Southwest Iowa Families-
Dads Matter- Father John Flynn
Children with involved fathers have fewer behavioral problems, obtain better academic results, and are economically better off.
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“It is our choices … that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – J.K. Rowling
Join us in speaking out against bullying.
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Professional Counseling Can Help
Everyone experiences the need to change at sometime in their life. It isn’t easy!
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The Period of PURPLE Crying®
is the phrase used to describe the time in a baby’s life when they cry more than any other time. – purplecrying.info
Annual Report
Annual report July 1, 2015– June 30, 2016 Here is a link to a printable version of the report. Southwest Iowa Families, Inc. exists to provide social and mental health supports to families and individuals. Our mission: “enhancing… Read More
Mission, Purpose, & Philosophy
Mission: Enhancing the lives of children and their families in southwest Iowa. Purpose: Southwest Iowa Families, Inc. exists to provide social and mental health services and supports for families in the areas of southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri…. Read More
Contributions
The Starfish Story Original Starfish Photo by Henrique Vicente, CC Licensed A man was jogging down the beach after a major storm had just come through the area. He was dismayed by the huge number of starfish that… Read More
Welcome
Southwest Iowa Families exists to provide social and mental health services and supports for families in the areas of southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri. Click to read more about the mission and philosophy.
Southwest Iowa Families, Inc. offers the following services:
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS)
- Foster Care After Care Services (FACS)
- Bright & Beautiful Beginnings Prevention Programs: Positive Family, Fremont/Page Nest & Montgomery Nest
- Incredible Years Dinosaur School
- Partners 4 Families
- Preschool Mental Health Screening
- Professional Counseling & Mental Health Therapy
- Speaking and Educational Services
- Parenting with Confidence Class
Southwest Iowa Families, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation. If you are interested in making a donation, visit the contributions page for more information.
To contact Southwest Iowa Families, Inc., visit the contact page for detailed information including the address and a map.
Dinosaur School
Dinosaur School, being offered at Southwest Iowa Families, uses the evidence-based curriculum, The Incredible Years. The Incredible Years promotes social & emotional competence in young children & helps prevent aggression in young children. If you’d like your child… Read More
PARENT TALK – Clarinda, April 5th
If you are a parent, caregiver, or educator, don’t miss this FREE resource! See the Shenandoah, April 4th Flier below!
Trauma, Attachment, & Healing Seminar
Are you parenting a child who has been in the foster care system? Have you adopted a child from the foster care system? Are you raising a child who was abused or neglected? Attend the Trauma, Attachemnt, Healing… Read More