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All Communities Outreach Services
We provide the following services: Parenting Classes, Anger Management Services, Toiletries for Seniors, Monthly Family Activities, Financial Education, and Family Support Services.
106 E Mission Ave
Bellevue, NE 68005
Bellevue, NE 68005
402-257-1122
Counties: Fremont, Pottawattamie
ASK Resource Center
We are the state of Iowa's Parent Training and Information Center for families of children with disabilities.
5665 Greendale Rd
Ste D
Johnston, IA 50131
Ste D
Johnston, IA 50131
515-243-1713
Toll Free: 800-450-8667
Toll Free: 800-450-8667
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs,
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands - Council Bluffs
The Club provides a multitude of programs that enrich the lives of the area youth.
815 N. 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-256-5603
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs,
Care and Share House, Inc.
Care and Share House is a free food pantry and free store for clothing and household items, with two locations in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
712-323-4889
712-256-7535
712-256-7535
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs, Food Assistance,
Counties: Pottawattamie
Cass County Public Health
We are here to keep the community, families, adults, and children in our area on a healthy path.
Cass County Public Health
1408 East 10th Street
Atlanti, IA 50022
1408 East 10th Street
Atlanti, IA 50022
712-243-7546
Counties: Cass
Cass County Resource Guide
Cass County's Urgent Need Community Resource Guide is available here: https://www.
Catholic Charities - Volunteer Opportunities!
Catholic Charities helps those in need in Southwest Iowa 24-hours a day, seven days per week.
712-256-2059 x109
Child Care Resource & Referral
Provided by West Central Community Action, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is available to assist families in selecting child care providers who best meet the needs of a child and their family.
701 10th Street
PO Box 709
Harlan, IA 51537
PO Box 709
Harlan, IA 51537
712-755-7381
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Child Health Specialty Clinics - Carroll
Assuring a system of care for Iowa's children and youth with special health care needs.
Child Health Specialty Clinics
204 W 7th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
204 W 7th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
712-792-5530
Fax: 712-792-4825
Fax: 712-792-4825
Child Health Specialty Clinics - Creston
Assuring a system of care for Iowa's children and youth with special health care needs.
Child Health Specialty Clinics
904 E Taylor Street Ste B
Creston, IA 50801
904 E Taylor Street Ste B
Creston, IA 50801
641-782-9500
Fax: 641-782-9519
Fax: 641-782-9519
Child Health Specialty Clinics - Sioux City
Assuring a system of care for Iowa's children and youth with special health care needs.
1014 Nebraska Street
Sioux City, IA 51102
Sioux City, IA 51102
712-224-5437
Fax: 712-224-5444
Fax: 712-224-5444
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Protecting children.
Children's Bureau/ACYF
330 C Street SW
DC 20201
330 C Street SW
DC 20201
800-394-3366
Children and Families of Iowa
Restoring hope.
1111 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
Des Moines, IA 50314
515-288-1981
Childrens Square USA
To teach, every day, the values and life skills essential to a successful life.
520 North 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-322-3700
Toll Free: 888-245-3593
Toll Free: 888-245-3593
Council Bluffs Schools Foundation - Kids & Company
Kids & Company is open to children ages 4 to 12 who attend elementary school in the Council Bluffs Community School District.
Omni Center
300 W Broadway
#212 (3rd level)
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
300 W Broadway
#212 (3rd level)
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-322-8800
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs,
Counties: Pottawattamie
Department of Health & Human Services - Cass County
Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.
601 Walnut Street
Atlantic, IA 50022
Atlantic, IA 50022
712-243-4401
Toll Free: 877-455-3211
Toll Free: 877-455-3211
Counties: Cass
Department of Health & Human Services - Harrison County
Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.
204 East 6th Street
PO Box 189
Logan, IA 51546
PO Box 189
Logan, IA 51546
712-644-2460
Toll Free: 800-326-7732
Fax: 515-564-4183
Toll Free: 800-326-7732
Fax: 515-564-4183
Department of Health & Human Services - Montgomery County
Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.
1109 Highland Ave
Ste A
Red Oak, IA 51566
Ste A
Red Oak, IA 51566
712-623-4838
Toll Free: 888-623-4838
Fax: 515-5564-4167
Toll Free: 888-623-4838
Fax: 515-5564-4167
Counties: Montgomery, Page
Department of Health & Human Services - Pottawattamie County
Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.
417 E Kanesville Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-328-5661
Toll Free: 866-788-1805
Fax: 515-564-4167
Toll Free: 866-788-1805
Fax: 515-564-4167
Early ACCESS
The purpose of this program is for families and staff to work together in identifying, coordinating, and providing needed support and resources that will help the family assist their infant or toddler to grow and develop.
