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4-H (Iowa State University Extension & Outreach – Webster County)

4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H youth programs provide opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use now and throughout their life. Iowa 4-H builds upon a century of experience as it fosters positive youth development that is based on the needs and strengths of youth, their families, and communities.

Webster County 4-H has 14 clubs located around the county with numerous project areas. Learn more about topics ranging from aerospace, dogs, rabbits, photography, technology, horses, and clothing, to name a few. 4-H'ers can attend camps, go on trips and attend conferences on the Iowa State University campus.

Categories :   Youth Activities

Phone Number :   515-576-2119

Address :   822 Central Ave., Suite 102, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Website :   extension.iastate.edu/webster/

Contact Person :   Linda Cline

Contact Email :   lcline@iastate.edu

Services :   Achieving Maximum Potential, Education, Health Education, Leadership Skills, Nutrition Education, Problem Solving

American Cancer Society

Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

Categories :   Crisis/Emergency Information, Family Services, Financial Counseling, Food & Nutrition, Health Services, Smoking/Tobacco Cessation

Phone Number :   515.570.4151

Address :   1730 River Forest Dr., Fort Dodge

Website :   www.cancer.org

Contact Person :   Liddy Hora - Health Systems Manager

Contact Email :   liddy.hora@cancer.org

Services :   Cancer Support, Career Opportunities, Education, Financial Counseling, Food and Nutrition Education, Health Education, Healthcare and Transitional Services and Support, Nutrition Education, Palliative Care, Preventative Healthcare Education, Problem Solving, Spanish Interpretor, Support Group, Tobacco Cessation, Transportation, Transportation for Medical Needs, Wellness Screenings

BRIDGES Mentoring Program

BRIDGES is a PreK-12 school-based youth service program for students who have significant absences or have multiple office/health referrals. Students serviced by BRIDGES experience serious emotional distress and struggle to make and maintain connections with the school. Academic achievement and social skills are negatively impacted. BRIDGES staff work with students/families to increase the connection students have with the school by providing the support necessary so students can attend school and remain in class, increasing instructional time.

BRIDGES is available to all students in the FDCSD. Parents are encouraged to become involved. The BRIDGES staff coordinates with parents, students, and the appropriate service provider to get the help needed where and when the student needs it - at school.

Categories :   Education, Youth Services

Phone Number :   515.574.5469

Address :   819 N. 25th St Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Website :   http://www.fdschools.org

Contact Person :   Corey Moody

Contact Email :   cmoody@fdschools.org

Services :   Dropout Prevention, Education, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Soft Skills

Child Health Specialty Clinics

Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) serves Iowa children and youth (from birth through 21 years of age) who have or are at risk of having a special health care need. These can include chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes, behavioral or developmental disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism and more complex medical needs like spina bifida.

CHSC provides

  • Family to Family Support-individual problem solving and emotional support as you care for your child.
  • Care Coordination-help access the care your child needs.
  • Clinical Services-gap filling clinical services and access to pediatric specialty providers.
  • Systems Building-build partnerships and expand community based services and supports for families.

Categories :   Disability Services, Family Services, Health Services, Mental Health Services, Youth Services

Phone Number :   515.955.8326

Address :   Physicians Office Building West, 804 Kenyon Rd, Suite G

Website :   www.chsciowa.org

Contact Person :   Megan Sprecher

Contact Email :   megan-sprecher@uiowa.edu

Services :   Austism Program, Care For Children With Special Needs, Disability Services, Early ACCESS Service Coordination, Education, Emotional Support and Care Coordination with Local Agencies and Providers, Family to Family Support, Healthcare and Transitional Services and Support, Home Visits, IEP (Individualized Education Plan), IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), Immunizations, Problem Solving, Spanish Interpretor, Special Needs Assistance, Telehealth, Transportation

Crisis Intervention Service

Provides victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault in North Central Iowa with confidential, 24-hour services, including emergency shelter, safety, support and education with the assistance of professional staff and trained volunteers.

Categories :   Crisis/Emergency Information

Phone Number :   Sexual Assault Services: 515.570.4565 Domestic Abuse Service: 515.570.4185

Address :   809 Central Ave., Suite 305, Fort Dodge

Website :   www.cishelps.org

Contact Person :   Julee Wilson

Contact Email :   CIS@CIShelps.org

Services :   Clothing Assistance, Crisis Intervention, Crisis Shelter, Family Safety, Food Assistance, Problem Solving, Rental and Utility Deposit Assistance