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Name & Location
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Phone Number
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Days/Hours
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Services Provided
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FAMILY
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Arc of East Central Iowa
680 2nd Street
SE, Suite 200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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365-0487
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Provides an array of services including respite,
summer daycare, family support & supported community living.
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Area Substance
Abuse Council
3601 16th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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390-4611
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Assistance available Monday through Thursday from
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Community assistance to combat alcohol, tobacco,
and other drug use, curriculum facilitation, series of sessions on substance
abuse related topics. Substance abuse
evaluations. Outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment.
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Cedar Rapids Public
Library
Downtown Branch
500 First St. SE
Cedar
Rapids, IA. 5240
Cedar Rapids Public
Library
West Side Branch
Westdale Mall
2nd Level
Cedar
Rapids, IA. 5240
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Downtown Branch
398-5123
West Side Branch
390-7806
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Assistance available Monday
through Sunday. Monday through
Thursday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Assistance available Monday
through Sunday. Monday through Friday
from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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The Cedar Rapids Public Library is more than a place to
find a good book, as it provides nearly 80 programs each month. For children,
story times and toddler times are given; families will enjoy the special
programs and book discussions. Computer classes are offered in the technology
learning center. And the café on the second level is open Monday – Saturday
for lunch, coffee, specialized beverages and desserts. Cedar Rapids Public
Library is also home to the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center (ISAIC)
and other reference services. Computerized databases help library users
access information quickly. Internet access is provided along with word
processing stations and more. We are also accessible to the physically
challenged.
http://www.crlibrary.org/
Select
services and programs are offered at the West Side Branch.
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City of Cedar
Rapids
Parks Department
3601
42nd Street NE
Cedar
Rapids, Iowa
52402
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286-5760
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Assistance
available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Individual facility/park functions and
hours/times vary.
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The
Parks Department city parks, sports fields and courts, trails, a skate park,
ice rinks, sledding and skiing hot spots, an off-leash dog area, Old
McDonalds’s Farm, water playgrounds, disc golf courses, riverfront
maintenance and lease program for Ellis Harbor and a donation program.
http://www.cedar-rapids.org/
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City of Cedar
Rapids
Recreation Department
2000
Mount Vernon Road SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52403
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286-5731
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Assistance
available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Individual facility functions and times
vary.
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The Recreation Department operates two recreation centers,
Time Check and Ambroz, the Veteran’s Memorial Tennis Center,
Riverside Roundhouse, an indoor pool, five outdoor pools, and two farmers’
markets.
Many of these facilities are available to rent for parties, meetings,
receptions, picnics, reunions, and other special events.
http://www.cedar-rapids.org/
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Family Resource Centers
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Family Resource Center at Jane Boyd
943 14th
Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Family Resource Center at Taylor Elementary School
720 7th Avenue
SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Urban Family Resource Center
1382 Second Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Marion Family Resource Center
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Jane Boyd: 366-0431
Taylor:
558-2084
Urban:
366-7632
Marion:
447-5816
Northwest:
892-5700
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Assistance provided Monday through Friday from:
Jane Boyd:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Taylor:
Varies by program and
activities.
Urban:
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Marion:
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
For more information,
contact Chris Carman at 892-5700.
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Services provided vary by site as noted below:
Jane Boyd: Preschool, Child/Youth Sports Programs,
After-School Drop-in Programs, Adult & Family Activities, Parent &
Family Support, Employment Information, Budgeting & Health Information,
Individual Counseling & Referral Services, Support Groups, Free Medical
Clinic, Food Bank, LEAF Emergency Funds, Furniture & Appliance Connection. www.janeboyd.org
Taylor: Step-Up
Preschool for 4 year olds, Metro Care Connection Health Clinic for children,
HACAP’s Family Health Alliance/WIC Clinic, Monthly Free Clothing Giveaway,
TANA (Taylor Area Neighborhood Association) monthly meetings, Tiger Cub Club
before and after school program, SHARE-Iowa food program distribution, Family
Support, Young Parents Network weekly group meetings.
