From Hurt to Healing: How Our Community Can Support Survivors of Sexual Violence

Safe Center of Iowa is hosting: From Hurt to Healing: How Our Community Can Support Survivors of Sexual Violence. April 24, 2025 12:30pm-1:30pm at the Drake Library Reading Room

Please view the flyer: http://www.polkdecat.com/Drake%20Flyer.pdf

Annual Psychological Trauma & Juvenile Justice Conference

SAVE THE DATE!! Orchard Place presents – 15th Annual Psychological Trauma & Juvenile Justice Conference. June 10th & 11th. Holiday Inn Airport Des Moines.

Prevent Child Abuse Conference

Registration Now Open!! Prevent Child Abuse Iowa is hosting 2025 State Child Abuse Prevention Conference. April 29th & 30th 2025 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.

For more information view: http://www.polkdecat.com/PCA%20Conference%202025.pdf or visit here to register: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/CAPC2025/home/?blm_aid=158056448

Orchard Place: Cup of Calm Parent Cafe

Orchard Place: Cup of Calm Parent Café. April 30, 2025 6:30pm-8:30pm. 620 8th, Des Moines, IA 50309

Food & Childcare will be provided and door prizes for all who attend. Please view the flyer: http://www.polkdecat.com/Orchard%20Place%20Cafe.pdf

Barefoot Autism Challenge Sensory Friendly Adventure!
“Join our friends from the Barefoot Autism Challenge for a Sensory Friendly Adventure! Learn more about the Barefoot Autism Challenge, take a sensory friendly hike, win prizes in the scavenger hunt, or enjoy activities in the shelter.

This FREE event occurs Sunday, April 27th from 12-2 PM at Jester Park. Registration is required to help us plan for food and drink. “

Visit here for for more information, map to shelter, and to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/96asg3k/lp/9cad4a22-426a-4c9d-8a33-8e7599820f51?source_id=1e4f8969-3d11-4d64-817a-e9323c3032c8&source_type=em&c=f-UiM-UfrPPfnN-hgdvxU-0SRetgv7kPBkQtwh0oPxqLDg3pNpG2VQ==

LGBTQIA+ Parent Cafe

http://www.polkdecat.com/Parent%20Cafe%20English.pdf

LGBTQIA+ Parent Cafe

http://www.polkdecat.com/Parent%20Cafe%20English.pdf

Drake University Head Start’s Block Party: “Engaging Current and Future Families, Drake University, and the Larger Community”

http://www.polkdecat.com/Drake%20Headstart%20Block%20Party.pdf

Autism Basics Webinar Series: School Programming

Check out the Autism Basics Webinar series on Wednesday’s in March from noon-1, discussing topics on therapy, treatment, and school programming! Sessions will be recorded for later use. This is a free webinar series for parents and primary caregivers. Register for sessions at: https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7fNVW6gfSvSkbMqdO1PQLQ#/registration