Building Direction for Families

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Cupcakes with Cops is back for 2024! This week we'll be in West Union on Wednesday, July 17th and Oelwein on Thursday, July 18th. Join us for this free, fun, family friendly event!

We’re proud to partner with this wonderful program!

RMC Parents as Teachers Recognized as Blue Ribbon Affiliate - Regional Medical Center The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) program has been recognized by the national Parents as Teachers office as an exemplary Blue

We love having such amazing community partnerships!!

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Family Service Coordinator Position:

Full-Time & Part-Time positions available

Parent Share and Support is seeking a Family Service Coordinator for the Parents as Teachers program in Fayette & Buchanan Counties. This position will offer in-home and group based services to families with children prenatal to age five. In addition, presenting middle school prevention programming may also be expected. A Bachelor’s degree in family services, early childhood, social work, or a related field with experience working with families is required. Valid drivers license also required.

Send letter of interest, resume and three professional references to:
Parent Share and Support
1621 S. Frederick Avenue, STE B
Oelwein, IA 50662

Accepting resumes until positions are filled. First round of consideration will be January 3rd.

Teens Turn to TikTok in Search of a Mental Health Diagnosis While social media can help people feel less alone, using it to evaluate symptoms has several downsides.

Building Direction for Families has a part-time AmeriCorps position available for someone age 18 or older that would like to make a positive impact on Community Partnerships for Protecting Children. The position is located in Independence and the AmeriCorps member would earn a living stipend and upon successful completion of their service, an education award that can be put toward college tuition or student loans. Please contact our office for more information.

On July 16, 2022, in Iowa and nationally, a new 988 number will be available 24 hours a day/7 days a week for people dealing with a mental health crisis. 988 will be the new three-digit number for call (multiple languages), text or chat (English only) that connects people to the existing National Su***de Prevention Lifeline, where accessible care and support are available for anyone experiencing mental health–related distress. The chat feature will be available through the Lifeline’s website. People can call 988 if they are having thoughts of su***de, mental health or substance use crises, any other kind of emotional distress, or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

If you need su***de or mental health-related crisis support, or are worried about someone else, please call or text 1-800-273-8255 or visit the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline’s chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor. The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available even after 988 is launched nationally.