Urban: Head Start, Family & Community Health
Alliance, Food Boxes, Heating & Energy Assistance, Nutrition Information,
Parenting Groups, Holiday Food Box Sign-up, WIC Clinic, Prenatal Education,
Oral Health Screenings and Education, Well Child Screening Clinic including
hearing, vision, and developmental screens.
www.hacap.org
Marion: Head Start, Family & Community Health Alliance, Food Boxes, Heating 7
Energy Assistance, Nutrition Information, Parenting Groups, Holiday Food Box Sign-up, WIC
Clinic, Oral Health Screenings and Education.
www.hacap.org
NW
Neighborhood Network: Day Care, Head Start, Parenting Classes, Pre-school Grant,
Recreation, Family Support Groups, Development Screening for 3-Year Olds,
Neighborhood Partners, & Individual Family Support.
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Foundation 2 Family Resources
1714
Johnson Avenue NW
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52405
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362-1170
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Assistance available Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Counseling and
skill-building services to youth and families referred by the Department of
Human Services or Juvenile Court Services.
Also offers anger management classes for adults and youth.
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Foundation 2 Mobile Crisis
Outreach
1540
2nd Avenue SE
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52403
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247-0030
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Assistance available 24
hours a day, 7 days per week.
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On-site crisis response team
that can be dispatched to businesses, schools, homes or hospitals. Provide assessment, crisis de-escalation,
counseling as needed, referrals and follow-up with client.
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Foundation 2 Street Outreach Services (SOS)
1630 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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297-7519
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Assistance available Sunday through Friday; hours
vary.
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Serves youth, up to age 21, who are homeless, have run
away, or are at-risk. Helps with basic
needs like food, clothing, &
blankets. Helps youth leave the
streets by finding them safe shelter and/or returning them to their
homes. Provides youth and their
families direct counseling services, information and referrals.
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Foundation 2 Supervised
Apartment Living Program
1630 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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368-3376
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Housing, skill training and support services to young
adults, ages 16-19, who can no longer live at home. Accepts youth referred by the Department of
Human Services or Juvenile Court Services.
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Foundation 2 Transitional
Living Program
1630 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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368-3376
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on-call coverage 24 hours a day.
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Housing, skills training and support services to young
adults, ages 16-21, who can no longer live at home. Accepts only non-system youth (those not
involved with the Department of Human Services).
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Foundation 2
Youth Shelter
3015 12th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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366-8797
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Assistance available 24 hours a day.
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Fifteen-bed facility staffed and licensed to provide
temporary shelter to youth ages 11-17.
Provide counseling, educational services, and a safe and nurturing
environment. Accepts both non-system
youth (those not involved with the Department of Human Services) and those
referred by the Department of Human Services or Juvenile Court Services.
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Four Oaks Bridge Dummermuth Intergenerational Center
2100
First Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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247-4834
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
362-2174 Crisis Center
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Services to bring together people of all ages,
races, and economic backgrounds in an environment of learning, whereby youth,
seniors, and working adults can connect and contribute through the arts,
technology, and other learning opportunities.
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Four Oaks Cornerstone & Family Centered Services
1924 D Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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363-0636
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
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Family Development Self-Sufficiency program
designed to partner with high-risk welfare recipients in working towards
economic self-sufficiency and family stability.
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Gay & Lesbian Resource Center
305 Second St. NE
Cedar
Rapids, IA
52401
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366-2055
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Assistance
available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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The group is a part of the Rapids AIDS Project. Come join and support this group which is
for orientation of gay and trans genders in our community. Topics are selected by the participants for
each session of this support group.
Share your knowledge and experience with others. Call for more information.
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Healthy Linn Care Network
1026 A Ave. NE
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52402
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369-8600
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Assistance available Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Perform community needs
assessments, provide community improvement planning, help health and human
service agencies collaborate on services.
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Hiawatha Public Library
150
William Street
Hiawatha, IA. 52233
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393-1414
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Assistance available Monday
through Sunday. Monday through
Thursday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday
through Sunday from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
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Hiawatha Library collections
include over 30,000 books, large print, books on cassette and CD, magazines,
music, videos, DVD’s, select newspapers, State and Federal Tax forms, Online
databases. Programs and services
include reference services, story times for children, children’s reading
programs, and low vision services.
