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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: ABUSE RESOURCES………………………………………………………………3
Chapter 2: ADOPTION…………………………………………………...........................5
Chapter 3: BEHAVIORAL, MENTAL, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES……………………………………………………………………………………………….6
CHAPTER 4: CONTINUING EDUCATION…………………….………………………….11
Chapter 5: COUNSELING………………………………………………………………………13
CHAPTER 6: DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL.…………………………………………….16
Chapter 7: DISABILITES………………………………………………………………………..19
Chapter 8: HOUSING AND BASIC LIVING………………………………………….....23
Chapter 9: PARENTING………………………………………………………………………..27
Chapter 10: PRENATAL, PREGNANCY, POSTNATAL………………………………31
Chapter 11: SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS…………………………………………………36
Chapter 12: SUPPORT GROUPS …………………………………………………………..43
Chapter 13: TEENAGERS ……………………………………………………………………..46
Chapter 14: MISCELLANEOUS……………………………………………………………...48
Chapter 15: HOTLINES …………………………………………….…………………………..51
Chapter 1: ABUSE RESOURCES
This chapter contains resources for those who are being abused in any way
AMANI COMMUNITY SERVICES
Culturally specific domestic violence and sexual assault agency serving African Americans in Black Hawk county, Linn county and also in Dubuque, IA. Staff provides counseling, outreach services, personal advocacy, legal advocacy, children’s programming and information and referrals.
Where: 2315 Falls Ave Suite 3, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-232-5660
Website: Amani-cs.org
ALLEN CHILD PROTECTION CENTER
Provides immediate assistance for children or dependent adults who may be victims of abuse, or have witnessed a crime.
Where: 212 W. Dale St. # 102, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-226-2345
Website: www.unitypoint.org
CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM
The Iowa Crime Victim Compensation Program helps victims with costs related to crimes injuries, both physical and emotional.
Where: Iowa Attorney General’s Office, Crime Victim Assistance Division, Lucas State Office Building, 321 East 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 1-800-373-5044 OR (515)281-5044
Website: https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/
FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S COUNCIL
The Family and Children’s Council is dedicated to preventing child abuse and strengthening families. Parenting education, sexual abuse prevention education, coordinated intake of referrals, baby safety project and other resources are available to families
Where: 316 West Fifth St. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-234-7600
Website: http://www.familyandchildrenscouncil.org
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON CHILD ABUSE AND PARENTING
Educational programs are offered on different aspects of child abuse including, prevention of child abuse, types of abuse according to the Iowa Code, and various programs on family issues for community groups. Videos and handouts are available with or without a speaker.
STEWARDS OF CHILDREN
Programming provides education for adults who care about children and want to know how to recognize and respond to child sexual abuse as well as create a safe environment to keep children safe from child sexual abuse.
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR BODY-SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION
A sexual abuse prevention program. The program is age appropriate for each group. It teaches children how to distinguish between positive, healthy touching and inappropriate, unwanted touching.
FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY
We provide safe shelter, confidential services, and housing assistance to individuals in crisis due to homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Where: 3835 W. 9th St. Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-234-0232
Website: https://www.fofia.org/
IOWA DOMESTIC ABUSE PROGRAM
The goal of this program is to prevent further battering by teaching alternative behaviors to violence. The program involves 24 weeks of two-hour sessions, and weekly homework.
Where: 527 E. 5th St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 1-800-485-8151
IOWA LEGAL AID
Free legal help with civil law problems for eligible low-income Iowans.
Where: 607 Sycamore St., Suite 304, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-7008
Website: http://www.iowalegalaid.org/
DOMESTIC ABUSE ADVOCACY
Attorney’s advice and assist clients in obtaining temporary or permanent protective orders from the court along with other services.
MERCYONE HORIZONS - HELP FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Substance abuse is a serious disease. Through counseling and education, Horizons helps patients and their families learn the most important thing about substance abuse and addiction – how to recover. To learn more, call or visit our website.
Where: 3421 W. 9th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-272-2873
Website: www.mercyone.org/behavioralhealth
RIVERVIEW CENTER
Provides sexual assault services, legal and medical advocacy, long and short term counseling, transition assistance for sexual violence survivors, and violence prevention education programs.
Where: 2055 Kimball Ave. #355, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-939-9599
WAYPOINT
A domestic violence victim service program that provides free confidential services for Black Hawk County.
Where: 2101 Kimball Ave. Suite 130 Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 1-800-208-0388
Website: http://www.waypointservices.org/
Chapter 2: ADOPTION
Agencies that are able to assist or facilitate adoptions and foster care cases.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Please contact or visit the website to get assistance with their adoption and foster care programs.
Where: 1407 Independence Ave., P.O. Box 7500, Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-291-2441
Website: https://dhs.iowa.gov/foster-care-and-adoption
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF ADOPTION AGENCIES
IAAA is a volunteer association of adoption professionals who are united in their professional and personal dedication to children. Members of IAAA make a commitment to provide the highest quality of service to children and families. Their members offer various adoption options including Special Needs Adoption, International Adoption, and Domestic Infant Adoption. Please explore their website to learn more about adoption opportunities in Iowa.
Phone: 515-249-3403
Website: http://www.iowaadoption.org/region/central-iowa/
Chapter 3: BEHAVIORAL, MENTAL, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES
This chapter has services that relate to personal health.
ADULT CRISIS STABILIZATION CENTER
This is a short term (5 day) program for people in a mental health crisis. They accept walk ins or referrals.
Where: 1440 W Dunkerton Rd Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-291-2455 ext. 4
ALLEN WOMEN’S HEALTH
Staff provides personalized care by listening to your healthcare concerns, answering your questions, and respecting your decisions regarding your healthcare. Specializing in the following women’s health services: pregnancy testing; yearly exams and pap tests, birth control (including emergency contraception), STD testing and treatment; and treatment of minor GYN problems. Staff provide prenatal education, support and connection to community resources, and assistance with completing a Medicaid application during pregnancy if needed. They also offer individual child birth and breastfeeding classes, if enrolled in the maternal health program. Anyone is welcome to participate in the programs.
Where: 233 Vold Drive, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-5090
Website: https://www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/clinic.aspx?id=399
BAKARI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC
Bakari is a behavioral health provider employing licensed therapists and professional counselors who are committed to providing high quality service and care to children and families.
Where: 515 Beech St. Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-883-3067
BLACK HAWK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
They can offer programs which cover some basic health needs such as cancer screenings, oral health services and STD clinic.
Where: 1407 Independence Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-291-2413
Website: http://co.black-hawk.ia.us/website_health/mainpage.htm
CARE FOR KIDS
Care for Kids is a program for children/persons (newborn through age 20 years) enrolled in Title 19/Medicaid, to help obtain health care. We can help with transportation to medical, dental, or counseling appointments, remind you of when your child’s health screening is due, and give information about community resources. Our goal is to help children grow and be healthy.
Where: Black Hawk County Health Department 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo 50703
Phone: 319-291-2413
CHILD CARE NURSE CONSULTANT
Provides health and safety information for parents and child care providers with children enrolled in childcare
Where: Black Hawk County Health Department 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo 50703
Phone: 319-291-2413
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING CONTROL PROGRAM
Free lead poisoning screenings, sponsored by the Black Hawk County Health Department, for children 12 months to 6 years of age. Referral and follow-up provided. Call for an appointment.
Where: Black Hawk County Health Department 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo 50703
Phone: 319-291-2413
CONDITT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE
Conditt Psychological Services started in 2003 and was previously located on 1st Street in Cedar Falls. The business moved in 2012 to the current office (Waterloo Road). The general culture of CPS is family oriented: making that effort to connect and grow as individuals, as professionals, and as a whole while providing a service to the Cedar Valley Community.
Where: 2412 Waterloo Rd. Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-277-1020
Website: https://conditt.org/
HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HEALTH CLINIC
This clinic is open to Hawkeye students and their dependent children. They have services for whether you are sick, managing a chronic health problem, working to develop a healthier lifestyle and other things.
Where: Hawkeye Community College, Health and Student Services Center, 1501 E. Orange Rd. P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-296-4224
Website: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA
LSI is a nationally accredited provider of early childhood in-home parent support and education, therapy, behavioral health, integrated health coordination, residential treatment, and other mental health services. LSI provides services to people with disabilities (supported community living and respite care), helps families in crisis. LSI serves people of all ages, genders, nationalities, religions, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
Where: 904 W. 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-233-3579
Website: http://lsiowa.org/
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN (PMIC)
LSI’s two residential treatment centers provide 24-7 mental health services for children with severe emotional or behavioral disorders. LSI’s Beloit campus in Ames serves children ages 5-13, and LSI’s Bremwood campus in Waverly serves youth ages 13-18. Residential placement is usually the last option after all other treatment options are exhausted. LSI’s program is family-focused with a trauma-sensitive approach to care. We also provide extracurricular activities, an optional spiritual life program and both on-campus and public school educational options.
MERCYONE PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
Free answers to your health care questions are as close as your phone. Just call us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for questions about your health care. Our registered nurses are specially trained to provide accurate answers to a wide range of health care questions on a confidential basis. From proper nutrition and exercise to recognizing the symptoms of a serious illness, a simple call puts you in touch with valuable health care information.
Phone: 319-272-2600
Website: www.MercyOne.org/PatientEngagement
MERCYONE WATERLOO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
MercyOne has dedicated psychologists, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed social workers who are committed to helping individuals identify, adapt, and effectively deal with difficult times. Individual, couple, and family therapy are available for adults, adolescents, and young children. We have staff members who are experts in the areas of play therapy for ages 4-12, child and adolescent behavior issues, ADHD, issues, eating disorders; just to name a few.
