Boone and Story County C.A.R.E.S.
Child Abuse Resource and Educational Services
GET INVOLVED
VOLUNTEERING
Our organization is always open to the community and is looking for people who would like to be a part of our team to strengthen, support, and educate families in our community on the prevention of child abuse. If you would like to be a part of our organization and are interested in more information please contact us!
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515-433-4893
PARTNERS WITH C.A.R.E.S.
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA
LSI began as a safe place for children. Today LSI is one of Iowa’s largest human services agencies, supporting thousands of people each year.
Today we are still committed to making sure children have safe, permanent homes. We also support families, people with disabilities, people of refugee status, elderly adults and many others.
For 150 years, LSI has stood beside Iowa’s most vulnerable.
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YOUTH STANDING STRONG - YSS
At YSS, we give children, teens and young adults the opportunity to find their voice, make healthy choices, feel safe and secure, learn life skills, heal with compassion, grow their confidence and—together, stand strong.
Whether we’re providing safe housing and pre- and post-natal care for young mothers, residential addiction treatment for teens, afterschool opportunities for children or counseling for families, YSS’ comprehensive network of empowerment programs serve all ages of youth.
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FAMILY NEST
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Are you a pregnant mom or
have a child 6 months or younger?
Do you need items for your pregnancy and/or new arrival?
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Family Nest is a free community based program that promotes healthy behaviors during pregnancy and infancy by providing education and incentives to income eligible families residing in Boone County.
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To sign up and find out how you can earn points to shop at the Family Nest Store to redeem those points, please contact:
Erin Hall
Family Development Lead
515-451-4622
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