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*All parenting resources listed have been reviewed so that unnecessary family separation via adoption is not pressured on clients who are vulnerable and/or in marginalized communities.
All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.
*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- subsidized healthcare- Avera Ministry
Statewide- medical equipment loan directory- Iowa Compass
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
County/City
Cedar Rapids- Income discounts- Eastern Iowa Health Center
Davenport- mental healthcare- Humility of Mary Shelter
Estherville- medical- The Free Clinic
Muscatine- dental and vision, adults and children- MCSA
Sioux City- prescription assistance- Center for Siouxland
Housing/
Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- ICNA Relief
National- rent relief program directory- iProperty Management
National- Low Income Apartments
National- Mercy Housing
National (located in North Carolina, but applicable to out-of-state pregnant college students) (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– MiraVia
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Statewide- Common Bond
Statewide (domestic abuse)- housing assistance- Family Crisis Centers
Regional
East Iowa- housing authority- Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Northeast Iowa (homeless and/or domestic violence)- Friends of the Family
Northwest Iowa- SIMPCO
Northwest Iowa- Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc.
Quad Cities (domestic abuse)- Churches United
Quad Cities- Humility Homes
Quad Cities- The Salvation Army
County/City
Ames- The Emergency Residence Project
Cedar Rapids- Catholic Worker House
Cedar Rapids- Foundation 2
Cedar Rapids- Mission of Hope
Cedar Rapids- Waypoint Services
Cedar Rapids- Willis Dady Services
Clinton- Victory Center Rescue Mission
Council Bluffs- Micah House
Davenport- Humility of Mary Shelter
Davenport- King’s Harvest Ministries
Davenport- Office of Assisted Housing
Des Moines- Catholic Charities
Des Moines- Central Iowa Shelter & Services
Des Moines- Family Promise
Des Moines- Hawthorn Hill
Des Moines- Hope Ministries
Dubuque- Opening Doors
Iowa City- Shelter House
Mason City- New Beginnings House of Hope
Muscatine- MCSA
Plymouth County (domestic abuse)- CSADV
Sioux City- Center for Siouxland
Sioux City- Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness
Sioux City (single fathers welcome too)- The Gospel Mission
Sioux City- The Warming Shelter
Waterloo- House of Hope
Woodbury County- Community Action Agency of Siouxland
Woodbury County (domestic abuse)- CSADV
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- child care referrals- Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
Statewide- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) emergency care- Lutheran Services in Iowa
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
County/City
Cedar Rapids- Waypoint Services
Ida County- scholarships- Siouxland Human Investment Partnership
Scott County- scholarships- Scott County Kids
Sioux City- Crittenton Center
Spirit Lake- 24 hours- Boji Babysitters
Spirit Lake- extended hours- Nature’s Escape Child Care
Woodbury County- scholarships- Siouxland Human Investment Partnership
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
LIHWAP (water assistance)
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Education pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National– (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- diaper savings program- Pampers
National- parenting education, virtual services- Parents as Teachers
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) in-home visits, parenting education- Lutheran Services in Iowa
Statewide- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support, prenatal care, parenting education- Obria Medical Clinics
Regional
Central Iowa- crisis care, social support- Together For Good
East Central Iowa- family rewards, diapers, wipes, clothing, on-site childcare, etc.- Young Parents Network
East Iowa- diapers, material support- Community Action of Eastern Iowa
East Iowa- diaper bank- Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank
East Iowa- home visits, parent education, referrals- Parent Pals
Quad Cities- diaper distribution centers- Hiney Heroes
Southeast Iowa- diapers, formula, bottles, etc.- Swaddling Clothes
County/City
Bettendorf- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, material support- Women’s Choice Center
Cerro Gordo County- home visits, parent education, referrals- Parent Pals
Clay County- home visits prenatal & postnatal- Best Care for Better Babies
Davenport- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) car seats, diapers, parenting classes- Pregnancy Resources
Des Moines- diapers and formula- Catholic Charities
Des Moines- maternity & baby clothing, baby items- Mary’s Helping Hands
Dickinson County- home visits prenatal & postnatal- Best Care for Better Babies
Harrison County- diaper distribution- Harrison County Home & Public Health Dept.