Where: 2750 St. Francis Dr., Waterloo, IA 50702
2802 Orchard Dr., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-272-8922 (Waterloo) / 319-272-9700 (Cedar Falls)
Website: www.mercyone.org/behavioralhealth
STILLPOINT ADOLESCENT PROGRAM
The Adolescent Behavioral Health Care Program is an evaluation program that provides hope and support to troubled teenagers (12-18 years old) and their families. Comprehensive help is available in dealing with family issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, and depression.
MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER SICK BAY
Sick Bay is a program designed to meet the needs of parents when their child (infant through adolescent) is temporarily too sick, or has a minor injury, and cannot go to child care or school. Sick Bay is a place where sick children can rest and be cared for by nursing professionals and volunteers. It is comforting to know your child is getting the care needed when you can’t stay home with him/ her.
Phone: 319-272-2506
Website: www.mercyone.org/sickbay
NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) BLACK HAWK COUNTY
The agency works with people who have mental illness, their families, partners and friends. It offers advocacy, education, and mutual support through free classes, support groups, and educational programs with speakers. One class, NAMI Basics, is for family members or primary caregivers of a child or adolescent with a mental health condition or symptoms without a diagnosis.
Please contact the agency if you have questions or would like to receive their bi-monthly newsletter, which includes a program calendar.
Where: Allen Hospital, 1825 Logan Ave., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-5263
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/namiblackhawkcounty
NORTHEAST IOWA FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER
Where: 2055 Kimball Ave., suite 101, Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-272-2112
Website: http://www.familypracticecenter.org/
NORTH IOWA ELITE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
This is a ten-day mental health program for individuals experiencing a decreased level of function due to a mental health condition. Referrals must be approved by a licensed mental health professional.
Where: 1440 W Dunkerton Rd Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-291-2455 ext. 6
PATHWAYS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES
Pathways Behavioral Services provides treatment for those dealing with substance, gambling and other mental health disorders. Evaluations; residential treatment and outpatient counseling; prevention and education programs such as DUI classes; medicated assistant treatment, detox center, and halfway housing are available. No one is turned away due to inability to pay.
Where: 3362 University Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-235-6571
Website: www.pathwaysb.org
PEOPLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc. (PCHC) is a private, non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary health and dental care to over 19,000 active patients in the Cedar Valley area of Iowa. We provide quality medical and dental care to anyone, regardless of age, race, nationality, employment, health insurance, income or location of residence.
Where: 905 Franklin St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-874-3000
Website: http://www.peoples-clinic.com/
UNITY POINT BLACK HAWK-GRUNDY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Provides a wide variety of community based mental health services to individuals, couples, and families residing in Black Hawk and Grundy counties. Some of the services offered include: individual, marital, group and family counseling, community support services to individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness, psychological testing, mental health services to at-risk youth in the schools, transitional services to individuals with a mental illness who are incarcerated in the prison system, mental health services to homeless.
Where: 3251 W. 9th St. Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-234-2893 & 1-800-583-1526
PEDIATRIC INTEGRATED HEALTH PROGRAM
Does your child struggle at school or home because of behavioral health issues? Medicaid-eligible families can enroll in a free program, Pediatric Integrated Health (PIH), to receive care coordination and family support services to help maximize your child’s potential. The PIH is a team of professionals working together with you, your child and your family to provide whole person, patient centered, coordinated care for children and youth with mental health or behavioral challenges. The team will consist of a registered nurse, social worker and a family support specialist. The benefits of PIH include improved communication and coordination of service providers, assistance in navigating the confusing system of care, and advocacy in getting the help you need.
UNITY POINT CLINIC PSYCHIATRY
We cover a broad range of behavioral and emotional concerns, from short-term personal situations to disabling illnesses and also postpartum depression. We can offer counseling and services that are specific to your goals. Treatments vary based on your individual, emotional, mental, physical and medication needs.
Where: 1824 W. 8th St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-277-0992
YWCA
The YWCA has a variety of programs, services and facilities to serve and support every member of the family. Programming includes parenting, case management, English instruction, gender-specific youth development, childcare for school age children and fitness, health and wellness classes and activities. Please call, visit their website, or Facebook, for information on current programs and activities.
Where: 425 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319)234-7589
Website: https://www.ywcabhc.org
Facebook: facebook.com/ywcabhc
HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES
Provides a wide array of fitness classes, wellness information and education, and health assessments and screenings to support individuals from 6 months through senior citizens. Fees apply and Financial Assistance is available based on household income and size. And some services are covered by health insurance. Please call YWCA Health & Wellness Services for more information.
CHAPTER 4: CONTINUING EDUCATION
This chapter contains opportunities to further your education at any age.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross serving greater Iowa offers courses that are available for anyone to take. These may include both infant and adult CPR training, babysitters training courses, and first aid courses. For a full listing of local services please call or visit the website for more information.
Phone: 515-243-7681
Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/iowa.html
CEDAR VALLEY IOWA WORKS
Cedar Valley Iowa Works offers vocational and training related services to youth, adults, and displaced workers including work readiness workshops, employment assistance, and retraining opportunities.
Where: 3420 University Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-291-2546
HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE- VAN G MILLER ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Hawkeye offers a high school completion program, an English language learning course, a citizenship course, and a family literacy program for all interested individuals.
Where: Hawkeye Community College 120 Jefferson St. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-296-4224
Website: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/
IOWA STATE EXTENSION OFFICE
They are committed to providing citizens with “Information for Everyday Living.” Iowa State University Extension offers education and information to the citizens of Iowa through the following areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Community and Economic Development, Families, and 4-H Youth Development. Please contact this agency for all of their current and available programming.
Where: 3420 University Ave. STE. B, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-234-6811
Website: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/
BUY EAT LIVE HEALTHY
This program helps families learn how to stretch their food dollars and make healthy food choices. Classes include a lesson, recipes, lesson enhancements, physical activity and food preparation. Stork’s Nest points may be earned.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION
ISU Extension and Outreach provides unbiased, research-based financial education across the lifespan to help families make decisions that improve and transform their lives. Education is provided through workshops, online classes, publications, blogs, toll-free hotlines, and connections to financial specialists.
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Iowa Workforce Development contributes to the economic security of Iowa’s workers, businesses and communities through a comprehensive statewide system of employment services, education and regulation of health, safety and employment laws.
Where: Cedar Valley Iowa Works, 3420 University Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-235-2123
Website: http://www.iowaworks.gov
MERCYONE WATERLOO BIRTH CENTER
MercyOne offers parenting courses on a few different topics. There are courses specifically for pregnant women such as Birth Empowerment and breastfeeding. MercyOne also offers a class that teaches infant and child CPR and a class for 10-15 year olds that teaches babysitting skills.
Where: 3421 W. 9th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-272-6519
Website: http://www.mercyone.org/birthcenter
PROMISE JOBS PROGRAM
Orientation, assessment, job-seeking skills, group and individual job search, job placement, job development, high school completion, adult basic education, GED, English as a second language, vocational classroom training, post-secondary education, work experience, unpaid community service, parenting skills training, monitored employment, unemployed parent work program.
Where: 3420 University Ave. STE. B, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-235-2123
Website: http://www.iowaworks.gov
UNI CENTER FOR URBAN EDUCATION (UNI-CUE)
UNI-CUE’s mission is to provide a positive environment for lifetime learning in which individuals may pursue and continue their educational goals and prepare for careers. They offer different courses and programs that work towards this.
Where: 800 Sycamore St. Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-273-4772
Website: https://eop.uni.edu/
Chapter 5: COUNSELING
The following agencies offer counseling services for different reasons.
AMANI COMMUNITY SERVICES
Culturally specific domestic violence and sexual assault agency serving African Americans in Black Hawk county, Linn county and also in Dubuque, IA. Staff provides counseling, outreach services, personal advocacy, legal advocacy, children’s programming and information and referrals.
Where: 2315 Falls Ave Suite 3, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-232-5660
Website: Amani-cs.org
CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE
Cedar Valley Hospice Grief Support Services provide comprehensive counseling, support services, and educational leadership on dying, death, and grief to the community. The goal of Grief Support Services is to help family members and friends adjust their lives after the death of a loved one. Grief Services are available to friends and family members of Cedar Valley Hospice patients, as well as anyone in the community who is grieving a loss due to death. Services are offered free of charge.
Where: 2101 Kimball Ave., Suite 401, Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-272-2002
Website: http://cvhospice.org/
GRIEF AND DEATH CONSULTATION
The Eucalyptus Tree educates people of all ages about death and grief experienced by children and families. We have educational presentations available for ages Pre-K to adult, and will travel to your location. The Eucalyptus Tree staff is available to provide crisis support to area schools.
GRIEF COUNSELING
Sometimes children need more than support and guidance. They may recommend individual counseling, family counseling, or play therapy for your child. The Eucalyptus Tree staff will make appropriate referrals and maintain contact with your family, school, or counselor regarding concerns about grief and loss.
GRIEF MENTORS
Volunteer mentors share fun and educational activities, designed by The Eucalyptus Tree staff to help children with grief and loss issues. Children meet with their mentor in our office or at their school for 4-6 sessions.
KATIE AND QUINCY KOALA
Mascots, Katie and Quincy Koala, will visit with 3-9-year-old children, offering friendship, support and hugs. The koalas bring lessons and activities, helping to guide difficult conversations and promote open family communication.
PARENT CONSULTATION
It’s not easy to talk about death and dying. Sometimes parents or other caring adults want information, resources, or someone to discuss ways to help a child. Our staff is available by phone or in person to provide you with advice, support, and information.
THE EUCALYPTUS TREE PROGRAM FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN
The Eucalyptus Tree program helps children who are grieving the death or terminal illness of someone special to them. Services of the Eucalyptus Tree program are available, free of charge, to children, their families and members of the community regardless of whether their loved one, friend or neighbor was a patient of Cedar Valley Hospice.
YOUTH SUPPORT VISITS
The Eucalyptus Tree staff will help to address the concerns and questions of young people. We will design an informative and supportive meeting to address the needs of individual family members in an age appropriate manner.
