YPN

06/19/2026

Just a reminder! ❤️

Our office is closed today in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen on Monday, June 22.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope everyone has a wonderful day! ✨

06/17/2026

A big thank you to Karin Hanson for these generous donations!💛

Karin donated sunscreen along with several other items that will be distributed by our Home Visit Parent Educators during home visits and shared with the families we serve.

We are so grateful for the support of community members like Karin who help us provide resources and encouragement to local families. Thank you for your kindness and generosity! ✨💚

06/16/2026

We will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume normal business hours on Monday the 22nd! Thank you for your understanding!

06/09/2026

What a wonderful evening at YPN’s annual picnic! 🍕💛

We’re so grateful to all of our participants who joined us for a night of fun, pizza, laughter, and friendship. Events like this remind us how special our YPN community truly is.

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers for helping make the night possible- we couldn’t do it without your time, energy, and support! 🙌

05/29/2026

Here at YPN, we are able to provide many different opportunities for families who desire to grow in their parenting skills and feel supported throughout pregnancy and early childhood.

Through one of our most impactful and popular programs- our Parents as Teachers Home Visitation Program- we were able to provide 𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟔 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟑𝟏 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟗 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 (𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟎–𝟓) 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐘𝟐𝟓!

Through twice-monthly home visits, YPN Parent Educators provide encouragement, education, and personalized support for families with children ages 0–5 in Linn and Jones Counties. Families receive:

✨ One-on-one support for new moms and dads as they transition into parenthood
✨ Guidance in understanding child development and activities that encourage growth and learning
✨ Parents as Teachers curriculum delivered in the comfort of their home
✨ Connections to local resources and community support
✨ Access to our We Care Shop, where families can earn points through healthy activities and redeem them for diapers, wipes, clothing, books, and other baby essentials

These visits help families build confidence, gain practical tools, and receive support every step of the way. Thank you to our community and supporters who help make programs like this possible! 💛

05/28/2026

A big thank you to McGrath Auto for this donation of diapers and wipes! We are so thankful for your support- it's because of people like you that help our families have the tools they need to be able to thrive!

05/27/2026

We’re hiring at YPN! 🎉

We currently have one Parent Educator position open and are looking for someone to join our team. If you’re interested in working in a collaborative, community-focused environment, we’d love for you to apply!

Click the link below to view the full job details and submit your application ⬇️
https://www.ypniowa.org/about/careers/

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Chelsey at [email protected]

05/27/2026

Today is Community Day! Stop by from 3-5pm!

Today is Community Day! If you’re a community member not currently enrolled at EIDB, come visit us this afternoon between 3:30pm and 5:30pm to pick up 50 diapers (sizes newborn through 5). We look forward to seeing you!

05/26/2026

We’re so grateful for our partnership with GreatAmerica! They invited us to share about YPN during their Lunch & Learn and truly went above and beyond by surprising us with a generous donation of diapers, wipes, and hygiene supplies for the families we serve.

We’re also excited that their team will be joining us to volunteer at Group this summer!

Thank you, GreatAmerica, for your continued support and for showing up for our community in such an impactful way. 💙

05/25/2026

Our diaper bank and office will be closed on Memorial Day as we take time to honor and remember those who served 🇺🇸.

We will reopen on Tuesday and look forward to serving you then. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe holiday!