Facilities include study room, large meeting room, public accessible
computers, internet access, and Iowa Communications Network (ICN). Hiawatha Public Library is part of the
Metro Library Network with Cedar Rapids and Marion Public Libraries. http://www.hiawathalibrary.com/
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Kirkwood Skills to
Employment
1030
5th Avenue SE, 3rd Floor
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52403
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398-5105
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Assistance available Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Assistance with developing
and achieving employment skills and educational goals for those who meet
eligibility requirements.
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Linn County Extension/4-H
3279 7th Avenue SE, 3rd Floor
Marion, IA 52302
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377-9839
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Educational programs, family information, youth
development information, information about dads, K-12 grade hands-on learning
materials, financial information, nutrition information. Education for after-school providers, and
4-H programming.
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Marion Parks & Recreation
4500
10th St.
Marion, IA. 52302
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377-4846
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Assistance is available
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Individual facility/park functions and
hours/times vary.
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Marion's Park and Recreation Department is responsible for 16 city parks, Oak Shade Cemetery, the Lowe Park Arts and
Environment Center, Willowood
Pool and the Boyson Hiking-Biking Trail. The department also provides an array of
recreational and cultural
opportunities throughout the year for all age groups. Each year,
typically in early spring, a brochure of programs and activities is published
and distributed throughout the community. In addition, the Parks &
Recreation Department administers the local Adopt-A-Tree program. http://www.cityofmarion.org/
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Marion Public Library
1095 Sixth Avenue
Marion, IA. 52302
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377-3412
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Assistance available Monday
through Sunday. Monday through
Thursday from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5 :00
PM, and Sunday from 2::00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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Marion Public Library is
part of the Metro Library System. The
Marion Library has a vast collection of fiction and non-fiction books,
videos, DVDs, audio recordings, books on tape and much more. Story time and online internet resources
are valuable services. The library is
supported by Friends of the Marion Public Library and the Foundation. The Marion Library is always open to those
within the community who would like to volunteer their time and talents. http://cityofmarion.org/library
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Olivet Neighborhood Mission
230
10th Street NW
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52405
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364-7946
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Assistance available Monday
through Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
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Clothing Closet: Clothes (newborn through adult) and household items
free or nominally priced. Monday
through Friday from 8:30AM - 11:30AM.
Emergency Food Pantry: Food box available maximum of once every 31 days.
Monday through Friday from 8:30AM – 11:30AM.
After School Drop-In
Program: Youth, 5-11 years, Monday through Friday 3:30PM – 6:00PM.
Totally Youth: Drop-in program for middle school and high school
kids at Olivet Church on Wednesdays from 6:00PM- 8:00PM.
Thursday Morning Out: Social/education group for adults, mostly women
attend. 9:00AM – 11:00AM. Call if interested in attending, Shana
Wagner 364-7946 x 6.
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Parent Education Consortium (PEC)
1120
33rd Ave SW
Cedar
Rapids, IA. 52404
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399-6809
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Assistance is available
during office hours; Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Classes are available Sunday through
Thursday. Class times vary.
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Provider of parent education
services and resources for parents of young children that include classes,
resource materials, community presentations and professional in-services. Classes offered include Parenting Young
Children (0-5 yrs), Single Parenting, Step Parenting, Dads, and Court
Mandated parenting classes. www.aea10.org/PEC
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Partnership for Safe
Families
1700 B Ave. NE, Suite 201 +203
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
(located
in Central Park Presbyterian Church)
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286-0773
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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The Partnership for Safe Families is a
community-wide effort to support families and prevent child abuse, neglect
and domestic violence. It brings
together families, neighbors and professionals as PARTNERS in solving the
problems that families face. It offers
“Family Support,” which is a free, voluntary service for parents of young
children that is neighborhood/community-based and works with families to
identify goals for self-sufficiency.
Family team meetings.
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Planned Parenthood of East Central
Iowa
3425
1st Avenue SE, #100
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52402
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363-8572 or
1-800-230-PLAN
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Assistance available Monday, Wednesday and Friday
from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM;
Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
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Patient services - medical, counseling and
referral services, education and training and community education services.
