• Family ECHO: Autism

    Online

    Family ECHO: Autism is a virtual learning program for families and caregivers raising children with autism. The sessions are designed to shift medical and behavioral information from the clinic into the hands of parents and caregivers so they can learn to better support and care for their autistic children.

  • His Hands Extended Clothing Outreach

    Grand Ave Community Outreach 605 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA, United States

    His Hands Extended Clothing Outreach offers gently used clothing for anyone in need.

    Free
  • Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Debt, and Credit

    Online

    Take control of your finances, even when money is short. Worry less when you learn to prioritize bills, protect your credit, and manage debt. Free workshops online (via Zoom). Series of three one-hour sessions, held noon-1pm OR 5:30-6:30pm. Pre-registration is required by November 12, 2023.

    Free
  • “Survivor Day” International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

    Grand Ave Community Outreach 605 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA, United States

    If you have lost someone to suicide, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an amazing chance to join a community of people who understand what you are going through.

    Free
  • I’ve Adopted or am Fostering, Now What? A Training for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families

    Online

    Seasons Center and the Family Support Center are hosing FREE Virtual Training – I’ve Adopted or Am Fostering, Now What? This training will be held virtually Monday, November 27th from 5:30-7:30 PM. This training is applicable for both professionals working with foster/adoptive/kinship children and families as well as families themselves.

    Free
  • Community Meal and Roundtable Discussion on Food Insecurity

    Spencer Hospital 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA, United States

    Come enjoy a free meal and discuss the issues of hunger and food insecurity in our community—and how we can work together to solve them. Reimbursements for childcare and financial compensation for your time are available for attendees.

    Free
  • It Takes A Village–Supporting Family Relationships During Times of Separation

    Online

    This training will provide an increased understanding of the challenges faced by families where children are experiencing out-of-home care and provide strategies to effectively support families where children are experiencing out-of-home care. This training is applicable for both professionals working with foster/adoptive/kinship children and families as well as families themselves!

    Free
  • Legal Training–Seasons Family Support Center

    Online

    This training will focus on common legal questions for foster, adoptive, and kinship populations. It will cover topics such as subsidized vs unsubsidized adoption, guardianship, conservatorship, and funding options for adoption/guardianship. It will be facilitated in partnership with attorney Phil De Koster of De Koster & De Koster Law Firm alongside Gina Touney and others of Iowa HHS. This training is applicable for both professionals working with foster/adoptive/kinship children and families as well as families themselves.

    Free