Halverson Center for Education
24997 Hwy 92
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
24997 Hwy 92
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-366-0503
Family Connections - Anger Management Classes
"How to Tame Your Dragon" - we all have a 'dragon' inside; join a group of your peers (children and teens) to learn new ways to 'tame your dragon' and how to deal with it when someone 'unleashes their dragon' on you.
Family Connections, Inc.
1720 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1720 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-256-4420
Fax: 712-256-4423
Fax: 712-256-4423
FAMILY, Inc.
We provide public health and family support services to women, children and families in Western Iowa.
FAMILY, Inc.
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd Ste 150
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd Ste 150
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-256-9566
712-784-3551 (Walnut)
712-784-3551 (Walnut)
Categories: Care Coordination, Childcare/Youth Programs,
Food Bank for the Heartland
Food Bank for the Heartland operates its own programs that serve vulnerable populations directly.
Food Bank for the Heartland
10525 J St.
Omaha, NE 68127-1021
10525 J St.
Omaha, NE 68127-1021
402-331-1213
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
Offering crisis prevention and intervention programs to people of all ages.
1714 Johnson Ave NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
800-332-4224
Green Hills AEA
Dedicated professional consultation and quality system-wide support to collaboratively advocate for families, communities and schools.
24997 Highway 92
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-366-0503
Toll Free: 844-366-0503
Toll Free: 844-366-0503
Griefs Journey
We believe that everyone should have access to free, competent grief and survivorship support and that our community is made more compassionate, stronger, and resilient as the result of it.
7811 Farnam Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
Omaha, NE 68114
402-502-2773
Harrison County Home and Public Health
Our mission is to promote physical and mental health, and prevent disease, injury, and disability for the residents of Harrison County, Iowa.
122 W. 8th Street
Logan, IA 51546
Logan, IA 51546
712-644-2220
Fax: 866-731-5082
Fax: 866-731-5082
Counties: Harrison
Hawki
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is offered through the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) program.
800-257-8563
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs, Health Care,
Healthy Child Care Iowa
Child Care Nurse Consultants (CCNCs) are registered nurses who have completed the Iowa Training Project for Child Care Nurse Consultants.
800-369-2229
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Heartland Family Service - Council Bluffs
Programs include Gambling and Education Treatment, Mental Health Counseling, Mental Health Crisis Response Team (IA) and Prevention (IA).
H. Lee Gendler Center
515 E Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
515 E Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-322-1407
Counties: Pottawattamie
Heartland Family Service - Logan
Strengthening individuals and families in our community through education, counseling, and support services.
107 N 4th Avenue
Logan, IA 51546
Logan, IA 51546
712-644-2946
Counties: Harrison
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
State of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services website.
Lucas State Office Building
321 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50319
321 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50319
800-972-2017
Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) consists of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) FMNP and the Senior FMNP.
Iowa Foster and Adoption - Four Oaks
Every child deserves a safe, loving, and supportive family.
712-323-1558
Toll Free: 844-574-7787
Toll Free: 844-574-7787
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs,
Iowa Medicaid EPSDT Care for Kids Program
The Early Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment program for children who are enrolled in Medicaid.
800-369-2229
Lewis Central Lucky Children
We are a non-profit licensed childcare center for the children of the Lewis Central Community School District.
4125 Harry Langdon Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-366-8301
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs,
Counties: Pottawattamie
Lutheran Family Services - Pottawattamie County Center
Lutheran Family Services expresses God's love for all people by providing quality human care services that build and strengthen individual, family, and community life.
Pottawattamie County Center for Healthy Families
300 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
300 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-242-1040
Lutheran Services in Iowa - Des Moines
We empower families and communities by recognizing and honoring the strengths and gifts of every individual.
888-457-4692
Medicaid Long Term Care.org
The Medicaidlongtermcare website was created to help Americans understand the complexities associated with Medicaid.
Missouri Valley Head Start
Licensed preschool with maximum capacity of 22 children.
109 E Michigan St
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
712-642-4481
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs,
Counties: Harrison
Monona County Public Health -Burgess Health Center
Burgess Health Center is now coordinating the services and programs offered through Public Health.
1600 Diamond Street
Onawa, IA 51040
Onawa, IA 51040
712-423-9175
Counties: Monona
Myrtue Medical Center Behavioral Health
Our mission is to establish partnerships and empower individuals through education, quality interventions, and preventative resources to promote well-being.
1110 Morningview Dr
Harlan, IA 51537
Harlan, IA 51537
712-755-5056
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa
Leading child abuse prevention efforts in Iowa through advocacy, awareness and assistance.