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Tanager Place
2309 C Street SW
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365-9164
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:30
AM to 4:30 PM.
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Counseling, supervised visits, shelter,
independent living program, adoption services, foster care services,
residential treatment.
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Young Parents Network, Inc.
205 12th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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364-8909
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Provides early childhood education and family
support programming for families with young children 0-5 yrs: 1) Evening and
daytime group meetings for prenatal, moms, dads and grandparents; 2)
Short-term parenting groups and school or community presentations available;
3) DADS (Dads after Drugs) weekly support/education group; 4) Strength-based
home visitation early childhood/family support program; 5) Family development
services for welfare recipients to assist in becoming self sufficient; and 6)
Assistance in making connections with needed community resources, including
preschool and after school programming.
www.youngparentsnetwork.org
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YOUTH
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Bethel AME Church
512 6th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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363-1251
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Call for assistance.
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Mentoring services to youth. Provides clothes and a weekly meal. Open to children in the neighborhood. Other items (beds, stoves, washers) may be
available. Feeding program on
Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Clothing program at Central Park Presbyterian Church on Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for persons in real need. Ready Write program for assistance with
homework for kids on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
206 Collins Road NE
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377-8993
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
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Mentoring services.
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Boy Scouts of America
660 32nd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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862-0541
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Comprehensive Youth Development program. Program scholarships available.
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Boys & Girls Club
1501 Ellis Blvd NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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363-5766
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
2:45 PM to 6:45 PM during the school year; 11:30 AM to 6:45 PM on “Early
out/dismissal or vacation days; Friday close at 6:00 PM; 8:00 AM to 5:45 PM
during the summer months when school is not in session.
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Offers activities for youth, ages 6-18, in five core
areas: Health & Life Skills Development; Sports, Recreation &
Fitness; The Arts; Character & Leadership Development; and Education
& Career Development. Special tutoring and homework assistance is
available during “Power Hour,” which is a part of the Education & Career
Development component. Membership fees
are $15 throughout the year and
scholarships are available.
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Campfire for Boys and Girls
6300 Rockwell Drive NE
PO Box 10075
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-0075
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294-2411
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Offers after-school programs for boys and girls in
grades K-12. Focuses on five key
areas: Trails to the Environment, Trails to Knowing Me, Trails to Family
& Community, Trails to the Future, and Trails to Creativity. Scholarships to cover membership and
campership fees are available. An outreach program in the Wellington Heights
Neighborhood is also available. Camp
Hitaga (5551
Hitaga Road, Walker, IA)
available to rent for families or special events. Summer camps for youth.
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Central Corridor Gamers
400
3rd Avenue SW
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52404
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363-5799
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Assistance
available Wednesday and Sunday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
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A safe place for gamers of all ages and types to enjoy
games and camaraderie without fear of the pressures of negative behaviors.
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Child Care Alliance Resource
Team
1120
33rd Avenue SW
Cedar
Rapids, IA
52404
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399-6818
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Assistance
available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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The CART project provides a rapid response of
intensive, one-on-one behavioral support for children ages 0-5 who are not
labeled as having special education needs, but who have been referred by
childcare providers or parents for extremely challenging behaviors in their
childcare setting.
The project involves partnerships among Grant Wood AEA,
early care and education providers, families, community mental health
providers, ISU Extension, Child Care Resource & Referral, and Cedar
Rapids area pediatricians.
www.aea10.k12.ia.us
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Child Care Resource & Referral
P.O. Box 490
1515 Hawkeye Drive
Hiawatha, IA 52233
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739-1556 OR
1-800-233-0054
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Assistance available
(office hours) Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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CCR&R is a community based organization that lends
a helping hand to people who care for and about children; parents, child care
providers, employers, and community groups.
By providing resources, education and advocacy, CCR&R helps meet
your community’s need for affordable and accessible child care. Because your child care
needs are unique, we provide guidance by phone, in person, on the internet
and in other ways that are tailored to you rather than a one-size-fits-all
solution. http://www.hacap.org/Programs/CCR_R/Overview.aspx
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Child Check Developmental Screening
4401 Sixth Street SW
Cedar
Rapids, IA
52404
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399-6802
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Assistance
available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Screenings are offered at various times and
locations.
