention Workgroup Meeting
2023-03-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-11 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.

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

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

ERASE Meeting (Winneshiek County Coalition)
2023-03-17 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!

ZUMBINI
2023-03-20 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/

Calmar Library Playgroup
2023-03-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Calmar Public Library, 101 Washington St., Calmar, IA, 52132, United States

March Storytime - Waukon
2023-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Robey Memorial Library, 401 1st Avenue NW, Waukon, IA, 52101, United States
Join Ms. Rachel at the Robey Memorial Library for March Storytime on the 21st! 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/

Internet Safety Training
2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
What apps are youth using today? How can we as role models for youth encourage them to use the internet safely? These questions and more will be part of this interactive training being lead by Kathy Schwartzhoff, CPS and Mentoring Coordinator. Attendees who pre-register will get extra materials.
Pre-register at www.bit.ly/internetsafety-registration
Join the training at www.bit.ly/internetsafety-training

Elma Library Playgroup
2023-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Elma Public Library, 710 Busti Ave., Elma, IA, 50628, United States

2023 Youth Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon
2023-03-26 13:30 - 17:00 | King Pin Entertainment Center, 400 Heivly Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Let’s all raise money for Youth Mentoring in Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties! The Youth Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon is a time to have fun bowling. It is THE fundraiser for supporting mentors and mentees having great times together.
You do NOT have to be part of Youth Mentoring to participate. Visit www.helpingservices.org/ymbowl to learn more and get registered to bowl! Times will fill up quickly so get registered now!

Allamakee Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
2023-03-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Waukon Wellness Center, 1220 3rd Ave NW #101, Waukon, IA, 52172
Come and join a committed group of committee members who help guide and support the Allamakee Mentoring Program. To find out more, contact me*******@*************es.org

Cresco Library Playgroup
2023-03-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States

MY Club Steering Committee Meeting
2023-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Cresco Chamber of Commerce, 101 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, IA, 52136, United States
Howard County’s county-wide mentoring program, MY Club, has a Steering Committee that meets every other month for an hour. They help guide the program, recruit participants, and play a vital role in the success of the program. Are you from Howard County? Would you like to join this meeting? If so, contact me*******@*************es.org for more details.

Riceville Library Playgroup
2023-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Riceville Public Library, 307 Woodland Ave 50466, Riceville, IA, 50466, United States
Join us at the Library this APRIL exploring CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH & THE COLOR BLUE! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance, and group activities exploring the color blue. For the caregivers, we will talk about and explore what protective factors your community has available to families, and how these can be used to decrease potential child abuse where you live. We hope to see you there for some FUN, EXPLORING, & 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/