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa
501 SW 7th Street Ste G1
Des Moines, IA 50309
501 SW 7th Street Ste G1
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-2200
Project Harmony
Report child abuse in Iowa: 1-800-362-2178 We work to ensure children are not further victimized by the systems intended to protect them.
Project Harmony
11949 Q Street
Omaha, NE 68137
11949 Q Street
Omaha, NE 68137
402-595-1326
Raise Me to Read - Southwest Iowa
Southwest Iowa Raise Me to Read supports literacy and early learning for every child across Pottawattamie County.
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd
Ste 150
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Ste 150
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-318-1839
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs, Seasonal Programs/Misc.,
Counties: Pottawattamie
Salvation Army
Services offered: adult rehabilitation center, women's ministries, music and arts programs, boys' and girls' club, community recreation programs, Pathway of Hope, food pantry, casework services, and worship services.
715 N 16th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-328-2088
Shriners Children's Boys Town Clinic
Shriners Hospitals for Children have been providing high-quality medical care to all children, regardless of a family's ability to pay.
Shriners Children's Boys Town Clinic
14040 Boys Town Hospital Rd
BoysTown, NE 68010
14040 Boys Town Hospital Rd
BoysTown, NE 68010
763-278-8452
Southwest Iowa Families, Inc.
Southwest Iowa Families exists to provide social and mental health services and supports for families in the areas of southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri.
117 W Main St
Clarinda, IA 51632
Clarinda, IA 51632
712-542-3501
Toll Free: 888-486-9599
Toll Free: 888-486-9599
West Central Community Action Cass County Outreach
Food Pantry, Clothing Room, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Weatherization, Senior Aide Employment, Head Start, WIC, Family Development Self-Sufficiency programs.
304 Chestnut
Atlantic, IA 50022
Atlantic, IA 50022
712-243-5421
Counties: Cass
West Central Community Action Fremont County Outreach
Food Pantry, Low Income Home Energy Program(LIHEAP), Weatherization, utility assistance, Senior Aide Employment, Head Start, and Child Care referrals.
910 Illinois St.
PO Box 518
Sidney, IA 51652
PO Box 518
Sidney, IA 51652
712-374-3367
Counties: Fremont
West Central Community Action Harrison County Outreach
Food Pantry, Free Clothing, Low Income Home Energy Program/Weatherization Program, Senior Aid Program, Head Start Programs, WIC, and Child Care referrals.
107 N. 4th Avenue Ste 7
Logan, IA 51546
Logan, IA 51546
712-644-3388
Counties: Harrison
West Central Community Action Mills County Outreach
Food Pantry, Low Income Home Energy Program(LIHEAP)/Weatherization, Clothing Room, Utility Assistance, Senior Aide Employment, Head Start, WIC, and Child Care referrals.
313 Main Street
Malvern, IA 51551
Malvern, IA 51551
712-624-8172
Counties: Mills
West Central Community Action Monona County Outreach
Provides client intake, client assessment, client referrals, and coordinates with other community resources.
801-B 10th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
Onawa, IA 51040
712-423-2603
Counties: Monona
West Central Community Action Montgomery County Outreach
Emergency food assistance, weatherization, Clothing Room, LIHEAP, utility assistance, WIC, Head Start, Senior Aide Employment and child care referrals.
1109 Highland Ave.
Red Oak, IA 51566
Red Oak, IA 51566
712-623-2339
Counties: Montgomery
West Central Community Action Page County Outreach
Food Pantry, Clothing Room, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Weatherization, Senior Aide Employment, Head Start, WIC, and Child Care referrals.
500 1/2 N. Broad Street
Shenandoah, IA 51601
Shenandoah, IA 51601
712-246-2585
Counties: Page
West Central Community Action Pottawattamie County Outreach
Pottawattamie residents may apply for the Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization programs and receive referrals to other social service agencies.
Omni Centre Business Park
300 W Broadway Ste 35
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
300 W Broadway Ste 35
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-322-2621
Counties: Pottawattamie
West Central Community Action Shelby County Outreach Center
Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm to residents of Shelby County.
1017 7th St.
Harlan, IA 51537
Harlan, IA 51537
712-755-5602
Counties: Shelby
YES Youth Emergency Services
We assist youth experiencing homelessness and near homelessness by providing critically needed resources which support them in their desire to be self-sufficient.
Youth Emergency Services
2566 Farnam Street Ste 301
Omaha, NE 68131
2566 Farnam Street Ste 301
Omaha, NE 68131
402-345-5187
Fax: 402-345-6704
Fax: 402-345-6704