Family Support Services | Together for Good - Iowa

Various Locations Available, Des Moines, IA 50310

Eligibility

Open to families with children

Required documents

None

Application process

Call, email, or request care online to be connected with local churches for various kinds of services

Fees

None

Service area

Warren County, IA
Story County, IA
Polk County, IA
Marshall County, IA
Marion County, IA
Jasper County, IA
Madison County, IA
Dallas County, IA
Boone County, IA

Description

**Does NOT offer emergency housing options for families or adults.


Offers various support services to families with children through a cooperative of area churches. Trained volunteers and staff work with parents facing chronic stress or crisis to find resources and supports that can help. The following services are offered with volunteers from local churches:

Crisis Child Hosting: Temporary care of vulnerable children to give parents a safe option during a crisis.

Child Respite Hosting: Hosting children for shorter periods (typically a few hours to a few days a couple of times a month). This provides parents with respite relief and allows for stabilization.

Mentoring and Advocacy Services for Parents: focuses on working with parents to develop goals and relationships/friendships to decrease isolation and increase support for the parent. Advocates can also help parents find local resources to help relieve stress.

Last assured

06/18/2025

Providing organization

Together for Good - Iowa

Offers various support services to families through area churches.