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Screening is available for all children two years prior
to kindergarten. Screenings are
offered in the local community on hearing, vision, motor, communication, and
learning skills. If parents have
concerns about younger children or have missed the screening dates, they can
schedule appointments. www.aea10.k12.ia.us
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Children of Promise
Mentoring Program
Youth First
c/o
Community Corrections Improvement Association
951 29th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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398-3907
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Children of Promise is a mentoring program for students
at Johnson and Polk Schools
who have a family member incarcerated.
Volunteers are matched with children ages 6 to 12 and are asked to
spend at least one hour per week with the child to develop a positive, caring
relationship. Training and support is
provided to all volunteers. Contact
Daniel Pledge-Johnson.
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Early ACCESS
1120
33rd Avenue SW
Cedar
Rapids, IA
52404
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399-6574
or
1-800-332-8488, x 6746
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Assistance
is available from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Early ACCESS is the system implemented by the state of Iowa
to serve children from birth to age three, who have either a developmental
delay, or have a condition that has a high probability of later delays if
early intervention services are not provided.
Eligible children and their families receive service coordination to
assist them in accessing the services and supports they need.
www.state.ia.us/earlyaccess
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Equipping Youth
118 3rd Avenue SE Suite 431
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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861-2747
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Programs that allow youth the opportunity to develop
skills that enable them to make healthy choices when faced with pressures to
conform to risky behaviors prevalent among teens today. Abstinence: Powerful Choices Series for
Middle School.
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Four Oaks CD+/ASAC
3601 16th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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390-3325
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
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Services for conduct disorder and chemically dependent
adolescents, boys and girls, ages 13-17, in a highly structured,
confrontational treatment culture.
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Four Oaks PHASE
1924 D Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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363-0636
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
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Delinquency-specific Day Treatment Programs for
adolescents, with treatment centers in Cedar Rapids.
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Four Oaks Regional Office
5400
Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52404
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364-0259
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Assistance available: Hours and location vary for
individual programs.
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Residential treatment, day
treatment, community-based programs, aftercare programs, special needs foster
care and adoption, prevention services, shelter services, juvenile justice
services, behavioral health services, school-based programs.
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Girl Scouts of the Mississippi Valley
240 Classic Car Court SW, Suite A
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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363-8335
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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In addition to traditional Girl Scout troops, provides
after school Girl Scout programs at a variety of times and locations
throughout the community. Through our
Outreach Programs, girls have opportunities
to learn about self-potential, how to relate to others, how to contribute to
the community and developing values.
Minimal annual fees, but financial aid is available for those in need. Support to volunteers who serve as advisors
to troops/groups where girls develop individual potential, develop values,
learn to relate to others and contribute to society. Times and locations vary at discretion of
volunteer leadership. Contact Mary
Duncan.
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Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Sixth
Street
Facility
4401 Sixth Street. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
52404-4499
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399-6700
or
1-800-332-8488
Or TDD 399-6766
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Assistance
is available online and by phone.
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AEA’s
work as educational partners with local public accredited private schools to
help assure that all children reach their potential. Services are provided in the following
areas: Special Education, Instructional Media, School Technology,
Instructional Services, Professional Development, Leadership,
School-Community Planning, and Multicultural, Gender-Fair. www.aea10.k12.ia.us
Programs & Services http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/services/index.html
Teacher/Parent Resources http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/curr/earlychildhood/partnerships.html
Educator Resources http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/curr/earlychildhood/resources/html
Online Resources for Students http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/media/electronic.html
Parents/Student Resources http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/parstu.html
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HD (Henry Davison) Youth Center
1006 3rd Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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363-5239
or 329-8841
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
6:30 AM to 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM;
Sunday from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
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Drop-in center for youth. No fees.
Feed breakfast to homeless and needy from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM.
