Agency Name Address Description of Services Phone Email/Website Hours of Service

Immediate Needs

New Opp - LIHEAP 2814 1st Street, Perry, Energy Assistance Payments 515-465-5185 www.newopp.org 9-3 m-f
50220

New Opp - Weatherization 2814 1st Street, Perry, Weatherizing homes 515-465-5185 www.newopp.org 9-3 m-f
50220

New Opp - Energy Crisis 2814 1st Street, Perry, Crisis utility payments 515-465-5185 www.newopp.org 9-3 m-f
50220

New Opp - Emergency Foods/ 2814 1st Street, Perry, Emergency Food Bank 515-465-5185 www.newopp.org 9-3 m-f
Food Bank 50220

New Opp - Immigrant Advocacy 2814 1st Street, Perry, Assist immigrants with immigration paperwork 515-465-4570 www.newopp.org 9-3 m-f
Center 50220

New Opp - Clothes Closet 2814 1st Street, Perry, Clothing Closet 515-465-5185 www.newopp.org 9-3 m-f
50220

New Opp - WIC 2814 1st Street, Perry, Supplemental food packages for pregnant/post partum 800-642-6330 www.newopp.org 9-3 m-f
50220 women, infants and children

Family Development Center 2814 1st Street, Perry, Food pantry, WIC, Child health/immunizations, Women's 515/465-5185 www.newopp.org 9-3 M-F
50220 health clinic
CIRHA 1201 Gateway Dr. Grimes, Assistance with rent 515/986-1882 8-4:30 M-F
IA 50111

SHARE FOOD PROGRAM
The Kids' Clothes Closet
Family Advocacy Resources, Inc.
Angel Food Ministries
Crisis Intervention
Redfield: City Hall 808 1st
St Waukee:City Hall 230
Hwy 6
Corner of Rapids and Nile
Kinnick Adel, IA
607 SW 63rd Street, Des
Moines
Waukee: West View
Church 1155 Boone Dr
Bouton: Christ Lutheran
Church 22952 141st Dr
1510 Green Street
Food program~ no income guidelines. Anyone can Redfield: 883-2512 Need to check for
participate. Must volunteer at least 2 hours prior to picking Waukee: 987-4522 details.
up food
Anyone in need of clothing for children or infants 515/993-3798 or 9-11 on the 1st and
515/993-4049 3rd Saturdays every
month
HCBS and rehabilitative services for MR & ill-handicapped, 515/274-9234 Linda Klein is the owner 8-5 M-F
brain injuy, child mental health waiver, mental health
services for adults
Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of
four for about one week or a single senior citizen for
almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one
could purchase at a grocery store.
Food bank 515-993-4095