Ida County- family support program- Crittenton Center
Moline- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) car seats, diapers, parenting classes- Pregnancy Resources
Okoboji- children’s clothing- Kaden’s Kloset
Scott County- parenting program, in-home visits- Scott County Kids
Sioux City- diapers- First United Methodist Church
Sioux City- diapers, material support- Grace United Methodist Church
Sioux City- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) discount diaper program- Mary’s Choice
Woodbury County- family support program- Crittenton Center
Woodbury County- family support program- Siouxland Human Investment Partnership
Child Support
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- school supplies, food assistance, clothing, etc.- Assistance League
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Heroes
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- ICNA Relief
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- food pantry directory- DMARC
Statewide (domestic abuse)- resource assistance, advocacy, etc.- Family Crisis Centers
Statewide- food bank directory- Food Bank of Iowa
Statewide- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) case managment, family support programs- Lutheran Services in Iowa
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Regional
East Iowa- utility assistance, food, employment support, car repair, etc.- Community Action of Eastern Iowa
East Iowa- public transit- River Bend Transit
Northwest Iowa- regional transit- Rides
Northwest Iowa- public transit- Siouxland Regional Transit System
Northwest Iowa- single parent scholarships- United Way of Siouxland
Northwest Iowa- outreach services directory- Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc.
Quad Cities- food & clothing- Catholic Quad Cities
Quad Cities- emergency assistance, food- Churches United
Quad Cities- food pantry- The Salvation Army
Siouxland rural communitites- food pantry directory- Food Bank of Siouxland
Siouxland rural communitites- household items- Mom’s Thrift & Referral Center
County/City
Bettendorf- public transit- Bettendorf Transit
Bettendorf- food, clothing, household items- Greater Bettendorf Community Foundation
Bettendorf- food pantry- Saint James Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Cedar Rapids- daily meals, food pantry, clothing- Mission of Hope
Clinton- employment services, financial counseling- Victory Center Rescue Mission
Council Bluffs- daily meals- MOHM’S Place
Davenport- food pantry & clothing closet- All Saints Lutheran Church
Davenport- food pantry- Central Community Circle Food Pantry
Davenport- food pantry- Community of Hope Food Pantry
Davenport- public transit- Davenport Citibus
Davenport- clothes, personal necessities- Humility of Mary Shelter
Davenport- weekly meals, food bank, monthly giveaways, etc.- King’s Harvest Ministries
Davenport- food pantry- New Hope Presbyterian Church
Davenport- food baskets- St. Anthony Catholic Church
Davenport- food pantry- St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church
Davenport- food pantry, homeless assistance- The Center
Davenport- food pantry- Zion Lutheran Church
Des Moines- food pantry- Catholic Charities
Des Moines- clothes, daily meals, furniture- Hope Ministries
Dickinson County- general assistance, money management, family resources, etc.- Dickinson County Community Services
Dubuque- daily meals, clothing, etc.- Dubuque Rescue Mission
Eldridge- food pantry- Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
Eldridge- food assistance, school supplies- North Scott Food Pantry
Iowa City- laundry, hygiene, etc.- Shelter House
Muscatine- homeless prevention- MCSA
Okoboji- food pantry- The Well Food Pantry
Rock Island- daily meals- Christian Care
Scott County- general assistance- Scott County Government
Sioux City- social services, public transit- City of Sioux City Government
Sioux City- parenting resource center- Crittenten Center
Sioux City- food pantry- First Lutheran Church
Sioux City- toiletries, feminine hygiene, etc.- First United Methodist Church
Sioux City- food pantry, school supplies, etc.- Grace United Methodist Church
Sioux City- food pantry, general assistance- Hope Center
Sioux City- food pantry-St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Sioux City- rent, utility, and food assistance- Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness
Sioux City- daily meals- Siouxland Soup Kitchen
Sioux City- food pantry, voucher program, jobs program, etc.- The Gospel Mission
Sioux City- rent & utility assistance, food & holiday assistance, case management- The Salvation Army
Sioux City- case management-The Warming Shelter
Sioux City- case management, resource referrals- Women Aware
Spirit Lake- food pantry- Spirit Life Fellowship
Woodbury County- car donation, general assistance, energy assistance, etc.- Community Action Agency of Siouxland
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Regional
East Central Iowa- various support groups (women, men, African, etc.)- Young Parents Network
East Iowa- Parent Pals
County/City
Cedar Rapids- House of Hope
Cerro Gordo County- Parent Pals
Okoboji- Moms of Tots (MOTS)
I Don’t See My City
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
Consent and withdrawal of an adoption can be found in Chapter 600 of Iowa law.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
CPS Assistance
Let Our Children Go seeks to restore those that have been wrongly separated from their families by providing assistance for reconnecting physically and emotionally. We also hope to offer aid and comfort to those whose family member passed on after separation.
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
*This page does not provide legal advice
*Verified 11/23