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Helen G. Nassif YMCA
207 7th Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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366-6421
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Assistance
available Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Saturday from 7:00
AM to 6:00 PM; and Sunday from 12:00 (noon) to 5:00 PM. Summer hours are Monday through Friday from
5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
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Scholarships for memberships and programs may be
available. Fees based on a sliding fee
scale.
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Homeless Children’s Trust
(HACAP)
P.O. Box 490
Hiawatha, IA 52233
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393-7811
x 1037
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:30 to 4:30 PM by referral only.
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Provides a variety of services for homeless
children and youth including emergency childcare, emergency healthcare,
essential equipment for infants and toddlers, protective clothing, and
educational supplies/equipment, when other means of payment are not
available. Services are provided by
referral only through local emergency shelters, transitional housing
facilities and other human service agencies that can verify the homeless
situation and needs of these children/youth.
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Horizons, a Family Service Alliance
819 5th St. SE
P.O. Box 667
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
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398-3943
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Counseling, independent living services, after
school programs, supervised visits.
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Iowa Aftercare
Services Network/ Foundation 2
1630 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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368-3376
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Housing, skills training and support services to
young adults, ages 18-21, who have “aged out” of the foster care system.
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Jane Boyd
Community House
943 14th Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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366-0431
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Provides a variety of youth programs.
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Linn County Detention Center
800 Walford Rd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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892-5736
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Assistance available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
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Provide secure temporary residential care for youth, ages 12 to
18 years who are or are alleged to be delinquent, and who pose a threat to
themselves or to the community.
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Linn County In-Home Counseling
520 11th St. NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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892-5728
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
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Provide
a non-residential alternative to out-of-home care, by providing supervision,
skill development and support to the family, allowing the youth to remain in
the family home.
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Linn County Peer Group
520 11th St. NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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892-5731
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
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Provide services to youth with low self-esteem and inadequate
social interaction skills through the use of social/recreational activities
and a supportive peer group identification.
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Linn County Youth Shelter
220 10th St. NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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892-5790
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Assistance available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
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Provide
non-secure temporary residential care for up to 13 youth, ages 12 to 18
years, who are runaways, are experiencing a family crisis, or are charged
with a delinquent act that necessitates temporary removal from their home.
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Marion YMCA
3100 10th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
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377-7361
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM
to 9:00 PM. Saturdays from 7:00 AM to
6:00 PM and Sundays from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM.
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Scholarship program for
memberships and programs. Fees based
on a sliding fee scale.
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Mercy Medical Center
701
10th St. SE
Cedar
Rapids, IA. 52403
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Assistance
and more information are available online and by phone.
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Assistance
available (Mercy Fitness Center Hours) Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to
9:00 PM; Saturday from 7 AM to 4:00 PM; and Sunday from 10 AM to 2:00 PM
Assistance
available (Bearly Sick) Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Assistance
available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Children’s Shapedown: program follows the leading national
weight-management program for children ages 8-12, and their families. The comprehensive program addresses the
many factors related to childhood obesity, such as poor eating habits and
lack of exercise, and encourages the whole family to work together to make
healthy lifestyle changes. Meets at Mercy Health Plaza, 5264 Council St. NE. Call 221-8877 for more information.
Bearly Sick: Most childcare facilities won’t accept sick children
and many employers do not have sick leave policies for parents whose
youngsters are ill. Bearly Sick is a
way for you to meet your responsibility to your child and your job. Bearly Sick
daycare program is for children ages 6 weeks to 14 years who are ill
but do not need hospitalization and is in special location at Mercy Medical
Center. Call 369-4463 for more information.
Safe
KIDS: is an outreach coalition of partners
working together to educate and protect families. Together we provide information to help
families prevent accidents and injuries and promote local child safety
programs including; Car Seat Safety:
to schedule your safety seat inspection call 310-SEAT, Bike and Helmet
Safety: for a demonstration, information on bicycle rodeo set up, or to
purchase a helmet call 398-6287
and Pedestrian Safety: to schedule
an event on safe travel call 398-6287.
www.safekids.org www.mercycare.org
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Metro Care Connection
Office: 720 7th Avenue
SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Clinics: Taylor School, Metro High School, and Wilson School
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558-2481
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (school year).
