Welcome!

Family Directions of Iowa, Inc. provides parents with expert education and advocacy to build healthy families and strengthen parent and child relationships. Through the Parents Anonymous® model of Shared Leadership and Parent Leadership, the organization offers services to diverse populations across the state, in strong collaboration with community partners. Family Directions of Iowa believes that parents, given guidance and support, are their own best resource in strengthening their families.

What's New?

A Variety of New Classes Begin in June!!

Check out the calendar for updates!

Classes include:

Parenting Your Teen (Click here for agenda)
Preventing Your Child from Sexual Abuse (Click here for agenda)
Anger Management

2008 Teen Focus Series Begins April 29th!! Don't Miss It!!

Check out the story that Des Moines Public Schools Channel 12 did on the Teen Focus Series, it's the second story in. Just follow this link to watch!!

Come to a FUN learning experience where teen issues are important!

Get your questions answered and have time for FREE DINNER, games, and a chance to win prizes, including an 80 gig iPOD!! The first session topic will be, "The Teen Blues", learning what you can for you or to help a friend that has the blues. Learn more about the other sessions by clicking here!!

Thank you for a great Strong and Healthy Families Month!!

Below is a proclamation signed by Iowa Governor Chet Culver. We want to thank everyone for helping us celebrate! To learn more about Family Directions of Iowa and how it can help you strengthen your family click here.

View an Updated Listing of Programs offerded by Family Directions of Iowa here!!

Make a craft tote with your kids!

Family Directions of Iowa upcoming events.