FAMILIES FIRST
Families First is one of the largest counseling and therapy services in Iowa. We offer in-home counseling and/or in-office therapy. These services are designed to help individuals, children and adults, develop and enhance the skills needed to assist them to cope with the day-to-day events.
Where: 3604 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 1-888-316-3025
Website: https://www.families-first.net/
HEART AND SOLUTIONS-A STRENGTH BASED COUNSELING AGENCY
Mental Health Therapy, Marriage and Family therapy, BHIS therapy, and play therapy
Where: 3261 University Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 1-800-531-4236
Website: www.heartandsolutions.net
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA
This agency is a licensed child-placing agency. Lutheran services include adoptive home studies, preparation for adoption, counseling for birth parents, and post-placement and legal services to children and families. They work with both foster care and adoption.
Where: 904 W. 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-233-3579
Website: https://lsiowa.org/foster-care-adoption/
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION SERVICES
LSI’s behavioral health intervention services (BHIS) help children and youth with a mental health diagnosis or serious emotional disturbance build skills in areas such as anger management, coping, healthy decision making, relationship building, and more. Services can occur in the home, office, or school setting.
THERAPY SERVICES
LSI’s therapy services provide child and adult therapy and mental health assessments by licensed professionals. LSI also provides play therapy in Waterloo. LSI typically does not have a waiting list for therapy. LSI accepts both Medicaid, also known as Title 19 insurance, and private pay cases.
MID-IOWA FAMILY THERAPY CLINIC INC.
Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic provides therapy to families of all types, children and adults. Services include BHIS, CSS, and Play therapy. We accept most insurance including Medicaid and private pay.
Where: 3275 W. 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-833-0072
Website: http://www.miftc.com/
NEW DIRECTIONS COUNSELING SERVICES
Provide a variety of outpatient mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. Some of these services include: individual, couples, family and group counseling, anger management, and substance abuse. New Directions also provides Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS), and psychological testing.
Where: 1310 Solar Dr., Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-232-2086
RIVERVIEW CENTER
Provides sexual assault services, legal and medical advocacy, long and short term counseling, transition assistance for sexual violence survivors, and violence prevention education programs.
Where: 2055 Kimball Ave. #355, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-939-9599
CHAPTER 6: DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL
This chapter contains information about childcare and early education services.
CEDAR VALLEY PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER
A full day program licensed to serve children ranging from ages 18 months to 11 years. Providing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
Where: 724 Lantz Ave. Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-268-1944
Website: http://www.cvpccc.com/
CENTRAL RIVERS CHILD FIND
Child find is a required part of the Individuals with Disabilities Act. IDEA requires states to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities aged birth to 21, who are in need of early intervention or special education services. Child Find can assist you with getting educational services for your child.
Where: 1521 Technology Parkway Cedar Falls, IA
Phone: 1-800-542-8375
Website: https://www.centralriversaea.org/
CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF NORTHEAST IOWA
Provides information and referrals to help parents locate child care services in a nineteen county area. Also help persons interested in starting the business of child care in their home or a center and offer child care provider training.
Where: 3675 University Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-233-0804 or 855-244-5301
Website: http://www.iowaccrr.org/
GRIN & GROW DAY CARE
Services are offered for children ages 6 weeks to five years. There are different scholarships that range in age grouping available to families. For qualifications and requirements about the scholarships please contact Grin and Grow Day Care.
Where: 608 W. 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-236-2063
Website: www.grinandgrowchildcare.org
INFANT AND TODDLER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Sliding fee scholarships available for infants, toddlers, and two year olds on half day or full day basis.
PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Enrollment is open to any child who is 4 years old before September 15th of the new school year. This program disregards parent income and is provided without cost between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:30 am, Monday through Friday during the school year. Wrap-around child care is available for purchase if care is needed before 9:00 am and after 11:30 am. Enrollment is limited for this scholarship.
HAWKEYE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Hawkeye Child Development Center (HCDC) is open to Hawkeye students, faculty, staff, and the general public to leave their children in a safe, healthy and caring environment. Children enrolled in the Center will be receiving educational development experiences and quality programming. Please call if interested in either location.
Haweye Child Development Center
Where: 1501 East Orange Rd. Waterloo, IA;
Phone: 319-296-4245
Hawkeye Child Development Center, a program of EPI
Where: 120 Jefferson St. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-296-4303
MERCYONE WATERLOO BIRTH CENTER
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center and University of Iowa Health Care are working together to bring enhanced care to Waterloo for newborn babies, women with high-risk pregnancies and children. MercyOne offers a variety of classes and support services for the entire family including prenatal, childbirth, breastfeeding, Lamaze, baby care basics, infant massage and baby sign language.
Where: 3421 W. 9th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-272-8000
Website: www.mercyone.org/birthcenter
SICK BAY
Sick Bay is a program designed to meet the needs of parents when their child (infant through adolescent) is temporarily too sick, or has a minor injury, and cannot go to child care or school. Sick Bay is a place where sick children can rest and be cared for by nursing professionals and volunteers. It is comforting to know your child is getting the care needed when you can’t stay home with him/her.
Where: 3421 W. 9th St., Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-272-2506
Website: www.mercyone.org/sickbay
TRI-COUNTY CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC.
Provides comprehensive child development services to families with children ages three to five in Black Hawk, Buchannan, and Grundy counties. Part day and full day services are available in center base program option. Services include: health, dental, nutrition, education, social services, as well as strong emphasis on parent involvement and parents as their child’s first and best teacher. Services are free to income eligible families.
Where: 205 Adams St., Suite 2, P.O. Box 1050, Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-235-0383
Website: http://www.tricountychildandfamily.org/
HEAD START
The Tri county child and Family Development Council Inc. supports a program at Cunningham, Irving, Lincoln, Lowell, Highland, Longfellow Annex, and Lou Henry. These programs are Waterloo Community Schools programs in partnership with Tri-County Child and Child and Family Development Council. The students must qualify for the program by income level, which must be poverty level or below. At these sites, special needs children are fully included in the program with qualified early childhood special needs teachers and para-professionals. The focus of these programs is development of the whole child with an emphasis on school readiness.
SHARED VISIONS
Sixteen children are enrolled in this program. There is a full time early childhood teacher and para-professional. A family style breakfast and lunch are included in the schedule. The parent component includes home visits, parent meetings, and parent-teacher and para-professional. A family style breakfast and lunch are included in the schedule. The parent component includes home visits, parent meetings, and parent-teacher conferences three times per year.
WATERLOO COMMUNITY SCHOOL PREKINDERGARTEN
Waterloo serves children that are four years of age on or before September 15th of the current school year. All Programs follow the Waterloo Schools academic calendar. Enrollment begins in February for the following fall class of students. Our centralized enrollment office is housed within our local Head Start partner, Tri-County Child & Family Inc., 205 Adams St., Waterloo, IA. Ph. (319)235-0383. Programs types include State Voluntary preschool, Shared Visions, or Head Start.
Where: 1516 Washington St. Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-433-1800
Website: http://www.waterlooschools.org/
YMCA
The YMCA offers many different programs for the whole family to engage in. Ranging from childcare to elderly fitness classes there is plenty of programs to suit you and your family’s needs. Please call, visit, or use the website for a full list of current programs and activities.
Where: 669 South Hackett Rd., Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-233-3531
Website: https://www.blackhawkymca.org/
CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER & PRESCHOOL
A full-day licensed child care program for children six weeks to five years old.
CHILD WATCH
A free drop in child care for family membership holders. A parent or adult guardian must remain in the facility
Chapter 7: DISABILITIES
This chapter contains programs that pertain to individuals with disabilities.
1ST FIVE
1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative is a program designed to serve families with children birth to five years old. 1st Five supports and educates medical providers on the importance of using screening tools to encourage early detection of developmental delays. Once a medical provider identifies a potential delay, a referral is sent to 1st Five who then provides support and connects the family with community resources. 1st Five also assists families with increased risk factors, such as, food assistance, domestic abuse, substance abuse, transportation concerns, housing resources, child care, parenting support and education, and more. Services provided by 1st Five are free to both the medical provider and family being served.
Where: Black Hawk County Health Department 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Phone: 319-292-2213
Website: https://www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/532/1st-Five-Program
ASPIRE-THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM INC.
Activities and outreach programs, primarily through partnership with horses. ASPIRE offers several different programs to choose from many of which involve riding. Camp Hope is a five-day camp held during the first week of August.
Where: 8100 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-296-0964
Website: http://www.aspiretrp.org/
CENTRAL RIVERS: AEA CHILD FIND
Child find is a required part of the Individuals with Disabilities Act. IDEA requires states to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities aged birth to 21, who are in need of early intervention or special education services. Child find can assist you with getting educational services for your child.
Where: 1521 Technology Parkway Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 1-800-542-8375
Website: https://www.centralriversaea.org/
CENTRAL RIVERS: EARLY ACCESS SERVICES
Early ACCESS is Iowa’s system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with or at risk for developmental delays. They work by connecting you to local resources. Please visit website to get connected.
Where: 1521 Technology Parkway Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 1-800-542-8375
Website: https://www.centralriversaea.org/special-education/student-family-services/early-childhood/
CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF NORTHEAST IOWA
Provides information and referrals to help parents locate child care services in a nineteen county area. Also help persons interested in starting the business of child care in their home or a center and offer child care provider training.
Where: Exceptional Person’s Inc., Deery Center, 3675 University Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 1-855-244-5301 OR 319-233-0804
Website: http://www.iowaccrr.org/
CHILD HEALTH SPECIALTY CLINICS
To assure a systems oriented approach to care for Iowa’s children and youth with special health care needs. This program works with 0 to 21 year olds.
Phone: 866-219-9119
Website: www.chsciowa.org
RAP
Connects families to services for their child with autism spectrum disorders.
