Partnerships 4 Families

03/25/2026

Moms-to-be in Carroll and the surrounding areas- we hope to see you at the Community Baby Shower on April 25th!

02/11/2026

New enhancements are live in Iowa Child Care Connect Child Care Search.
Provider profiles now display website links, languages spoken, and the date vacancies were last updated.

View the updates in Iowa Child Care Connect Child Care Search at https://search.iachildcareconnect.org/

These updates help families find child care that meets their needs.

Providers can keep this information up to date by completing the monthly data collection form.

01/29/2026

Enrollment is still open! Head Start currently has available classroom slots for this school year and is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Contact us today to learn more, and feel free to share with families who may be interested or eligible.

01/15/2026

01/14/2026

⏰𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤!⏰

Don't miss out on the next Business & Financial Fundamentals for Center Directors. This free training is designed to help you build a strong foundation for your child care business. Some of the topics covered include:

📣 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
💰 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
👩‍🦰 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳

📅 Starts January 27th.
👉 Registration closes January 20th. Don't miss out!

01/13/2026

Dr. Chan Hellman shares the significance of Hope Science and why it matters.

01/12/2026

01/05/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ATq9u3jr9/

📢 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀!
Don't miss out on these child care business topics chosen specifically for rural child care centers!

All four are free thanks to funding from USDA Rural Development!

👉 Get full descriptions here:https://www.firstchildrensfinance.org/app/uploads/2025/12/IA_Flyer_Trainings_2026_Digital-new.pdf

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧: "When Tuition is Not Enough: Fundraising for Your Child Care Center" (link in comments). In this session, participants explore the six basic principles of fundraising specific to child care programs. They identify and apply initial strategies to begin developing a sustainable fund development plan for their center.

01/02/2026

What a wonderful year!

Counting all our blessings from 2025. 🐣💞

It’s been such a joy to help families across west central Iowa and beyond welcome their little ones to the world. Thanks for trusting our team at The Birth Place to help them start their journeys.

12/30/2025

A great way to start the new year off with your non profit board.

Board members, we can help you lead with confidence! 💼 🙌

Join us for FUNDAMENTALS OF NONPROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE, on Wednesday, January 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Online) for an engaging and informative workshop. 🧩 You’ll gain the tools and insights to serve your organization with clarity, understanding, and purpose.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
📘 Understand Typical Board Responsibilities
🤝 Explore Board Authority and Relationships
🧭 Clarify Your Role as a Board Member
📑 Receive Propel’s Governance Workbook
⚖️ Learn the Fiduciary Duties of Board Directors

Whether you’re new to a board, considering joining one, or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session will strengthen your ability to contribute effectively.

Register Today! ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundamentals-of-nonprofit-board-governance-tickets-1740100029029?aff=oddtdtcreator