PREGNANCY AND PARENTING EDUCATION | YSS

420 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Eligibility

Open to women in Story and Boone County who are pregnant and/or parenting children who are ages 5 and younger

Required documents

None

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm Tue 8 am - 5 pm Wed 8 am - 5 pm Thu 8 am - 5 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

Languages

English

Application process

Call for services

Fees

None

Service area

Story County, Iowa
Boone County, Iowa

Description

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).

Providing organization

YSS

Programming for children and young adults.