We’re so glad you’re here!

YPN provides services at no charge to parents with children ages 0-5, living in Linn County. Regardless of race, income, marital status or living situation.

English & Bilingual Spanish groups are held at Kirkwood Community College – 3rd Floor Cedar Hall

French African groups are held at Hoover Elementary School.

All groups are held Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15pm. Free transportation to/from group is available; Free meal from 5:30-6pm; Free childcare beginning at 6pm.

YPN strives to Support, Educate, and Empower you by offering:

  • Prenatal & parenting education groups provide you with support through your journey of pregnancy and parenting

  • Home Visits using Parents As Teachers curriculum for those who can’t attend group or have addition needs

  • Access to our incentive-based We Care Shop for diapers, clothes & more by participating in groups, home visits, and making healthy choices 

  • Professional and encouraging staff & volunteer facilitators who care about you and your family

  • Multi-lingual programming & literacy opportunities (Bilingual Hispanic group and Multilingual African group)

  • Youth development assessments, resources and peer support to help you and your family be the best you can be!

  • 50 We Care Shop points after completion of interest form and initial program intake and 50 additional We Care Shop points after attending groups!

By joining YPN, you find much more than your village!

Once you complete the form below you’re on your way to some great incentives, connections and the support you’ve been looking for!

Earn extra incentives by registering and completing your intake today!


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    1st Time ParentWant More InfoWant to Earn Diapers/SuppliesSuggested by Friend/FamilyReferred by DHSI want to be the best parent I can be!Other

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