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Agency Name
Mental Health
Mid IA Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.
West Central Mental Health
Mid IA Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.
Dallas County DHS
Crisis Intervention
Iowa Concern Hotline, ISU
Outreach Center
Decat
Family Team Meeting
Teresa Wilkenson (formally Main
Street Counseling)
Youth Emergency Services and
Shelter
Genesis
ISU Outreach Center: Teen Line
Res Care/ Advanced Therapy
Solutions
updated 4/14/09
Address Description of Services Phone Email/Website Hours of Service
601 First St., Perry, IA Child & family therapy, psychiatric services, remedial (in- 515-465-5739 www.midiowafamilytherapy.org/ 8:00-5:00 M-F
50220 home services), out-patient therapy services, parenting julie.gunn@midiowafamilytherapy.
skills, social skill development, children's mental health org
services
2111 W. Greene St., Adel Family & individual mental health services, psychiatrist on 800-321-7772 8:00-5:00 MWF
50003 staff, school outreach program, Children in the Middle 8:00-8:00 TR
classes, anger management classes.
601 First St., Perry, IA Parent Advocate: a professional who has a child with a 800-649-5423 www.midiowafamilytherapy.org 8:00-5:00 M-F
50220 severe emotional disorder who are trained in many areas
of children's mental health issues. Advocates reside
through out the state of Iowa and provide support and
assistance for your family
210 N 10th Street Family Investment Program (FIP), food stamps, medical, 515/993-5817 Addresses vary depending on 8-4:30 M-F
adult mental health, day care, child welfare services (foster worker. May access State of Iowa
care, family counseling and protective services). website www.state.ia.us
Locations in Adel and Perry Transitional housing for women, counseling (sexual 515/993-4095 & None 24 hours a day 7
assault domestic violence, & homelessness), preventative 800-400-4884 days a week
presentations, court & hospital advocacy, trainings for law spanish hot line
enforcement. Provide counseling for men, women, &
children
10861 Douglas Ave. Suite Referral service for families & communities: financial 800-447-1985 www.extension.iastate.edu/iow 24 hours a day 7
B Urbandale, IA 50322 information, stress counselors, legal aid on staff, family aconcern/ days a week
transitions
900 West 3rd Boone, Referral service for families. Provides limited financial 433-4892 smorton@dhs.state.ia.us 8-4:30 M-F
50036 assistance for services/items that other programs/services
or financial programs do not pay for.
210 N 10th Street Meetings that are designed to bring family and supports to 515-993-1719 jennifer.felt@co.dallas.ia.us varies
the table. This is to assist the family in meeting goals
Mental health counseling, play therapy, sand tray therapy 515-250-9564 praise@netins.net appointments vary
918 SE 11th Street Counselors can do individual, group, & family sessions. 282-YESS www.yessiowa.org varies
Des Moines, 50309 On going counseling services maybe available to the Fax 282-6162
family in their home or at the shelter. Therapy available to
families to deal with more serious mental health issues.
610 10th Street Perry Assessments & Evaluations, Outpatient Psychotherapy & 515-465-7541 www.genesisdevelopment.com 8-5 M-F
50220 2nd Floor Dallas Counseling, Psychiatric Services, Emergency Services,
County Hospital Community Consultation & Education
1-800-443-8336 Personal and health related information and referrals for 1-800-443-8336 varies
teens
Administration Offices Children's remedial services, home based habilitation, 243-3525 x 105 www.iowarescare.com varies
435 E. Grand Avenue Family & Community support services, children's HCBS
Des Moines, 50309 programs, KidsShare Group Therapy program, general
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services
Agency Name
Libraries
Adel Public Library
Dallas Center Public Library
DeSoto Public Library
Dexter Library
Granger Public Library
Linden Public Library
Minburn Public Library
Perry Public Library
Redfield Pulbic Library
Van Meter Public Library
Waukee Public Library
Woodward Public Library
updated 4/14/09
Address Description of Services Phone Email/Website Hours of Service
303 10th St, Adel, IA Preschool Story Time- ages 3-5 515-993-3512 www.adelpl.org M-R 10:30-8
50003 Toddler Time- ages 3 & under F 10:30-5:30
Local preschool also come and do programs w/ them Sa 10:30-1:30
1308 Walnut, Dallas Story time Tuesday 10:30- ages 3-4 515-992-3185 www.estlelibrary.org M/F 9-5 T-W-R 9-7
Center, IA 50063 Summer- Reading Club- all ages Sa 9-N
405 Walnut St. De Soto, IA Story time 3 x a year- ages 2-5 515-834-2690 www.desoto-ia.org
50069 Summer reading program
Special programing 2-5 and K-6
724 Marshall Street, Dexter Spring/Fall Story Hour (3-5), Summer (3-5 & older), 515-789-4490 dexterpubliclibrary@yahoo.com M T W 1-6 R 6-9
50070 Coloring Contests, Trick or Treat, etc F 1-5 Sa 9-N
1906 Main St. Toddler Story Time- 515-999-2088 www.grangeriowa.gov M/R 2-7 Tu&W 9-12
Evening Story Time, 7:00 pm third TH of each month- all 1-7 Sa 9:30-1:30
ages
131 S. Main St., Linden, IA 641-744-2124
50146
315 Baker St, Minburn Will read to children if they request it. Only work 20 515-677-2712 minburnlib@netins.net 2-7 M-F 1-9 Sa
50167 hrs/wk. Volunteers for the rest. Have a great children's
selection
1101 Willis Ave, Perry, Ia Read To Me Program-- June & July- ages 2-5 515-465-3569 www.perrypl.org M-R 10-8 F-Sa 10-
50220 Story Time in the fall and spring- ages 2-5 5
1112 Thomas St, Redfield, Story time- ages 3-5 occasionaly 515-833-2200
50233
505 Grant St., PO Box 94, Story time- ages 3-5 and up- 1st Sat of month 515-996-2435 www.vanmeter.govoffice2.com M,W,R,F 9-5 Tu 6-8
Van Meter, IA 50261 Sa 9-N
PO Box 68, Waukee, IA Toddler time- Th & F 10:45 June 1st 10:15 ages 18mo.- 3 515-987-1280 www.waukee.lib.ia.us M-R 9:30-8:30
50263 yrs. W/ care giver Kids program Sept- May. Summer F 9:30-5:30
program 6 wks Sa 9:30-3:30
118 South Main St., Story time- holidays- all ages 515-438-2636
Woodward, IA 50276 Summer reading progarm- 5 and up
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Agency Name Address Description of Services Phone Email/Website Hours of Service

