Southwest Iowa Families-
It takes a village to raise a child. – old African proverb
We are all part of the village. Safe and healthy children are a shared responsibility.
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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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“A person’s a person, no matter how small.” – Dr. Seuss
Children’s mental health matters. The majority of children with mental disability fail to be identified and lack access to treatment and supports. – National Alliance of the Mentally Ill
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“Nonviolence is not a weapon of the weak. It is a weapon of the strongest and bravest.” – Mahatma Ghandi
No one should have to live with domestic violence in their home.
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“Children do well if they can.” -Ross Green
We can help you help your child do well.
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“Family is the most important thing in the world.” -Princess Diana
Family is not always about blood. It’s about who is there to help you and support you. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.
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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
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Professional Counseling Can Help
Everyone experiences the need to change at sometime in their life. It isn’t easy!
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.
GOT YOUR ACE SCORE?
Take the ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) survey. A score of four or more is associated with the potential for poor health outcomes. Consider discussing your score with a professional counselor. ACEs screening is a routine part of the admissions packet… Read More