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Services include:

- Free meetings led by volunteer Leaders who are experienced with breastfeeding and are accredited by La Leche League International.

- Support between meetings for breastfeeding challenges, such as positioning and latch, being sure the baby is getting enough milk, soreness, pumping and milk storage, etc.

- Teaches parents about the ages and stages of breastfeeding.

- Creates a community of support by bringing breastfeeding families together.

A comprehensive community college offering career and technical, transfer degrees, diplomas, and certificates designed to support a wide range of educational and career goals. The college serves recent high school graduates, adult learners, youth and individuals seeking to advance or change careers. NICC provides High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation/testing programs that help students build the knowledge and skills comparable to a high school education. The college also offers English as a Second Language (ESOL) programs to support non-native speakers in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary for success in academic, professional, and community settings. In addition, the college delivers workforce training, continuing education and short-term credential programs aligned with regional industry needs, helping students quickly gain in-demand skills and enter or advance in the workforce. 

Free evaluations, assessments, and interventions for problem gamblers. Help line service available 24 hours.

Five week family education program for anyone who wants to learn more about the affects of addiction.

Individual and group counseling.

Presentations to schools, community groups, churches, lawyers, probation, judges and businesses.

Substance abuse evaluations and individual counseling.

Mental health assessments and counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Overspending assessments and counseling.

Financial budgeting assistance.

Anger management.

Offers a warmline, which is a number to call for support, to learn about available mental health and recovery resources relevant to them or their loved ones. Usually responds within 2-3 days.

A partnership between the U.S. Army and a cross section of corporations, companies, and public sector agencies that guarantee Soldiers an interview and possible employment after the Army. A full list of participating businesses can be found on the website, listed out by state. 

Provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.

TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.

Transitional services are also available to help families become independent, such as GED preparation, vocational training, job retention programs, etc.

Offers a Toys for Tots sign up through the Church. Child must be 14 years old or under to participate. Can only sign up once for Toys for Tots. Sign up begins October 01, 2025, and stops December 5, 2025. Toy distribution dates begin on November 14, 2025, and ends December 21, 2025.

Approved applicants can pick up toys at the following location - Franklin Event Center/also known as Horizon School...4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, 50310

You Must be Registered to pick up toys

Works with families to get them enrolled in the 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative. 1st Five program builds partnerships between physician practices and public service providers to enhance high-quality well-child care. 1st Five promotes the use of developmental tools that support healthy mental development for young children during the first five years. By using a tool for all children that includes social-emotional development and family risk factors, providers are able to identify children at risk for developmental concerns that, if left untreated, would play out later in life.

Offers to help children in grades 4-12 develop knowledge and skills. Services include learning about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.

Offers library services to everyone and programs for youth including story times. Items that may be borrowed from or used in the library include DVDs, large print materials, audio books, magazines, and newspapers. The library also provides access to computers, WIFI access available, reference, and information services.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

Emergency 24 hour temporary shelter, operating during winter months (November 1st through April 30th) annually. Food is provided.

Offers a temporary emergency shelter for people who do not have a warm place to stay out of the cold and winter weather.

Financial education including monthly workshops to help individuals gain or regain control over their finances. One on one counseling is also available after completing the workshop.

Asset Management Individual Development Account (IDAs) are matched savings accounts which may be used for the purchase of assets such as buying a home, pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training, and starting or expanding a small business.

Opportunity Passport Account program helps youth leaving foster care become financially literate as they gain experience with the banking system. Youth amass assets for education, housing, health care, vehicle, investments and other specified expenses.

Advocacy, including reviewing credit report, preparing financial action plan, assisting with setup of debt repayment schedules, and ongoing review of household budget.

Baxter City Library is located inside the Baxter Community School. Provides a collection of adult, preschool, and school age reading materials. Magazines and internet access may also available. Open to the general public.