“NEW THIS YEAR!!! Bring your little monsters for exciting fun! Costumes, candy, music, and unforgettable Halloween family fun!!! We will have FREE face painting for the kiddos from 5pm-8pm. After that ends we will be doing a kids DJ hour from 8pm til 9pm! We will have candy for the kids and the arcade going ALL NIGHT LONG with BOGO tokens!!!”
“Trick or Treat! Come down to the Pleasantville Square on October 31st! Trick or Treat hours in Pville are 6pm-8pm and local businesses and organizations will join us on the square to pass out treats to all those little pumpkins.
“Navigating Autism as a Foster Parent is a complimentary training for foster parents and the professionals who support them. Together, we’ll explore autism, behavioral challenges, and how ABA services can help children build meaningful skills and thrive.
Many foster parents find themselves asking questions such as:
This session was designed to answer those questions with practical guidance, actionable strategies, and real-world insight.
The session will be led by Sam Blanco, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, Chief Clinical Officer at BK Behavior Ventures. In addition to her clinical expertise in autism and ABA, Sam is also a foster and adoptive parent herself, giving her a uniquely compassionate and practical perspective on this journey.”
“Join parent mentors along with other parents and family members to share your lived experiences and collaborate with each other. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group.
Facilitated by an ASK Resource Center Family Support Specialist, the ASK Each Other Support group is a place for parents to come alongside each other to share your lived experiences and collaborate. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group.
Any professionals that are not a family member of a person with a disability are encouraged to join with an attitude of respectful listening and learning as the parent experts share their opinions and solutions.”
“Join ASK Resource Center Staff along with other parents and family members to share your lived experiences and collaborate with each other. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group.
Facilitated by an ASK Resource Center Family Support Specialist, the ASK Each Other Support group is a place for parents to come alongside each other to share your lived experiences and collaborate. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group.
Any professionals that are not a family member of a person with a disability are encouraged to join with an attitude of respectful listening and learning as the parent experts share their opinions and solutions
Lighthouse Community Center, 109 W Boston Ave, Indianola, IA”
“Join ASK Resource Center Staff and Family Mentors along with other parents and family members to share your lived experiences and collaborate with each other. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group.
Facilitated by an ASK Resource Center Family Support Specialist and trained Family Mentors, the ASK Each Other Support group is a place for parents to come alongside each other to share your lived experiences and collaborate. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group.
Any professionals that are not a family member of a person with a disability are encouraged to join with an attitude of respectful listening and learning as the parent experts share their opinions and solutions.”
“During this webinar, participants will learn about the services available through Iowa Compass and explore how to search the Iowa Compass Resource Database for community resources. Anna will also share how professionals can use Iowa Compass to better support the individuals and families they serve and explain when a Community Resource Specialist can provide additional help.
Whether you are looking for resources for yourself, supporting a family, or helping someone navigate services, this session will introduce practical tools to make finding community supports easier.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the purpose and services provided by Iowa Compass.
2. Explain how Iowa Compass supports professionals in connecting individuals and families with community resources.
3. Demonstrate how to search the Iowa Compass Resource Database to identify relevant community resources.
4. Identify when and how to connect with an Iowa Compass Community Resource Specialist for additional assistance.”
“Join parent mentors along with other parents and family members to share your lived experiences and collaborate with each other around post-secondary transition. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group.
Facilitated by an ASK Resource Center Family Support Specialist, the ASK Each Other Support group is a place for parents to come alongside each other to share your lived experiences and collaborate. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group.
Any professionals that are not a family member of a person with a disability are encouraged to join with an attitude of respectful listening and learning as the parent experts share their opinions and solutions.”
