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Provides support, resources, and lessons for first time/expecting parents. Clients earn 'credits' that they can use to 'purchase' new infant clothing and items.

Provides:

-- Diapers and wipes

-- Maternity clothing

-- Formula

-- Baby food

-- Nursing supplies

-- Baby clothes and accessories

Provides comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence and programs aimed at addressing domestic violence offenders. Services for victims include confidential shelters, outreach services such as counseling, court assistance, public education, and presentations. Support groups for victims and survivors, as well as child advocacy services, are available in Polk and Warren Counties. 

A 24/7 Crisis Line, staffed by trained domestic violence advocates, offers counseling, information, and education about domestic abuse issues to victims, their friends, and family members. 

Additionally, intervention programs for domestic violence offenders are available, focusing on helping offenders understand and take responsibility for their actions, recognize the damaging effects of their behavior, and develop skills such as problem-solving, conflict resolution, stress management, and communication. These programs may include group sessions addressing the cycle of abuse, power and control tactics, and stereotypical gender roles, as well as victim panels where survivors share their experiences to foster accountability and awareness.

Lifestyle change programs teach participants to make lasting lifestyle changes, like eating healthier, adding physical activity into their daily routine, and improving coping skills.

Program for learning essential skills to navigate everyday challenges and responsibilities successfully. Helps to identify barriers and commit to financial and personal goals, creating a path toward stability.

Offers individual, family and group counseling and therapy services to those looking for help with their mental or behavioral health.

Provides young people an opportunity to develop a set of core values based on the Scout Oath and Law. This group has the option of serving only boys or being a "Family Pack," serving both boys and girls. This is accomplished through adult volunteers, as they teach appreciation of the outdoors and the world through:

- Camping.

- Community service.

- Teaching leadership, and more.

Young people also learn the skills of goal setting and achievement as they work toward the Eagle Scout Award.

Provides homemaker assistance services to support seniors with daily tasks. Services can include companionship and conversation, assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming, light meal prep and feeding help, light housekeeping and laundry, medication reminders, transportation to appointments and errands, grocery shopping, and respite care for family caregivers.

Provides city government departments and other city information. 

Emergency shelter serves all demographics except single men by providing a safe place to stay for the night. This is a short-term solution for those in need of immediate housing. The shelter is located on the west side of the building.

Provides a daytime hospitality center for those in need. Anyone needing access to a shower, laundry facilities, a hot meal, or clothing can come into the Romero House to get assistance.

Financial assistance is available for mortgage/rent payments, utilities, or car repairs.

Provides law enforcement and jail services to the county.

Corrections Staff can only confirm if a person is incarcerated and the amount of their bond. Charges, Court Dates and Medical Information will not be released.

Call the jail to schedule visitation.

Provides sack lunches to several communities.

Offers to transport clients to work and doctor's appointments. This is a door to door service. Must have a Medicaid waiver for disability, brain injury, or as a senior citizen. Call 24 hours ahead of time.

Provides services and programs to assist consumers and businesses. The focus of a Bureau's activities is on marketplace concerns, such as honest advertising and selling practices. Most BBB services are provided without charge to the public, including:

- Provides information about a company, particularly whether or not there are unanswered or unsettled complaints, or other problems.

- Provides information about charities and other organizations that are seeking donations.

- Helps resolve a buyer/seller complaint against a company, including mediation and arbitration services in many instances.

- Disseminates accurate consumer information so wise buying decisions can be made.