Health (Vision, Hearing

Dental, Physical)
Physcial
New Opp - Family Planning 2814 1st Street, Perry, Cancer Screening, birth control, STD testing and treatment 800-642-6330 www.newopp.org 8:-4:30 m-f
50220
New Opp - Childhood Lead 2814 1st Street, Perry, Do blood lead testing to screen for lead poisoning 800-642-6330 www.newopp.org 8:-4:30 m-f
Poisoning Prevention Program 50220
hawk-i (Healthy & Well Kids in Free and low cost health care coverage for kids 0 - 18 800-257-8563 www.hawk-i.org
Iowa)
Proteus healthcare for migrant & seasonal farmworkers 800-372-6031 www.iowaworkforce.org/region11/p
515-244-5694 roteus.htm
Patient Assistance Programs free medication for individuals who meet guidelines www.rxassist.org
www.patient assistance.org
www.needymeds.org
www.pparx.org
Dental
Adel Family Dentistry 1126 Greene Street, Adel, Regular pediatric care. Recommend first appointment by 993-3701 not finished M-R 8-5 F 8-N
50003 first birthday.
Belsheim Dentistry 216 Nile Kinnick Drive Adel, Regular routine care. Can do restoritive work if the child 993-4333 none M-R 8-5
50003 can tolerate it.
Jordan Creek Pediatric Dentistry 1055 Jordan Creek Specializing in pedatric dentistry & special needs children. 222-1800
Parkway Suite 100
West Des Moines, 50266
Colwell, Gary DDS, PC 906 Main Street, Adel Treats children after age 5. Will look at younger children 993-3522 none M, T, W, F 9-5
50003 under special circumstances, but not younger than age 3 R 8-N

Finn Dentistry 16th and Iowa, Perry, Regular pediatric care. Can do fillings, preventative care, 465-2633 & not up yet M-R 8:30-5
50220 and restorative work if the child can tolerate it. Will refer to 987-9797
a pediatric dentist
Grimes Family Dentistry 309 S Main , Grimes, Regular children's care, including fillings 986-4381 none T, W, R 8-4:30
50111
Perry Family Dentistry 1305 2nd Ave, Perry, Cleaning can begin at 5. Have a "Happy Visit" for ages 3 465-3501 none M-W 7-5 R 8:30-5
50220 & 4: count teeth & do flouride. This visit is FREE