Phone: 866-219-9119 ext. 1
Website: www.chsciowa.org/rap
Email: [email protected]
EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS, INC
EPI provides many services focused on supporting adults with disabilities and families. These services are focused on two identified service groups - persons with disabilities and families in the community with child care needs. Please visit their website or call them for more information on different programs.
Where: 760 Ansborough Ave. P.O. Box 4090, Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-232-6671
Website: http://www.episervice.org/
SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING
We assist persons with disabilities in gaining the skills needed to successfully participate in their community.
IOWA COMPASS
Iowa compass offers free information and program referrals to thousands of local, state, and national organizations for people with health related conditions and disabilities. Please visit their website or call for more information.
Where: 100 Hawkins Dr. #295, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 800-779-2001
Website: www.iowacompass.org
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA
Lutheran Services in Iowa provides different programs based on your needs in caring for family members with disabilities. Their programs include respite care and supported community living. For a full list of current programs please visit their website or call.
Where: 904 W. 4th St. Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-859-3579
Website: https://lsiowa.org/sfpd/
RESPITE CARE
LSI provides respite care for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to help give family caregivers a break from the demands of caregiving. Respite is provided in the family’s home, a respite home or a safe group environment. LSI has a large network of respite providers who are highly trained to work with people of diverse backgrounds
SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING
LSI’s supported community living services teach independent living skills for children and adults with chronic mental illness or intellectual disabilities. We’re here to help each person achieve their goals— whether it’s learning how to safely make new friends or how to live independently.
MAGICAL MIX KIDS
A non-profit organization created to provide a worry-free vacation for chronically and terminally ill children of the Cedar Valley area. The program consists of an annual trip to Disney World for families in need. Applications can be found on the website.
Where: 721 Shirley St. Cedar Falls, IA
Phone: 319-277-1918
Website: http://www.magicalmixkids.org/
MERCYONE EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTION (EDI) PROGRAM
Families with a child who has developmental delays or a disability face many challenges. The MercyOne Early Developmental Intervention (EDI) program recognizes these challenges and has pediatric trained professionals who are dedicated to helping each child communicate, play, move, learn, and live life to the fullest. The EDI program provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services for children of all ages. Children with a variety of developmental delays and medical conditions are seen by EDI.
Where: 3421 W. 9th St. Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-272-5600
Website: www.mercyone.org/EDI
THE ARC OF CEDAR VALLEY
The Arc of Cedar Valley is a program designed to connect families and individuals with services and resources within the community. This includes inclusion programs at school, employment, and housing.
Where: 760 Ansborough Ave., P.O. Box 4090, Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-232-0437
Website: http://www.arccv.org/
THE JESSE COSBY CENTER
The Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center has been a multicultural multigenerational service provider for individuals and families. Including, senior services with an adult day center, meals on wheels, and the youth summer feeding program, throughout Black Hawk County for 50 years. The center also provides services for the disabled, the sick, shut-ins, the homeless and low-income households in crisis. By providing connections to financial assistance programs and services.
Where: 1112 Mobile St., Waterloo, IA, 50703
Phone: 319-234-1793
Website: http://www.jessecosby.org/
Chapter 8: HOUSING AND BASIC LIVING
This chapter has resources for housing assistance, emergency shelters, and basic necessities like food assistance.
BLACK HAWK COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services provides assistance to people who need help with rent, utilities, and burial assistance. The assistance program is designed to provide short-term emergency type assistance to persons lacking the resources to meet their basic needs for energy and shelter.
Where: 1407 Independence Ave. Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-292-2261
CEDAR VALLEY HOSPITALITY HOUSE
A daytime homeless shelter.
Where: 1003 Mulberry St., Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-234-1311
Website: www.cvhospitalityhouse.net
EYE OF THE NEEDLE
They provide basic needs services such as clothes, laundry vouchers, household items, emergency food assistance, transportation for school, work and doctor appointments, work clothes and school uniforms. Please call for more information. They do not help with rent or utilities assistance.
Where: 2327 Falls Ave Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-215-6151
FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY
To provide safe shelter, confidential services, and housing assistance to individuals in crisis due to homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Where: 3835 W. 9th St. Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-234-0232
Website: https://www.fofia.org/
HOUSE OF HOPE
House of Hope is a 2-year transitional program for homeless single women with children. The program provides support and personalized case management to help women identify and attain changes to achieve sustainability, independence and self-sufficiency for their families.
Where: 845 W. 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-232-3823
Website: www.houseofhopeccd.org
IOWA HEARTLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Our Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Our Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Where: 803 W. 5th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-235-9946
Website: www.webuildhabitat.org
LOVE INC.
Love INC serves individuals in need who live in the Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Evansdale zip codes. Once Love INC receives an initial request, a volunteer will contact you by phone to complete your request. The Clearinghouse is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Love INC does not distribute cash, but we can connect people with the following services at our Clearinghouse: Baby Essentials, Bus Passes and Gas Cards, Finances, Food Boxes/Essentials, Furniture/Appliances, Home Repair, In-Home Support, Kitchen Essentials, Medical Supplies, Moving Assistance, Shoes, and Transportation.
Phone: 319-266-1264
Website: www.loveinccv.org
BEGIN NOW PROGRAM
Begin Now is a learning environment for everyone! We offer motivated individuals a place to find community, build skills, and begin the journey to a transformed life. Classes, dinner, and childcare are free and participants have an opportunity to earn weekly gift cards. Each class session is 10 weeks long and covers various content such as: goal setting, budgeting, parenting, stress relief, boundaries, and more.
NORTHEAST IOWA FOOD BANK
Our mission is to provide nutritious food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Northeast Iowa, while offering hunger education programs to the community and those in need. The Northeast Iowa Food Bank has 7 different programs that aim to help close the meal gap in Northeast Iowa. Those programs include; Cedar Valley Food Pantry, Backpack Program, Elderly Nutrition Program, Kids Café, Mobile Food Pantry, and Summer Feeding.
Where: 1605 Lafayette St. Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-0507
Website: http://www.northeastiowafoodbank.org/Programs/ CedarValleyFoodPantry.aspx
OPERATION THRESHOLD
This agency offers education and services to help people meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient. Operation Threshold offers many different types of services. Please contact the agency by phone or visit the website for a full and current listing of programs. All Operation Threshold programs have Spanish, Bosnian, Burmese and French interpreters available (by appointment).
Where: 1535 Lafayette St. P.O. Box 4120, Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-291-2065
Website: http://www.operationthreshold.org
AFFORDABLE RENTALS IN WATERLOO
Canterbury and Kingswood Apartments in Waterloo.
CRISIS ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance is provided for income eligible household facing crisis situations such as utility disconnection, emergency fuel deliveries, and furnace repair/replacement
DISASTER ASSISTANCE
The Iowa Individual Program provides grants up to $5,000 for income eligible households who have been impacted by a natural disaster and live in an area declared a disaster area by the Governor.
LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP supplements winter heating costs for low income families, provides emergency furnace repairs or replacement for those are income eligible. Applications are accepted from November 1st through April 30th; however, the elderly, disabled and those with a disconnect notice are eligible to apply early- starting October 1. Applications are processed on a first-come, first served basis.
POCKET CHANGE
Limited financial assistance is provided for income eligible households needing to attain or retain self-sufficiency when other assistance is not available.
RENT WISE
Participants learn about the tenant/landlord law and their rights as a tenant. Please call for times and dates and also to RSVP.
TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA assists individuals and families in securing safe, affordable housing. This program provides eligible participants with the full rental deposit and 70 % of the first month’s rent. Must be homeless or in a near homeless situation to qualify.
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
The weatherization program helps reduce the heating and cooling costs in an effort to reduce energy consumption and increase comfort in eligible participant homes. Weatherization assistance is dependent upon an evaluation of the home which can be either owner-occupied or a rental. Weatherization benefits include: Insulation, Furnace repair or replacement, water heater repair or replacement, safety checks for gas leaks, replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators and freezers.
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army assists people in many different ways. They can provide monetary assistance for rent, finding a shelter, temporary housing, utilities, or just groceries. They also have services within the facility itself that serve the needs of the community such as serving lunch several days of the week. Please call for a full listing of available services.
Where: 89 Franklin St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-9358
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org/
ALL PURPOSE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
This includes gas vouchers for out-of-town medical appointments, prescription co-pays, state ID replacement costs, bus passes for the women’s and men’s shelter residents only, and other incidental items.
EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER
The emergency homeless shelter is offered to both women, children, and men. The facility is located in Waterloo but residents from anywhere in the United States are accepted. Residents have full access to all the Salvation Army’s resources and care management services.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
The Salvation Army provides several types of food assistance. Please call to check available times and days services are available.
SEASONAL ASSISTANCE
During Christmas time, The Salvation Army provides assistance in the form of toys for children, food (both perishable and nonperishable), and gifts for seniors. Please call for information if interested.
SECTION 8 HOUSING CONTACTS
Where: City of Cedar Falls, 220 Clay St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-273-8669
Where: Waterloo Housing Authority, 620 Mulberry St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-233-0201
Where: Evansdale Municipal Housing Authority, 119 Morrell Court, Evansdale, IA 50707
Phone: 319-234-0385
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Can offer emergency rent and utility aid after help has been received from county services. Please call to set up an appointment.
Where: 320 Broadway St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-232-3366
Website: http://www.svdpusa.org/Home.aspx
THE JESSE COSBY CENTER
The Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center has been a multicultural multigenerational service provider for individuals and families. Including, senior services with an adult day center, meals on wheels, and the youth summer feeding program, throughout Black Hawk County for 50 years. The center also provides services for the disabled, the sick, shut-ins, the homeless and low-income households in crisis. By providing connections to financial assistance programs and services.
Where: 1112 Mobile St., Waterloo, IA, 50703
Phone: 319-234-1793
Website: http://www.jessecosby.org/
WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-LEAD HAZARD CONTROL
A program that works with landlords and home owners to assist with the removal of lead in homes. Eligible participants must have children under the age of 6 and also meet income requirements.
