All therapy services for individuals and families, in-home counseling (DHS contracted), counseling (Juvenile Court Services contracted) and behavioral health intervention services.
Categories : Family Services, Mental Health Services, Youth Services
Phone Number : 515.570.4648
Address : 5 N. 27th St., Fort Dodge
Website : www.families-first.net
Contact Person : Peggy Sells
Contact Email : psells@families-first.net
Family Financial Education Foundation is a nonprofit debt consolidation group dedicated to providing customized education and training to individuals and families helping them build critical money-management skills to better their lives. Their goal is to help people become financially stable, debt-free and better able to manage their financial resources.
Categories : Financial Assistance, Financial Counseling
Phone Number : 877.789.4172
Website : www.ffef.org
Family Foundations Program offers free, personalized home visits for parents of children from birth to age five living in Calhoun and Pocahontas counties. Using the evidence-based Parents as Teachers curriculum, our trained parent educators’ partner with you to support your child’s growth and development. Together, you’ll learn fun, meaningful ways to strengthen parent–child interactions, encourage developmental milestones, and build a positive, nurturing home environment. The program also focuses on your family’s overall well-being—helping you feel confident, connected, and supported every step of the way.
Categories : Family Services, Health Services, Parenting
Phone Number : 712.297.8323 ext: 3010
Address : Calhoun County Public Health 501 Court Street Rockwell City Iowa 50579
Free clothing for anyone in need. Donations also accepted.
Tuesdays 10 am - Noon
Categories : Clothing & Household Items
Phone Number : 515.573.3517
Address : 28 N 10th St, Fort Dodge
Website : https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistFortDodgeIa
Contact Person : Dennis Hunter
Contact Email : firstbaptistfdia@gmail.com
SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service works with State agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. FNS also works with State partners and the retail community to improve program administration and ensure program integrity.
Categories : Financial Assistance, Food & Nutrition
Phone Number : 877.347.5678
Website : www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap
The Fort Dodge Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that enables people with charitable interests to develop lasting legacies through funds that support causes, programs and organizations in their community that they care about, easily and effectively.
As a qualified community foundation serving Fort Dodge, Webster County and Northwest Central Iowa, the Fort Dodge Community Foundation makes grants to a wide range of nonprofit organizations and charitable causes to advance the quality of life of all citizens and to address important community issues, challenges and opportunities.
Categories : Foundations
Phone Number : 515.573.3179
Address : 24 N 9th St, Ste B, Fort Dodge
Website : www.fd-foundation.org
Contact Person : Randy Kuhlman
Contact Email : rk@fd-foundation.org
Since 1890, Fort Dodge Community REC (formerly the Fort Dodge YMCA) has dedicated itself to promoting healthy lifestyles for youth, adults and families in an environment that encourages positive character and strong values. Today, with two locations, a staff of supportive wellness professionals and a full complement of sports and training equipment and facilities, Fort Dodge Community REC is well-positioned to play a role in improving your quality of life and the quality of life of our community. Stop in for a tour or contact the REC for more information about membership or other activities.
Categories : Recreation
Phone Number : 515.573.7107 (Downtown) or 515.574.1234 (Iowa Central)
Address : Downtown: 1422 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge Iowa Central: Three Triton Circle, Fort Dodge
Website : www.fdrec.com
Contact Person : David Pearson, Executive Director
Contact Email : info@fdrec.com
The educational environment is supported by a dedicated team of Student Support Staff who help students stay healthy academically, socially, and emotionally, and support their career planning. This team includes School Nurses, Mental Health Therapists, and Guidance and School Counselors. Additionally, Alternative School Staff and related program coordinators manage At-Risk and Dropout Prevention programs to ensure all students have the resources they need to succeed.
Categories : Education, Mental Health Services, Youth Services
Phone Number : 515.574.5678
Address : 109 N 25th St, Fort Dodge
Website : www.fdschools.org
Contact Person : Teri Boezinger, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Contact Email : tboezinger@fdschools.org
Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association supports, promotes and connects visual, performing and literary artists, arts organizations and businesses.
Current Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association members are: Blanden Memorial Art Museum, Comedia Musica Players, Fort Dodge Area Symphony, Fort Dodge Camera Club, Fort Dodge Choral Society, Fort Dodge Senior High Choir Boosters, Fort Museum, Harmony Brigade, Hawkeye Community Theatre, Iowa Central Community College, Karl King Municipal Band, Lizard Creek Blues Society, Saint Edmond Music Boosters, Sonshine Singers, Stage Door Productions and YWCA’s Vincent House.
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Categories : Fine Arts
Phone Number : 515.573.3180
Address : 24 N 9th St, Ste B, Fort Dodge
Website : www.fdfineartsassociation.org
Contact Person : Amy Kersten Bruno
Contact Email : amy@fd-foundation.org
The Fort Dodge Housing Agency is dedicated to providing and ensuring quality affordable housing by being an innovative leader in setting housing standards. We are committed to establishing creative partnerships and sound economic practices to benefit the entire community. Low-income rental assistance program, Section 8, HUD housing. We provide basic needs such as homeless shelter, housing, assistance in paying for private housing, and rental/utility deposit assistance. We also have a self-sufficiency program that supports individuals in becoming employed/educated and connects them to area/community resources. This helps clients in getting the help they need and ultimately using less public assistance in the end.
Categories : Financial Assistance, Financial Counseling, Housing & Shelter
Phone Number : 515.573.7751
Address : 700 S 17th St, Fort Dodge
Website : www.fd-housing.org
Contact Person : Celia Taylor
Contact Email : execdir@fd-housing.org
The Fort Dodge Human Rights Commission is a neutral fact-finding agency whose mission is to secure for all individuals within the City of Fort Dodge freedom from discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age or mental or physical disability in connection with employment, public accommodations, housing, and credit.
Categories : Disability Services, Education, Employment Services, Housing & Shelter, Military/Veterans Assistance, Senior Citizens
Phone Number : 515.576.2201
Address : 819 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge
Website : http://www.fortdodgeiowa.org
Contact Person : Amanda Holmes
Contact Email : aholmes@fortdodgeiowa.org
Through the Kidsight Program, the Fort Dodge Lion's Club visits community schools and day cares to conduct vision screening of children ages 6 months through Kindergarten. Children in need of vision correction or treatment of medical optical issues are then referred for glasses or medical care.
Categories : Health Services, Youth Services
Phone Number : 515-408-8145
Address : 731 Expo Drive Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Contact Person : Cliff Weldon
Contact Email : iatiger@frontiernet.net
Services : Wellness Screenings
Under Chief Dennis Quinn, The Fort Dodge Police Department (FDPD) consists of 40 sworn officers actively working for the safety and security of its citizens. The FDPD's basic mission is the prevention of crime. The FDPD attempts this goal through prevention, deterrence, and apprehension of offenders with the gathering of evidence.
Categories : Public Safety
Phone Number : 515.573.1424 (Non-emergency); In case of an emergency, dial 911
Address : Law Enforcement Center, 702 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge
Website : www.fortdodgeiowa.org/department/?fDD=14-0
Contact Person : Dennis Quinn, Chief of Police
Contact Email : dquinn@fortdodgeiowa.org
Food pantry available to students who attend Fort Dodge Senior High. Go to FDSH alternative school to acquire food items.
Categories : Food Pantries
Phone Number : 515-571-3370
Address : Fort Dodge Middle School 800 N 32nd Street Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Contact Person : Alisa Schlief
Contact Email : aschlief@fdschools.org