Waukee Family Dentistry
Ocean Dental
Donated Dental Services
updated 4/14/09
85 NE Warrior Lane, Regular routine care. Can do restoritive and fillings work 987-1305 email only M,T 8-5 W 7-4
Waukee, 50263 if the child can tolerate it. R 7-1:30
every other sat 7-12
1345 E University Ave dentist for kids that accepts Medicaid 515-264-9022 www.oceandental.net
#302 Des Moines
free or reduced dental services for permanently 515-964-2328 www.nfdh.org
disabled, chronically ill, or elderly
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Agency Name
Vision
Family Eye Clinic of Perry
Varcoe Charles, OD PC
Waukee Eye Care
Zenni Optical
Hearing
Acousticon Woodard Company
Area Education Agency/ Early
ACCESS
Addictions (Substance
Abuse, Smoking, Gambling)
Quit Line Iowa
Problem Gambling Services (a
program of MECCA)
A-1 Addictions Recovery Center
Zion Recovery Services
United Community Services
ISU Outreach Center/ Bets Off
hotline
updated 4/14/09
Address Description of Services Phone Email/Website Hours of Service
1326 2nd Street, Perry Begin exams around age 5 b/c not set up for smaller 465-3556 none M,W,R,F 8-5:15
50220 patients. Dr. does have an office in Des Moines and could T 8-6:30
do younger patients there.
209 Ninle Kinnick, Adel Can do eye exams for children ages 0-5 993-4753 none
50003
294 Highway 6, Waukee, Infancy exams done at their Des Moines office. Around 987-3461 255-3533 M-F 8:30-5:30
50263 ages 3-4 can start doing exams at Waukee office
discount eyeglasses www.zennioptical.com
Dallas County Hospital Do testing: Audiological exam, speech discrimination & pressure on 255-2300 & none 1st & 3rd Tuesday
the ear drum. Takes approximately 15-20 mins for test. Attention 465-4060 10 am- 5 pm (Dallas
span dictates the age of children tested. Due to this, usually will County Hospital)
not test children. Will make referrals to Ear, Nose, Throat
specialists if problems beyond simple hearing loss.
602 Visions Parkway Call the local AEA office to talk to someone about having a hearing 515/270-9030 8-4:30 M-F
Adel screening done. 800/362-2720
1-800-Quit Now Quitline Iowa is funded by a grant from the Iowa 1-800-Quit Now Mon-Thurs 7-12
1-800-784-8669 Department of Public Health (IDPH) & Division of Tobacco 1-800-784-8669 Fri 7am-9pm Sat-
Use Prevention and Control. All services provided by Sun 8am-7pm
Quitline Iowa are free to Iowans.
Administration Offices Prevention & Early Intervention, Assessment & Evaluation, 515-333-5520 www.meccaservices.com/gamb
MECCA Services Family Services, Individual & Group Counseling, Financial 1-877-878-8870 ling
3451 Easton Blvd Counseling, Transitional Housing, and Continuing Care
Des Moines, 50317 services. Dallas County Residents may contact Zion
Recovery Services 515-987-0510
102 1/2 Kinnick Drive South Substance abuse evaluations, DOT drinking drivers 515-993-4246 varies
Adel 50003 classes, family education & counseling, outpatient answered 24
chemical dependency treatment, aftercare hours a day
Adel: 130 N 9th St Ste B OWL evaluations, ATR program, Problem Gambling, Adel: 993-5243 varies
Perry: 2812 1st Ave Intervention, Evaluation, Adult & Adolescent Outpatient, Perry: 465-9310
Waukee: PO Box 835 90 Family, Intensive Outpatient, Continuing Care, Adult Waukee: 987-
Hwy 6 Residential, Adult Halfway Housing, Drug Testing, and DUI 0510
course.
401 SW 8th Street Substance abuse treatment; Detoxification; Methadone 515-280-3860
Des Moines 50309 Maintenance; Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient,
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other
factors); Payment assistance, Speak Spanish
1-800-Bets Off Persons with gambling issues or concerned persons who 1-800-Bets Off
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knows someone who has a gambling problem
Agency Name Address Description of Services Phone Email/Website Hours of Service

Schools

Adel-De Soto-Minburn CSD Supt Ofc: 801 S 8th Adel Elementary, Minburn Elementary, Middle 993-4283 www.adel.k12.ia.us M-F 8-3:30
Street, Adel 50003 School, High School, DeSoto Intermediate

Assumption, Granger 1904 Sycamore St., Catholic Academic Schooling/Grades K-8 515-992-2211 M-F 8-3:30
Granger, IA 50109

Dallas Center-Grimes CSD Admin Ofc: 1414 Walnut Middle School(Dallas Center), Dallas Center 992-3866 www.dc-grimes.k12.ia.us M-F 8-3:30
Dallas Center, 50063 Elementary; Grimes Elementary, High School
(Grimes)
Perry CSD Supt Ofc: Willis, Perry Elementary, Middle, & High School 465-4656 www.perry.k12.ia.us M-F 8-3:30
50220

St. Partick's, Perry 1302 5th St., Perry, IA Catholic Academic Schooling/Grades K-8 515-465-4186 www.st.patricks-perry-ia.org M-F 8-3:30

Van Meter CSD Admin Ofc: 520 1st Ave, Elementary, Middle, & High School 996-9960 www.vanmeter.k12.ia.us M-F 8-3:30
Van Meter, 50261