Where: Community Development, Carnegie Annex, Suite 202, 620 Mulberry St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-291-4429
Website: http://www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com/departments/community_development/index.php
Chapter 9: PARENTING
This chapter has programs that parents might find useful.
CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY
Provides customer service and information for Iowa’s child support offices to both custodial and non-custodial parents.
Where: 501 Sycamore St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-291-2646
Website: www.childsupport.ia.gov
CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE CLASS
A Hawkeye Community College sponsored class for parents who are seeking divorce or custody change.
Where: Contact Hawkeye College, 1501 East Orange Rd. P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-277-2490
Website: http://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/
FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S COUNCIL
The Family and Children’s Council is dedicated to preventing child abuse and strengthening families. Parenting education, sexual abuse prevention education, coordinated intake of referrals, baby safety project and other resources are available for families.
Where: 316 West Fifth Street Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-234-7600
Website: http://www.familyandchildrenscouncil.org
EMPOWERING PARENTS
Group based parent education that focuses on nurturing parenting skills, parent support and access to community resources. Programming occurs in the group setting on a weekly basis for eight consecutive weeks and is open to parents residing in Black Hawk County with children ages birth to twelve. Sessions are offered in the fall and spring. There is no cost for this program, but pre-registration is required.
PARENT CONNECTION
A weekly parent education program that focuses on parent education, support and access to community resources. Programming occurs within the home setting, on a one-on-one basis with the parent and is open to parents residing in Black Hawk County with children ages birth to twelve. There is no cost for this program.
PARTNERS FOR PARTNERING FAMILIES
The purpose of the Partners for Parenting Families is to have one point of contact for home based and parenting services for families with pregnant women and/or children through age 5 living in Black Hawk County. The partners work together to connect families with services that best fit their goals and needs, bring together resources, reduce duplication in services, identify and address gaps services and help prepare children for school.
IOWA FATHERS
A website providing support and helpful resources for fathers. Also includes information on child support, divorce, and legal issues
Website: http://www.iowafathers.org/
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA
LSI is a nationally accredited provider of early childhood in-home parent support and education, therapy, behavioral health, integrated health coordination, residential treatment, and other mental health services. LSI provides services to people with disabilities (supported community living and respite care), LSI serves people of all ages, genders, nationalities, religions, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
Where: 904 W. 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-233-3579
Website: https://lsiowa.org/early-childhood/
FAMILY, SAFETY, RISK, AND PERMANENCY SERVICES
LSI’s family, safety, risk and permanency services (FSRP) help provide parent education, support and community resources to families who are being investigated for child abuse or neglect. Our services wrap around the family to prevent abuse or re-abuse and keep a home stable. Referrals for this program come from the Department of Human Services (DHS).
HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS (HOPES)
A voluntary and free Home Visitation program to help with life’s stresses in parenting a new born. This program is for pregnant women or families that have just given birth to a child. A home visitor will help you work on building family strengths, learn strategies for positive parenting, help build parent-child interactions, encourage healthy development and link/provide resources plus more.
OPERATION THRESHOLD
This agency offers education and services to help people meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient. Operation Threshold offers many different types of services. Please contact the agency by phone or visit the website for a full and current listing of programs. All Operation Threshold programs have Spanish, Bosnian, and Burmese interpreters available (by appointment).
Where: 1525 Lafayette, P.O. Box 4120, Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-291-2065
Website: http://www.operationthreshold.org
NEST PROGRAM
The Nest program is a parent education program for income-eligible families with children prenatal through 5 years of age. Parents earn incentive points for attending: parenting and preventative educational classes, keeping doctors’ appointments and other healthy behaviors. They can also earn points for meeting with other home visitation program family workers.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT)
A voluntary school readiness home visitation programs for income-eligible families that provides the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their Prenatal through 5-year-old children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
PARENT PARTNERS
This program works with parents who are involved in DHS to help them get their children back. They act as an advocate to help guide the parents through the process. This program serves Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Grundy, Franklin, and Marshall counties.
Phone: 319-961-2250
Website: http://dhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/parentpartner/families
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army assists people in many different ways. They have both monetary assistance and programs for both youth and adults. Please call for a full listing of available services.
Where: 89 Franklin St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-9358
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org/
PATHWAY OF HOPE PROGRAM
This program is designed for families in poverty, helping break the cycle of generational poverty through a strengths-based, comprehensive approach that acknowledges and addresses the different forms poverty takes. It is meant for households that have at least one child under the age of 18. Participants become active partners in the service-provision process, engaging in their need resolution in a way that builds skills, confidence, and new ways of identifying and addressing issues.
TOGETHER FOR YOUTH
Geared toward adolescent pregnancy prevention and a teen parent support network. They provide information and resources for teens, parents and professionals in the Cedar Valley. There are many different services available through this program. Please call or visit the website for a full listing of services.
Where: 229 E Park, IA 50703
Phone: 319-274-6768
Website: https://www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/together-for-youth. aspx
YWCA
The YWCA has a variety of programs, services and facilities to serve and support every member of the family. Programming includes parenting, case management, English instruction, gender-specific youth development, childcare for school age children and fitness, health and wellness classes and activities. Please call, visit their website, or Facebook, for information on current programs and activities.
Where: 425 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319)234-7589
Website: https://www.ywcabhc.org
Facebook: facebook.com/ywcabhc
PARENTS ACHIEVING SUCCESS WITH SUPPORT (PASS)
This program is for parents between 20-30 years old, and offers parenting education and support along with life skills such as budgeting and how to access community resources. Transportation, childcare and a meal are offered at no cost to families. PASS is an Iowa Family Support credentialed program.
Chapter 10: PRENATAL, PREGNANCY, POSTNATAL
The programs found in this chapter cover pregnancy into early infancy.
1ST FIVE
1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative is a program designed to serve families with children birth to five years old. 1st Five supports and educates medical providers on the importance of using screening tools to encourage early detection of developmental delays. Once a medical provider identifies a potential delay, a referral is sent to 1st Five who then provides support and connects the family with community resources. 1st Five also assists families with increased risk factors, such as, food assistance, domestic abuse, substance abuse, transportation concerns, housing resources, childcare, parenting support and education, and more. Services provided by 1st Five are free to both the medical provider and family being served.
Where: Black Hawk County Health Department 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Phone: 319-292-2413
Website: http://idph.iowa.gov/1stfive
ALLEN HOSPITAL
Allen Hospital Birthing Center is a resource for those who are pregnant or may become pregnant. The hospital offers many different resources and classes such as Lamaze, early parenting, childbirth, breastfeeding, and many others. To find out which classes are currently available you can visit, call, or go to the website for more information.
Where: 1825 Logan Ave., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-3620
Website: http://www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/birthing-center.aspx
ALLEN OB/GYN
Comprehensive obstetrical, infertility and gynecological services are provided by a fully accredited health care team.
Where: 146 W. Dale St., Suite 102, Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-235-5050
Website: https://www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/clinic.aspx?id=518
BREASTFEEDING CLASS
This class is intended for participants who plan to nurse their child and is free of charge to those who attended a Lamaze, Childbirth or Labor and Birth Class at Allen Hospital. Support and helpful suggestions are included in class content. Coaches are encouraged to attend.
CHILD BIRTH CLASS
These classes are designed to prepare the expectant parent(s) for the childbirth experience with up-to-date information, a positive attitude and techniques to assist them through labor and delivery. Classes should be taken in late pregnancy (seven to nine months). Class size is limited and enrollment is first come, first served. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.
EARLY PARENTING CLASS
The Early Parenting Class is provided free to individuals who have attended either a Lamaze, Childbirth or Labor and Birth Class at Allen Hospital. This class is designed to provide information about the newborn. Postpartum issues for mom, hospital policies, car seat safety and infant safety issues will also be covered.
INFANT MASSAGE CLASS
These classes are a relaxing and bonding time for both parents and infants. Massage helps promote better sleep for infants, and aids in growth and development of infants. Infant Massage Classes are taught by Mary Lehman, RN, BSN. Mary is certified by the International Association of Infant Massage. These classes are best for parents with infants from 12 weeks up to the age of 10 months old. Please call Mary at (319) 231-5377 for more information on dates, cost and location.
LABOR AND BIRTH CLASS
The Labor and Birth Class is designed to provide participants with up-to-date information about labor and delivery. Some comfort strategies during labor and relaxation techniques will be included in the class content. It should be taken in the last trimester of pregnancy.
LAMAZE CLASS
Breathing techniques will be taught at each class
ALLEN WOMEN’S HEALTH
Staff provides personalized care by listening to your healthcare concerns, answering your questions, and respecting your decisions regarding your healthcare. Specializing in the following women’s health services: pregnancy testing; yearly exams and pap tests, birth control (including emergency contraception), STD testing and treatment; and treatment of minor GYN problems. Staff provide prenatal education, support and connection to community resources, and assistance with completing a Medicaid application during pregnancy if needed. They also offer individual child birth and breastfeeding classes, if enrolled in the maternal health program. Anyone is welcome to participate in the programs.
Where: 233 Vold Drive, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-5090
Website: https://www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/clinic.aspx?id=399
ALTERNATIVES CRISIS PREGNANCY & PREVENTION CENTER
Serving families since 1991 with pregnancy tests, STD testing for both men and women, ultrasounds, parenting programs for men and women, post abortion bible study, education, material assistance and support. All services are free and confidential.
Where: 1006 Decathlon Dr., Waterloo, 50701
Phone (call or text): 319-535-2720
Website: http://www.alternativescenter.org
FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S COUNCIL
The Family and Children’s Council of Black Hawk County is dedicated to preventing child abuse and strengthening families. Parenting education, sexual abuse prevention education, coordinated intake of referrals, baby safety project and other resources are available for families.
