Our Kids Count
Our Kids Count (OKC) began November 2006, as a grassroots effort planned, supported and implemented by community members. This group recognized a need for parets to have a place to go and relax, have time with other adults, and learn some new things to help them be great parents.
Please see the calendar on the home page for details about upcoming sessions.
Clothing Drive / Distribution
2015 marked the 3rd year Floyd County Child Abuse Prevention Council has hosted a clothing drive and distribution. This dsitribution aids families in need with clothing and winter gear to help keep children warm and helathy through the winter. We are fortunate to recieve a vast majority of ourclothing from members of the community. If interested in donating please see our Donate page by clicking here.
24/7 Dads
National Fatherhood Initiative's flagship fatherhood curriculum is used by thousands of organizations across the country to train fathers to be involved, responsible, and committed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lutheran Services of Iowa (LSI)
LSI provides a 21 day intensive service option for DHS, JCS, law enforcement officers, community schools and the general public when responding to crisis contacts inolving children who are at risk of out-of-home pacement. The goal of this program is to decrease the number of family, foster or shelter placements for youth. By supporting families in crisis, we can be a resource for those families whos children may otherwise not be able to remain in their homes.
Learning Connections
This class is for families with children birth to enrollment in kindergarten. Children will work on early learning skills in the areas of Math, Science, and Literacy, as well as Music and Movement and the Arts. Parents and children participate together during the first half of the class, and during the second half of the class the parents engage in a discussion about nurturing parenting topics while the children continue to meet with the early childhood teacher doing activities that promote self-esteem and self-awareness.
See the calendar on the home page for classes in Chrles City, St. Ansgar, and Osage.
CAP Project
VIsion: To seek community support in aiding high school seniors/GED recipients who have out of home placement to transition to adulthood by providing necessary household items and hygiene
products. We will also seek community support in providing youth with a celebration of their achievement of graduating high school or receiving their GED. If interested in donating please see our Donate page by clicking here.
Connections Matter
Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, they help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier, stronger community.
Lions Field Pool Concession Stand
Floyd County Child Abuse Prevention Council took on this project in 2013 as a means to raise funds and serve the commmunity.
PROJECTS & PARTNERS
If you suspect a child under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected please call: The Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-362-2178 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Please be ready to provide identifying information and the whereabouts of the child. You may remain anonymous.