PREGNANCY AND PARENTING EDUCATION | YSS
YSS offers education and support for low-income parents and expecting moms. The Nest program provides educational classes and an incentive program to help low-income parents purchase baby supplies. The Healthy Futures program offers one-on-one support to young moms including parenting skills training and screenings for child development and maternal depression.
Services include: Screenings for maternal depression, child development, and home safety; parenting education about children's development stages; and family assistance by providing referrals to appropriate resources. Special funds are also available to assist during a crisis (when available).
Location
420 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Voice
Hours
Mon-Thu 8 am-5 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
Application process
Call for services
Required documents
Eligibility
Open to women in Story and Boone County who are pregnant and/or parenting children who are ages 5 and younger
Fee
None
Languages
English
Agency info
YSS
Programming for children and young adults.