Where: Family & Children’s Council
316 W. 5th St. Waterloo, IA 50701 Suite A
Phone: 319-234-7600
Website: http://www.familyandchildrenscouncil.org
PARTNERS FOR PARENTING FAMILIES
The purpose of the Partners for Parenting Families is to have one point of contact for home based and parenting services for families with pregnant women and/or children through age five living in Black Hawk County. The partners work together to connect families of pregnant women and/or children through age five living in Black Hawk County with resources in the community. The partners work together to connect families with services that best fit their goals and needs, bring together resources, reduce duplication of services, identify and address gaps services and help prepare children for school.
LA LECHE LEAGUE
A non-profit, mother to mother breastfeeding group with accredited leaders who provide breastfeeding information, telephone help, and support for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Please call for meeting time and location.
Phone: 319-234-2374 or 319-939-7453
Website: http://www.llli.org
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA
LSI is a nationally accredited provider of early childhood in-home parent support and education.
Where: 904 W. 4th St., Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-233-3579
Website: https://lsiowa.org/early-childhood/
HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS (HOPES)
If you are facing stress, questions, or concerns as a parent and would like support, LSI’s HOPES program can help. This free and voluntary program for parents of children prenatal to age five tracks child development, provides community resources, helps children and families achieve their goals and more. A LSI family support worker can visit parents in their home to provide assistance.
MERCYONE WATERLOO BIRTH CENTER
MercyOne and University of Iowa Health Care are working together to bring enhanced care to Waterloo for newborn babies, women with high-risk pregnancies, and children. MercyOne Waterloo Birth Center offers a variety of classes and support services for the entire family including: prenatal, childbirth, breastfeeding, Lamaze, baby care basics, infant massage and baby sign language.
Where: 3421 W. 9th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-272-8000
Website: www.mercyone.org/birthcenter
BABY BASICS
Be prepared to care for your baby with confidence.
BIRTH EMPOWERMENT
This four-class Lamaze series will educate you and your partner on the entire birth experience.
BREASTFEEDING CLASS
Learn all of the basics of breastfeeding.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION PROGRAM
This program offers many prenatal and postpartum classes to help you get ready for the birth and care of your baby.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS INFANT AND CHILD CPR
Get hands on practice in infant and child CPR and first aid instructions for choking.
MILK DEPOT
Waterloo Medical Center accepts human milk donations as a Milk Depot in cooperation with the University of Iowa’s Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa. Breastfeeding women have the opportunity to become human milk donors to benefit babies across Iowa. Human milk is the perfect food to help nourish premature and low weight babies. All of the donated milk collected and stored by Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa is pasteurized. After pasteurization, it is tested for bacteria. Most immunologic and nutritional components of human milk remain intact after pasteurization. For more information about becoming a donor, visit: www.uihealthcare.com/milkbank.
PREPARING FOR LABOR
This class is designed to educate women and their partners on the birth experience without the time commitment of a multi-class experience.
SAFE HAVEN ACT
The Safe Haven Act is a law that allows parents, or another person who has the parent’s authorization, to leave an infant up to 14 days old at a hospital or health care facility without fear of prosecution for abandonment. Waterloo Medical Center is a Safe Haven facility.
SIBLING CLASS
Prepares children for the arrival of a new brother or sister.
NORTHEAST IOWA FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER
In addition to other services Family Practice Center provides a team approach to pre and postnatal care. Services may include one-on-one education with a nurse, dietitian or social worker.
Where: 2055 Kimball Ave., Suite 101, Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-272-2112
Website: http://www.familypracticecenter.org
OPERATION THRESHOLD
This agency offers education and provides services to help low income people meet their basic needs and create opportunities for self-sufficiency. Operation Threshold offers many different types of services. Please contact the agency by phone or visit the website for a full and current list of programs. All Operation Threshold programs have Spanish, Bosnian and Burmese interpreters available (by appointment).
Where: 1535 Lafayette St. Waterloo Iowa
Phone: 319-291-2065
website: http://www.operationthreshold.org
NEST PROGRAM
The Nest program is a parent education program for income-eligible families with children prenatal through five years of age. Parents earn incentive points for attending: parenting and preventative educational classes, keeping doctors’ appointments and other healthy behaviors. They can also earn points for meeting with other home visitation program family workers.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM
A voluntary school readiness home visitation program for income-eligible families that provides the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their Prenatal through five-year-old children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC)
WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children for pregnant and post-partum women with children up to age five. The WIC program provides nutrition education, breast feeding peer counseling and funds on e-WIC cards to support the purchase of healthy foods.
SAFE HAVEN
The Safe Haven Act is a law that allows parents - or another person who has the parent's authorization - to leave an infant up to 30 days old at a hospital or health care facility without fear of prosecution for abandonment. A parent may also contact 911 and relinquish physical custody of an infant up to 30 days old to a first responder of the 911 call.
Website: http://dhs.iowa.gov/safe-haven
TOGETHER FOR YOUTH
Working collaboratively to improve adolescent sexual health outcomes and strengthen young families. Together for Youth offers a package of adolescent sexual health programming and a weekly support and education group for pregnant and parenting teens and their children.
Where: 229 E Park 50703
Phone: 319-274-6768
Facebook: Together for Youth (Waterloo)
Website: http://www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/together-for-youth.aspx
YOUNG PARENTS TOGETHER
This group provides weekly support and education for pregnant and parenting teens. A meal, free books, Nest points, and other incentives are provided. Participants are also eligible to use the food pantry to take home food each week. Assistance with transportation is available for getting to and from group. A mental health provider, nurse, child development assessments, parent and child interactions are available each week. Representatives from community resources are regularly brought to YPT for easy enrollment into other programs.
TRI-COUNTY CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC.
Tri-County Child and Family Development programs serve families with children through school age, as well as families expecting a child by providing building blocks for success. Part of the National Head Start Program.
Where: 205 Adams St, Suite 2, Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-235-0383
Website: http://www.tricountychildandfamily.org/
EARLY HEAD START
Provides comprehensive child development services to families with children prenatal through age three. The Early Head Start program offers a full day center based care as well as a home-based program enabling children and families to learn together. Support services include: health, dental, nutrition, education, social services, as well as strong emphasis on parent involvement and parents as their child’s first and best teacher.
Chapter 11: SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS
The programs found in this chapter apply to children old enough to be in school.
ALLEN HOSPITAL STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
This program is offered to teens who wish to gain experience in hospital related careers. Allen Hospital will match the interest of the teen to the needs of the hospital. Allen will provide social, educational, career, and volunteer
experience. Interested teens must be between 14 and 18, enrolled in school, and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Where: Allen Hospital-1825 Logan Ave., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-3692
Website: http://www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/volunteer.aspx
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST IOWA
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with children in Black Hawk, Bremer, Floyd, Chickasaw, Butler, Buchanan, and Fayette counties. The adult volunteers serve as mentors, role models, and especially friends. Families may call the office directly or be referred by a social service agency or school. An application and interview process is required, but there is no cost to enroll your child.
Where: 2530 University Ave., Suite 8, Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-235-9397
Website: http://www.iowabigs.org
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, develops personal fitness and helps youth to be prepared for life. The Cedar Valley area is part of the Winnebago Council.
Where: 2929 Airport Blvd., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-234-2867 or 877-754-4079
Website: http://www.winnebagobsa.org/
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CEDAR VALLEY
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley uses the five core areas of programming to development activities for Club Members which are a combination of safe, fun, and life changing. Locations in Waterloo and Evansdale. For more information on available programs please visit their website.
Where: 515 Lime St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-234-2839
Website: http://www.cedarvalleyclubs.com/
CEDAR FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
The public library offers activities for children that range in age from infant to teenagers, involving story times puppet shows, and summer reading programs. The public library also offers programs for adults. Please visit their website for current and up to date information about activities.
Where: 524 Main St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-273-8643
Website: http://www.cedarfallslibrary.org
CEDAR FALLS RECREATION DIVISION
Recreation and leisure opportunities for the citizens of Cedar Falls with fitness, sports, recreational activities and facilities. Please visit the website to see the different courses, events and schedules.
Where: 110 E. 13th St. Cedar Falls, IA
Phone: 319-273-8636
Website: http://www.cedarfalls.com/302/Rec-Center
CEDAR VALLEY KEY CARD PROGRAM
The Cedar Valley Key Card Program open doors to recreational and cultural events for limited income individuals and families. A Key Card allows reduced cost or free admission for some community programs in the area.
Where: Application from Operation Threshold
Phone: 319-291-2065
Website: http://www.operationthreshold.org
CEDAR VALLEY SPORTSPLEX- ATHLETIC YOUTH PROGRAMS
Offers different programs, services and facilities to the Cedar Valley area. Visit website for a full list of current running programs.
Where: 300 Jefferson St. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-291-0165
Website: http://cvsportsplex.org
GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN IOWA & WESTERN ILLINOIS
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, with the help of 5,000 volunteers, serves 20,000 girls (5-17 years old). Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. This is done through amazing opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), financial literacy, environment, leadership, and healthy living.
Where: 510 Mulberry St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-232-6601
Website: http://girlscoutstoday.org/
HAIL MARY PROJECT
This program provides a sports-based platform for young people who face certain challenges in life and may lack certain protective factors. It also helps to relieve stress and promote resiliency (mental health), spark an interest in things that some may not have had previous interest in, promote physical exercise and movement, and provide social connection through sports-based activities. The target age range is 8-14 (3-8th grade) but exceptions can be made. Please call for more information.
Where: 316 W 5th St. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-433-6300
Website: www.hailmaryproject.org
HAWKEYE YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
Hawkeye College offers a variety of summer day camps to elementary aged children. Often these camps start in June and end in July. The camps take place in various locations, please visit their website or call for more information about individualized camps.