Waukee CSD Dist Admin: 560 SE Brookview Elementary, Eason Elementary, 987-5161 www.waukee.k12.ia.us M-F 8-3:30
University, Waukee Prairieview School, Waukee Elementary, Waukee
50263 High School, Waukee Middle School
West Central Valley CSD Admin Ofc: Stuart, 50250 Dexter Elementary, Redfield Elementary, Redfield 523-2187 www.studex.k12.ia.us M-F 8-3:30
Middle School, Stuart High School, Stuart-Menlo
Middle School
Woodward-Granger Business & Supt Ofc: 306 High & Middle (woodward); Grandwood Campus, 438-4333 www.woodward- M-F 8-3:30
W 3rd St, Woodward, Granger Elementary granger.k12.ia.us
50276

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Agency Name Address Description of Services Phone Email/Website Hours of Service

Parent Resources
Partners in Family Devleopment PO Box 216 Indianola
50125
Child Care Resource and
Referal
Mid IA Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.
Area Education Agency/ Early
ACCESS
Youth Emergency and Shelter
Services (FaDSS)
Family Support Project
Dallas County Child Advocacy
Council
Family Directions of Iowa
Youth Emergency and Shelter
Services
28057 Fairground Road
Adel
601 First St., Perry, IA
50220
602 Visions Parkway
Adel
806 7th Street Boone,
50036
900 West 3rd Boone,
50036
PO Box 191 Adel, IA Non-profit organization that educates community members pcaia: 244-2200
50003
1211 Vine Street, Suite
2140 West Des Moines,
50265
918 SE 11th Street
Des Moines, 50309
Parents as Teachers: early childhood parent education & 515-962-1020 jowestbrook@partnersinfamilyd varies
family support program serving all Dallas County families evelopment.org
with children thoughout pregnancy until their child enters
kindergarten.
Responds to community needs for affordable and 515-993-3813 www.centraliowachildcare.org 8:-4:30 m-f
accessible quality child care by providing resources,
education, and advocacy for children parents, caregivers,
and employers. Will help you locate child care providers
Parent Advocate: a professional who has a child with a 800-649-5423 www.midiowafamilytherapy.org 8:00-5:00 M-F
severe emotional disorder who are trained in many areas
of children's mental health issues. Advocates reside
through out the state of Iowa and provide support and
assistance for your family
Early ACCESS is a partnership between families with 515/270-9030 8-4:30 M-F
young children, birth to age three, and providers from the 800/362-2720
Departments of Public Health, Human Services, the Child
Health Specialty Clinics and Iowa's Area Education
Agencies.
Develop individual goals to overcome barriers with 515- 433-6018 www.yss.ames.ia.us 8-5 M-F also on call
childcare, employment, education, housing, counseling, x5403 for emergencies
transportation, financial management and self Fax 515-433-
development. 6019
A work group of the Dallas County Child Advocacy 433-4892 jnash@dhs.state.ia.us 8-4:30 M-F
Council in collaboration with Boone & Dallas County
Community Partnership for Protecting Children initiative &
Boone and Dallas County Decat
dallascountycac@yahoo.com 8-4:30 M-F
and agencies to raise awareness about the issues of child
abuse and neglect
Parents Anonymous Community Parent Groups, Parents 255-9490 www.familydirectionsiowa.org varies
Anonymous Community Children and Youth Programs, fax 279-5163
Parent Leadership Training, The Parenting Way, In-Home en espanol
Parent and Child Visitaion Services llamar 223-5614
Blumenthal Crisis Nursery: Respite care to families faced 515-282-YESS www.yessiowa.org varies
with overwhelming stress and a safe place to turn before Fax 282-6162
the situation becomes unmanagble or abusive

Lutheran Social Services in Crisis Child Care in Crisis Child Care provides free, short-term child care to Crisis Line: www.lsiowa.org Crisis varies
Iowa (LSI) Dallas County telephone # infants through 12 years old whose families are 515-230-8955
Line: 515-230-8955
experiencing a crisis or emergency and lack adequate Toll Free:
for more Info: 515-432-6034
care. 888-889-2977

ISU Outreach Center: Healthy 1-800-369-2229 Information about prenatal and women's health care 1-800-369- varies
Families issues 2229
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