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Classes on the topics of drugs and alcohol, parenting, anger management, and batterers intervention.

Offers individualized parenting classes. Can be done in person or remote.

Parenting programs for parents of children 2-5 years old, 6-16 years old, ADD/ADH/ADHD children, and Spanish speaking parents - La Crianiza Practica Le Los Hijos, Ninos.

Classes held in various locations.

Parenting programs for parents of children 2-5 years old, 6-16 years old, ADD/ADH/ADHD children, and Spanish speaking parents - La Crianiza Practica Le Los Hijos, Ninos.

Classes held in various locations.

Offers family programming for parents of children age(s) 0-5 twice a week. Parents are welcome to bring their children and drop them off in our child care room, while they either take a break in the parent room, attend one of our guest speakers, or chat with our parent educators or other parents about child development. A nightly parenting class is also offered during the fall and spring that meets DHS requirements.

Offers educational courses which are free to the public. Each month a different topic is explored. Vouchers to ATLAS's Christmas Store or School Supply drives may be earned by attendees for active participation.

Courses offered may vary and may cover topics such as:

- Public Speaking

- Setting Boundaries

- Learning to Budget

- Grief Recovery

- Life Skills for Teens

- Parenting

Offers pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes, and prenatal information.

Offers free group-education parenting skills classes, subjects such as Wellness, managing or prevent diabetes, heart disease, or obesity.

Positive Parenting, focusing on discipline, temperament and development, and sibling rivalry.

Prenatal care, preparing for birth and questions and answers about breast feeding. Expectant moms are encouraged to bring support person.

Provides families support in preserving or reunifying with their children through tailored services, using a focused approach that builds on a family's existing strengths.

Family Advocacy Center counselors provide the following services (in both English and Spanish):

- Home visits.

- General counseling.

- Referrals to community resources.

- Practical and emotional support during court, doctor, and other visits.

- Follow-up contacts with families.

- Parenting classes.

ANKENY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS are located at:
Preschool - Terrace Learning Center: 310 NW School Street, 965-9670

Elementaries -
Ashland Ridge: 2600 NW Ash Drive, 965-9594.
Crocker: 2910 SW Applewood Street, 965-9710.
East: 710 S.E. 3rd Street, 965-9660.
Northwest: 1202 W 1st St 965-9680.
Heritage: 301 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, 965-9645
Northeast: 1705 Trilein Drive, 965-9620.
Southeast: 1005 SE Trilein Dr 965-9650.
Rock Creek: 3800 NW Abilene Road, 965-9629
Prairie Trail: 1850 SW College Avenue, 965-9605
Westwood: 2920 NW 9th 965-9690.

Middle Schools -
Southview: 1020 SW Cherry Street, 965-9635.
Parkview: 105 NW Pleasant 965-9640.
Prairie Ridge: 1010 Prairie Ridge Drive, 965-9705.
Northview: 1302 N Ankeny Blvd, 515-965-9700

High Schools -
High School: 1155 SW Cherry Street, 965-9630.
Ankeny Centennial High School: 2220 NW State Street, 965-9610

COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Parenting and Community Education classes are offered each semester. 515-289-3960.