BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT SERVICES | TOGETHER FOR GOOD - IOWA
Offers various support services to families through a cooperative of area churches. Trained volunteers and staff work with parents facing chronic stress or crisis to find resources and supports than can help. The following three services are offered with volunteers from local churches:
Crisis Child Hosting: Temporary care of vulnerable children to give parents a safe option during a crisis.
Child Respite Hosting: Hosting children for shorter periods (typically a few hours to a few days a couple of times a month). This provides parents with respite relief and allows for stabilization.
Parent Advocate: Building 1:1 relationship/friendship with parents through parent advocacy. Parents would be connected with a TFG advocate with the goal of developing a relationship/friendship to decrease isolation and increase support for the parent.
Physical Address
Various Locations Available, Des Moines, IA 50310
Hours
Mon 9 am - 5 pm; Tue 9 am - 5 pm; Wed 9 am - 5 pm; Thu 9 am - 5 pm; Fri 9 am - 5 pm;
Voice
Website
Application process
Call, email, or request care online to be connected with local churches for various kinds of services
Fee
None
Required documents
None
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Languages
English
Service area
Marion County, Iowa Marshall County, Iowa Warren County, Iowa Dallas County, Iowa Madison County, Iowa Polk County, Iowa Story County, Iowa Jasper County, Iowa Boone County, Iowa
Agency info
TOGETHER FOR GOOD - IOWA
Offers various support services to families through area churches.