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Provides free school-based health care to students
(and their siblings) in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Focus is on those without access to other
care. Services include free health
care (physical examinations, immunizations, treatment of minor illness,
prescriptions for medications), mental health counseling and substance abuse
counseling. Staffed by pediatric nurse
practitioners, mental health therapists and substance abuse counselors.
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Olivet Neighborhood Mission
230
10th Street NW
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52405
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364-7946
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Assistance available:
After School Program:
Ages 5 – 11. Monday through
Thursday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM; Friday from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Totally Youth Program:
Ages middle and high school youth.
Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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After school programs for children. Teen program Wednesday evenings. Head
Start programs, one full day and one part day.
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Parent Educator Partnership (PEP)
1120
33rd Avenue SW
Cedar
Rapids, IA
52404
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399-6702
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Assistance
available (resource library) Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30
PM. Call ahead if you would like
assistance.
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One to one consultation with parents and professionals,
resource library and newsletter services related to working with and
parenting individuals with disabilities.
http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/schcomplan/PEP/index.html
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Peer Court
Youth First
c/o
Community Corrections Improvement Association
901 29th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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730-1262
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
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Peer Court of Linn County is a peer based
diversionary program for youth who commit misdemeanor offenses. Youth that have acknowledged their
behaviors participate in a hearing before their own peers (volunteers, ages
12-18) and receive a disposition that is focused on who has been impacted by
the offense and how, and what needs to be done in order to repair that
harm. Dispositions seek to help youth
understand the impact of their behavior, accept responsibility, and take
steps to repair that harm. Hearings
are held at the Linn County Courthouse three Thursday nights per month.
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Restorative Justice
Youth First
c/o
Comm. Corrections Improvement Assoc.
901 29th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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398-3907
Dept. of Corrections
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
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Restorative Justice is a value-based response to
crime and harm-doing that focuses on healing, restoration, and
accountability. Youth First provides
restorative programming to schools, families, and the juvenile justice system
through Restorative Dialogue, Circles of Support & Accountability, and
Family Group Conferencing.
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St. James United Methodist Church
1430 Ellis Blvd NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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363-3119
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Assistance available from 8:00 AM to 12:00
PM. Pastor available anytime.
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Before and after school programs. Alcohol and drug abuse programs meet
weekly.
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Severe
Emotional Disturbances (SED)
Linn County Kids Wraparound Fund
520 11th Street NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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892-5726
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
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The SED Wraparound Program is a funding source of
last resort to address unmet needs for children, in Linn County, diagnosed with a severe
emotional disorder.
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Stoney Point YMCA
300 Stoney Point Road SW
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52404
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390-3488
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
5:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00
Noon to 5:00 PM.
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Scholarship program for memberships and
programs. Fees based on a sliding fee
scale.
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The
Salvation Army Summer Day Camp
1000 C Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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364-9131
x 105
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, June through August.
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Summer day camp for children ages 5-12.
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TIES Program
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899-8537
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Assistance available Monday mornings and Wednesday
afternoons.
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Based on Tennessee’s Regional Intervention
Project, TIES is a parenting program that teaches discipline techniques to
help preschoolers and their families.
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Workplace Learning Connection
1030
5th Avenue SE, Suite 2700
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52403
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398-1040
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Services to develop future workforce by connecting
business and education in relevant, work-based learning activities for K-12
students and teachers in Area 10.
Services include: job shadows, internships, tours, speakers, career
fairs and continuing education credit.
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Youth for Christ
5270
North Park Place NE
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52402
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393-7996
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Assistance available Monday through Friday from
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Provide activities before and after school. One on one counseling and mentoring
services, trips and camps.
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Youth Leadership Program
Youth First c/o
Community Corrections
Improvement Assoc.
901
29th Avenue SW
Cedar
Rapids, IA 52404
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398-3907
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Assistance available: Hours vary.
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The Youth Leadership Program works in partnership
with youth to create opportunities for personal growth and community
connection. YLP provides year-round
programs including: after-school programming, a six-week summer camp, family
enrichment activities, arts and cultural awareness projects, and community
stewardship and civic engagement activities.
Contact Shari Miller.
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