Where: 1501 E. Orange Rd., P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-296-2320
Website: http://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/
NORTHEAST IOWA FOOD BANK
The mission of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank is to provide nutritious food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Northeast Iowa, while offering hunger education programs to the community and those in need.
Where: 1605 Lafayette St, Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-235-0507
Website: http://www.northeastiowafoodbank.org/
KIDS CAFÉ
This is an after school meal program for children. The program offers a nutritious meal and planned activities for participants. This program is offered at the Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Club, Evansdale Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, and YWCA.
PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION
A children’s museum that is filled with many different activities that are interactive based. Phelps is a part of the Waterloo Center for the Arts.
Where: 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-291-4490
Website: https://waterloocenterforthearts.org/phelpsyouthpavilion/
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army assists people in many different ways. They have both monetary assistance and programs for both youth and adults. Please call for a full listing of available services.
Where: 89 Franklin St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-9358
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org/
YOUTH CENTER
The Salvation Youth Center provides vulnerable youth ages 6-18, a safe, supportive, encouraging environment that fosters academic development, spiritual growth, global perspectives, and personal accountability. Youth participate in structured year round designed to help them grow physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally and academically.
SUCCESS STREET
Success Street, is a School Based Health Center (SBHC) located in the two Waterloo High Schools; East and West, and the Carver Academy Middle School. The SBHC’s provide medical services to all Black Hawk County residents age 0-21. Services include, but are not limited to: Medical services, including immunizations, well child checks, vision and hearing screens and other medical services. Many Success Street patients are eligible for reduced fee or free medical services. Success Street partners with several agencies in the community to provide Waterloo School students the following services at no cost: Mental health counseling, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy prevention counseling, intimate partner violence education, and sexual assault education and advocacy. All services are confidential.
Where: Participating Schools include George Washington Carver Academy, East High School, and West High School
Phone: 319-433-2530
THE CEDAR VALLEY CAMPAIGN FOR GRADE-LEVEL READING
A community-wide initiative that seeks to ensure all children are able to read well by 3rd grade. The goal is to interrupt generational poverty by improving 3rd grade reading proficiencies. The vision is to provide literacy initiatives and strategies that address 3 goals: Prevent Summer Learning Loss, Increase School Readiness, and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism.
Phone: 319-235-6211
Website: http://www.cedarvalleyunitedway.org/GradeLevelReading
TOGETHER FOR YOUTH
Geared toward adolescent pregnancy prevention and a teen parent support network. They provide information and resources for teens, parents and professionals in the Cedar Valley. There are many different services available through this program. Our Together For Youth health educators are located at Allen Women’s Health. Please call or visit the website for a full listing of services.
Where: 233 Vold Dr., Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-235 5088
Website: http://www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/together-for-youth.aspx
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF CEDAR VALLEY
The volunteer center keeps an up to date listing of agencies and organizations that need volunteers and will help match youth, adults and families with volunteer opportunities in the Cedar Valley area.
Where: 2101 Kimball Ave. Suite 136, Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-272-2087
Website: http://www.vccv.org/
WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Center offers a wide variety of classes, workshops, special events, and programs to become involved in.
Where: 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-291-4490
Website: http://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org/
WATERLOO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Where: 1516 Washington St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-433-1800
Website: http://www.waterloo.school.org
TUTORING
The school system maintains a list of tutors and tutor sites. Parents and students make arrangements as needed.
WATERLOO PUBLIC LIBRARY
The library offers a variety of programs aimed at both children and adults These programs include puppet shows, story times, movie nights, and other activities. There is a six-week summer program that has many different interactive activities with the goal of keeping children engaged in reading. For a full list of activities and schedules please call or visit the website.
Where: 415 Commercial St. Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-287-3976
Website: https://www.waterloopubliclibrary.org/
YMCA
The YMCA offers many different programs for the whole family to engage in. Ranging from childcare to elderly fitness classes there is plenty of programs to suit you and your family’s needs. Please call, visit, or use the website for a full list of current programs and activities.
Where: 669 South Hackett Rd., Waterloo, IA
Phone: 319-233-3531
Website: http://www.blackhawkymca.org
SCHOOL OUT FUN DAYS
This program is provided for families when school is out for the day. It is an all day camp from 6:30-6 pm. Applications can be found on their website or call for more information.
SUMMER DAY CAMPS
Provides day camps for elementary school children, who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. This summer program provides a range of activities to entice everyone’s interest, in an atmosphere that reinforces the values of caring, honesty, respect.
Y-CARE
They YMCA has before and after school program and serves the following schools: Becker, Orange, and Poyner Elementaries in Waterloo and Aldridge, Southdale, Orchard Hill, and Cedar Heights elementaries in Cedar Falls. This program is designed for children who need to be a school early or late and is educational based.
YWCA
The YWCA has a variety of programs, services and facilities to serve and support every member of the family. Programming includes parenting, case management, English instruction, gender-specific youth development, childcare for school age children and fitness, health and wellness classes and activities. Please call, visit their website, or Facebook, for information on current programs and activities.
Where: 425 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319)234-7589
Website: https://www.ywcabhc.org
Facebook: facebook.com/ywcabhc
SUMMER DAZE CHILDCARE
Licensed full day summer child care for school-aged children 4 – 12 offered 6:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday at the YWCA and one Waterloo elementary school site. Fees apply and Financial Assistance is available based on household income and size. Qualified families may use DHS, Head Start and Iowa Promise Jobs funding. Please call YWCA for more information.
WIZE GIRLZ
This program is for 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls in Waterloo schools. Afterschool and summer programming is available. Programming includes field trips, fun with fitness, prevention, service learning, and educational activities.
Y-KIDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE
Licensed before and after school child care for school-aged children 4 – 12 offered 6:30 am until school begins and after school until 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday at the following elementary schools: Waterloo - Cunningham, Highland, Irving, Kingsley, Kittrell, Lincoln, Lou Henry, Lowell and Elk Run; Cedar Falls – North Cedar, Hansen and Lincoln; and Hudson Elementary School. Fees apply and Financial Assistance is available based on household income and size. Qualified families may use DHS, Head Start and Iowa Promise Jobs funding. Please call YWCA for more information.
Chapter 12: SUPPORT GROUPS
This chapter contains different support groups or agencies that can connect you with them.
ALLEN HOSPITAL
There are numerous support groups that are either offered or can be contacted through Allen Hospitals. They include alcoholics anonymous, overeaters, stroke, breastfeeding, prostate, and a grief support group. Please call or visit the website for further information.
Where: Allen Hospital 1825 Logan Ave. Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-3692
Website: http://www.unitypoint.org/
CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE
Cedar Valley Hospice Grief Support Services provide comprehensive counseling, support services, and educational leadership on dying, death, and grief to the community. The goal of Grief Support Services is to help family members and friends adjust their lives after the death of a loved one. Grief Services are available to friends and family members of Cedar Valley Hospice patients, as well as anyone in the community who is grieving a loss due to death. Services are offered free of charge.
Where: 2101 Kimball Ave., Suite 401, Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-272-2002
Website: http://cvhospice.org/
CENTER OF ATTENTION
Youth and Family – Focused Services
Where: 311 Irving St. Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-232-6081
Email: [email protected]
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
The Mission of the Compassionate Friends: When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.
Phone: 1-877-969-0010
Website: http://www.compassionatefriends.org
FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S COUNCIL: PARENT CONNECTION
A weekly parent education program that focuses on parent education, support and access to community resources. Programming occurs within the home setting, on a one-on-one basis with the parent and is open to parents residing in Black Hawk County with children ages birth to twelve. There is no cost for this program.
Where: 316 West Fifth St. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-234-7600
Website: http://www.familyandchildrenscouncil.org
MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL
Many different support groups are offered by the hospital that cover a wide range of conditions. Please visit the website or call for a full and current listing of groups.
Where: 3421 W. 9th St. Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-272-8000
HOPE & HEALING: PREGNANCY, FETAL AND INFANT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
This support group is designed to provide emotional support and create an environment for learning for parents who have experienced an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of an infant and/or young child.
Date/Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.
Where: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, Classroom 2
Phone: 319-272-8367
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS)
Discussion groups provide an avenue where moms can express their thoughts and feelings with other moms and gain wisdom and insight from experienced moms on a variety of today’s parenting topics.
Where: Prairie Lakes Church - 1907 Viking Road Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-266-2655
NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) BLACK HAWK COUNTY
The agency works with people who have mental illness, their families, partners and friends. It offers advocacy, education, and mutual support, including through free support groups. Please contact them for a complete schedule and more information.
Where: Allen Hospital, 1825 Logan Ave. Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-5263
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION/SUPPORT GROUP
A daytime group led by the executive director. It serves adults with mental illness, their families, partners, and friends. Anyone can attend, no matter their diagnosis or their family member or partner’s diagnosis. This is an open support group with time for all questions, concerns, and anything people wish to share. In addition, we provide material on a mental health educational topic. Please call for more information.
Where: Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo IA 50701
SHARING AND CARING
An evening education and support group led by trained volunteer facilitators. It serves adults with mental illness, their families, partners, and friends. Anyone can attend, no matter their diagnosis or their family member or partner’s diagnosis. This is an open support group with time for all questions, concerns, and anything people wish to share. In addition, we provide material on a mental health educational topic. Please call for more information on dates and locations.
THE JESSE COSBY CENTER
The Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center has been a multicultural multigenerational service provider for individuals and families. Including, senior services with an adult day center, meals on wheels, and the youth summer feeding program, throughout Black Hawk County for 50 years. The center also provides services for the disabled, the sick, shut-ins, the homeless and low-income households in crisis. By providing connections to financial assistance programs and services.
Where: 1112 Mobile St., Waterloo, IA, 50703
Phone: 319-234-1793
Website: http://www.jessecosby.org/
TOGETHER FOR YOUTH
Geared toward adolescent pregnancy prevention and a teen parent support network. They provide information and resources for teens, parents and professionals in the Cedar Valley. There are many different services available through this program. Please call or visit the website for a full listing of services.
