Here are a handful of resources you may find helpful:

EDUCATION and GROWTH

The NetSmartz website is a fantastic resource on online safety for parents and kids, with helpful information for kids K-12th grade.

Helpful Articles:

Be reminded of how to genuinely love others and help your kids do the same by being a contributor, not consumer, of love in this article by Focus on the Family.

CCEF has an excellent article about parenting a difficult child.

This is a great article from Focus on the Family about helping your kids live with empathy.

This Family Life article talks about dealing with anxiety in back-to-school decisions.

GROCERIES

Join Hope + Elim, one of our amazing Church Partners, for a hot meal, live music, and a chance to connect with others. These events will be held Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm. See their calendar here then click on "Community Night Dinner" on Wednesdays for more details or email missions@hope-elim.org with questions.

FINANCES

If finances are feeling tight, picking up a free food box may help ease the strain. Contact New Point Church, one of our wonderful Church Partners, for pick up details by emailing:

Child Care

If you live in the Urbandale area, check out this flyer to see a special Single Parent Provision drop-in rate at Kidz Corner!

For Families of Special Needs

Team RunFree is a local non-profit organization committed to share the running experience with those who cannot run due to physical disabilities. Visit their website here.