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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...
Come and join a committed group of committee members who help guide and support the Allamakee Mentoring Program. To find out more, contact mentoring@helpingservices.org
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...
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...
"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...
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.
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 mentoring@helpingservices.org for more...
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...
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...
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...
Helping Services for Youth & Families Family Education Team is partnering with Community Partnerships for Protecting Children (CPPC) to put on a FREE community event for families. These events are to bring community awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month and community resources through activities that the whole family can enjoy! Blue Family Day will include...
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...
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...
Winneshiek County's Building Bridges Through Mentoring is hosting a quarterly meeting. Attendees will discuss recruitment efforts to get 6 mentors for youth in the program by June 30th. Other important information will be discussed. For further details, contact mentoring@helpingservices.org
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...
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!
Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day are invited to attend this fun and creative event. Youth Mentoring participants will be lead by Katy Buck from Decorah Rocks on how to paint a rock. Each participant will get to take one rock home and create others that promote mentoring. Group members will also...
Helping Services for Youth & Families will be celebrating its 50th anniversary serving Northeast Iowa April 22, 2023.
Young adults (ages 15-20) are particularly vulnerable to beginning a cycle of unhealthy alcohol misuse. This virtual training has been prepared by Luther College nursing students. Key points to be shared are: local, state, and national statistics, the physiological impact on young people, ways to prevent misuse, how to help a friend, and resources. This...
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...