Where: 229 E Park Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-274-6768
Facebook: Together For Youth (Waterloo)
Website: http://www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/together-for-youth.aspx
THE CIRCLE
Girls Circle (which is now called The Circle) is an evidence informed program that offers groups to local middle schools for young women to learn about healthy relationships through the development of confidence, courage and communication skills. The Circle provides education on honoring diversity, cyberbullying, being wise and well, substance use, mental health, and body image.
Phone: 319-235-5088, ext. 4
Chapter 13: TEENAGERS
This chapter has programs that teenagers are eligible to participate in.
AMERICAN RED CROSS YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM
The Red Cross offers different opportunities to volunteer. Please contact the facility or website for current opportunities.
Phone: 515-243-7681
Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/iowa.html
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army assists people in many different ways. They have both monetary assistance and programs for both youth and adults. Please call for a full listing of available services.
Where: 89 Franklin St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235-9358
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org/
YOUTH CENTER
The Salvation Youth Center provides vulnerable youth ages 6-18, a safe, supportive, encouraging environment that fosters academic development, spiritual growth, global perspectives, and personal accountability. Youth participate in structured year round designed to help them grow physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally and academically.
TEEN TRUST
Started in 1994, this program aims to prepare youth to be trustees of their community. Each year a group of high school students, chosen through an application process, are given $15,000 to donate to a non-profit agency within Black Hawk County. The youth work as a team to decide where to allocate the funds. Volunteer opportunity for teens.
Where: 3117 Greenhill circle, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-287-9106
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/communityleadership/teen-trust
TOGETHER FOR YOUTH
Geared toward adolescent pregnancy prevention and a teen parent support network. They provide information and resources for teens, parents and professionals in the Cedar Valley. There are many different services available through this program. Our Together For Youth health educators are located at Allen Women’s Health. Please call or visit the website for a full listing of services.
Where: 233 Vold Dr. Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-235- 5088
Facebook: Together For Youth (Waterloo)
Website: https://www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/together-for-youth. aspx
HEALTH EDUCATION
Certified Health Educators cover age appropriate topics with middle school and high school aged students. Topics include abstinence, healthy relationships, contraception, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), sexual consent, and community health resources.
Phone: 319-235-5088, ext. 3
INDIVIDUAL HEALTH & PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION
Individual Health and Pregnancy Prevention Education is provided in the Success Street School Based Health Clinics. This service includes motivational interviewing techniques providing sexual health education, pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment as well as referrals to community health resources.
Phone: 319-235-5088, ext. 4
SISTAS INFORMING HEALING LIVING & EMPOWERING (SiHLE)
SiHLE is an evidence based curriculum specifically for African American females between the ages of 14-18. SiHLE provides group sessions on topics including sexual health, community resources, and gender and cultural pride.
YMCA
The YMCA offers many different programs for the whole family to engage in. Ranging from childcare to elderly fitness classes there is plenty of programs to suit you and your family’s needs. Please call, visit, or use the website for a full list of current programs and activities.
Where: 669 South Hackett Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-233-3531
Website: http://www.blackhawkymca.org/
YWCA
The YWCA has a variety of programs, services and facilities to serve and support every member of the family. Programming includes parenting, case management, English instruction, gender-specific youth development, childcare for school age children and fitness, health and wellness classes and activities. Please call, visit their website, or Facebook, for information on current programs and activities.
Where: 425 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319)234-7589
Website: https://www.ywcabhc.org
Facebook: facebook.com/ywcabhc
WIZE GIRLZ
This program is for 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls in Waterloo schools. Afterschool and summer programming is available. Program activities and experiences include field trips, fun with fitness, prevention, career exploration, STEM, personal growth and development, service learning, and educational activities. Transportation is provided. Please call YWCA Youth & Family Services for more information
Chapter 14: MISCELLANEOUS
This chapter has other programs that individuals might find helpful in the Cedar Valley.
CEDAR VALLEY IOWAWORKS
The regional one-stop center in Waterloo provides a variety of services to meet the workforce and workplace needs of job seekers, dislocated workers, unemployed persons and Iowa businesses through partnerships of state and local service providers. They provide job counselling, job training, job placement and assistance to special needs populations.
Where: 3420 University Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-235-2123
Website: http://www.iowaworks.gov
GAP TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Bridging the gap in your training needs. Short term training in high demand areas.
Phone: 319-291-2546
CREDIT COUNSELING
Offers services and programs to help people manage their finances more effectively. Please call or visit the website for programs and more information.
Where: 1003 W. 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-234-0661
Website: http://www.cccsia.org/index.aspx
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
DHS has services that can help you when dealing with health care, child services, food assistance, refugee services, disabilities and many others. For direct assistance regarding any of their services or for questions please use the following contact information.
Where: 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-291-2441
Website: http://dhs.iowa.gov/
FAMILY MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
They offer different programs to assist people in managing their debt, saving money, planning a budget, foreclosure services, and a variety of other services. They also offer a first time home buyers course.
Where: 359 Rock Island Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-234-6695
HAWK-I (HEALTHY AND WELL KIDS IN IOWA)
Free or low cost healthcare insurance coverage for children up to 19 years of age. Individual dental coverage as well. Hawk-I is Iowa’s effort to make affordable health insurance coverage available to children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but too low to afford private family coverage. Eligibility is based on family size and income.
Where: 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-291-2413
Website DHS.iowa.gov/hawki
IOWA LEGAL AID
Free legal help with civil law problems for eligible low-income Iowans.
Where: 607 Sycamore St., Suite 304, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 1-800-532-1275
Website: http://www.iowalegalaid.org/
I-SMILE DENTAL HOME PROGRAM
A program that helps Iowa’s children connects with dental services. This program assists with finding a dentist, scheduling an appointment, transportation, payment and will answer questions.
Where: Black Hawk County Child Health Center, 1407 Independence Ave., 5th Floor, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-292-2208
Website: ismile.idph.iowa.gov
OPERATION THRESHOLD
This agency offers education and services to help people meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient. Operation Threshold offers many different types of services. Please contact the agency by phone or visit the website for a full and current listing of programs.
All Operation Threshold programs have Spanish, Bosnian, Burmese and French interpreters available (by appointment).
Where: 1525 Lafayette, P.O. Box 4120, Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: 319-291-2065
Website: http://www.operationthreshold.org
OT REFUGEE SERVICES
Welcomes those who came as refugees or were granted asylum, orienting them to the Cedar Valley, improving their employment options, enhancing their financial knowledge and independence, and preparing them for the self-sufficiency and confidence they desire for themselves and their families.
The case worker is bilingual and conducts the program in Karen, a Burmese dialect.
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM (FaDSS)
The Family Development and Self-Sufficiency Program (FaDSS) is an intensive, voluntary, one-on-one case management program to assist families receiving Family Investment Program (FIP) benefits while transitioning from welfare to work. FaDSS assists families through intensive case management including home visits, support (referrals, groups, linkages, and advocacy), assessment (identifying and building upon strengths), and goal setting.
OPERATION HOME
Supportive services for Veterans and their families. Provides housing and case management services to homeless, or near homeless, Veterans and their families.
SING ME TO HEAVEN FOUNDATION
Assisting grieving families in Iowa with funeral expenses after the loss of a child.
From 20 weeks gestation to 18 years old.
Phone number: Diane: 319-240-0885 or Jennifer: 319-429-8012
Website: www.smthf.org
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF CEDAR VALLEY
The volunteer Center of Cedar Valley mobilizes volunteers and resources to support Cedar Valley organizations through service opportunities, youth service-learning programs, training opportunities for organizations, and family volunteer opportunities.
Where: 2101 Kimball Ave. Waterloo IA 50702
Phone: 319-272-2087
YWCA
The YWCA has a variety of programs, services and facilities to serve and support every member of the family. Programming includes parenting, case management, English instruction, gender-specific youth development, childcare for school age children and fitness, health and wellness classes and activities. Please call, visit their website, or Facebook, for information on current programs and activities.
Where: 425 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319)234-7589
Website: https://www.ywcabhc.org
Facebook: facebook.com/ywcabhc
MULTICULTURAL SERVICES
Offers case management services and support to immigrant and refugee individuals and families at no cost Monday - Friday. Please call YWCA Youth & Family Services, Multicultural Services for more information.
LARS (ENGLISH CLASS)
Language, Advocacy, Resources and Support (LARS or English Class) is an open-ended English instruction class focused on improving English language skills along with information and referral to community resources. Provided at no charge, two times a week; with transportation and child care are also provided free. Please call YWCA Youth & Family Services, Multicultural Services for more information.
Chapter 15: Hotlines
Emergency Phone: 911
Black Hawk County Sheriff Phone: 319-291-2587
Waterloo Police Department Phone: 319-291-4340
Cedar Falls Police Department Phone: 319-273 8612
Crime Victim Assistance Division Phone: 515-281-5044
GLBT National Hotline Phone: 1-888-843-4564
Iowa Legal Aid Phone: 319-235-7008
National Runaway Swithchboard Phone: 1-800-786-8989
National Suicide Prevention Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Iowa Domestic Violence Phone: 1-800-942-0333
Iowa Child Abuse Hotline Phone: 1-800-362-2178
Iowa Concern Phone: 1-800-447-1985
Iowa Poison Control Center Phone: 1-800-222-1222
Iowa Healthy Families Phone: 1-800-369-2229
Quitline Iowa (Smoking) Phone: 1-800-784-8669
Su Familia Phone: 1-866-783-2645
Gamblers Anonymous Phone: 626-960-3500
Narcotics Anonymous Phone: 1-818-773-9999
Teen Line Phone: 310-855-HOPE
Overeaters Anonymous Phone: 505-891-2664
If what you need is not listed above, please visit http://www.drugfreeinfo.org/
