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Parents as Teachers Home Visitation

YPN offers no-cost services to help you thrive during pregnancy and early childhood:

  • Home visits with a YPN Parent Educator twice a month.

  • Offered in Linn and Jones Counties for families with children ages 0-5.

  • Parents as Teachers curriculum delivered in the comfort of your home.

  • One-on-one support for new moms and dads as they transition into parenthood.

  • Access to the We Care Shop, where families earn points through healthy activities and redeem them for diapers, wipes, clothing, books, and baby essentials.

  • Support in understanding your child’s development, along with activities to help them grow.

  • Connections to local resources to support your family’s needs.

For more information about this program, please contact Taylor Mather or call 319-364-8909.

Building Bright Futures

YPN offers no-cost services to help you thrive during pregnancy and early childhood:

  • Weekly group meetings in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

  • Offered in 7 languages: English, Spanish, French, Swahili, Lingala, Pashto, and Dari.

  • Serves Linn County parents of children ages 0–5, with classes organized by topic, language, child age, and dedicated groups for moms and dads.

  • Opportunities to connect with other moms and share experiences.

  • Transportation, on-site childcare, and a meal provided at each group.

  • Access to the We Care Shop, where families earn points for healthy behaviors to exchange for diapers, wipes, clothing, books, and baby essentials.

For more information about this program, contact Nicole Humpal or call 319-364-8909.

Extended Group Programming

YPN offers additional group programs for parents of children ages 0-18.

  • Offered both in person and virtually to meet families’ needs.

  • Childcare and a meal provided, with transportation available.

  • Curricula include:

    • Parent Café

    • Make Parenting a Pleasure

    • Incredible Years

    • Love and Logic

    • Understanding Dads

    • 24/7 Dads

  • In-person programming available in Linn, Iowa, and Benton Counties.

  • Virtual programming available in Appanoose, Benton, Davis, Iowa, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Mahaska, Monroe, Poweshiek, Tama, Van Buren, Wapello, and Washington Counties.

For more information about these programs, contact Nicole Humpal or call 319-364-8909.

We Care Shop

  • Provides essential items for families with children ages 0–5

  • Items include diapers, wipes, baby food, formula, clothing, toys, pack-n-plays, bouncers, hygiene products, and more

  • Families receive a point card and earn points through healthy behaviors, such as:

    • Attending well-child checks

    • Going to prenatal appointments

    • Signing up for community resources

    • Reading to their child

    • Reaching personal or family goals

    • And other positive activities

  • Families can then use their points to “purchase” items from the We Care Shop

For more information about the We Care Shop, contact Tasia Davidson or call 319-364-8909.

Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank

  • Families can earn diaper points through:

    • Participating in prenatal or parenting programs

    • Completing well-child visits at EIHC and attending prenatal checks

    • Receiving WIC services

  • Helps reduce stress for families and ensures children’s basic needs are met.

  • Partnership between YPN, Eastern Iowa Health Center, and HACAP.

  • Proud member of the National Diaper Bank Network.

  • Community Day held during the last week of each month.

Check out the Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank website, contact Tasia Davidson or call 319-364-8909.

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