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Useful Links

There is a wide variety of information and resources you can access directly via the Internet. Below is a list of web sites that you may find helpful.

Child Care

Iowa Child Care & Early Education Network

www.iowachildnetwork.org

Cultural Resources

Greater Des Moines Multi-Cultural Resource Guide		www.iciu.org/mcrg/guide.htm
Iowa Council for International Understanding		www.iciu.org/programs_services.htm
Iowa Department of Human Rights		www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/index.html
Culturally Specific Mental Health Resources		ubhonline - Cultural Diversity Link

Disabilities

Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD)		http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/cdd/index.asp
University of Iowa Compass Program		www.medicine.uiowa.edu/iowacompass

Domestic Violence

aardvarc.org (An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection)		www.aardvarc.org
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault		www.iowacasa.org
National Women's Health Information Center		www.4woman.gov/violence

Education

Area Education Agencies		www.iowaaeaonline.org
Iowa Department of Education		www.state.ia.us/educate

Financial Resources

Iowa Department of Human Services		www.dhs.state.ia.us/dhs2005/dhs_homepage/ financial_support/index.html
Iowa State University Extension		www.extension.iastate.edu/families

Mental Health Resources

Iowa Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health		www.iffcmh.org
National Mental Heath Association		www.nmha.org
United States Department of Health and Human Services - National Mental Health Information Center		www.mentalhealth.org
United Way (Search by keyword, service location)		www.unitedway211resources.info

Services for the Aging

Cargiver Resources		www.iowafamilycaregiver.org/links.asp
Nursing Home Directory		www.nursing-homes.biz/states/Iowa

Substance Abuse

Iowa Substance Abuse Center

www.drugfreeinfo.org

Other Social Services

Iowa Hospice		www.iowahospice.org
Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parent Association (IFAPA)		www.ifapa.org
)Iowa Respite & Crisis Care Coalition (IRCCC)		www.irccc.com
Prevent Child Abuse		www.pcaiowa.org
Parenting Monthly		www.parentingmonthly.org
Child Health Specialty Clinics		www.uihealthcare.com/depts/state/chsc/index.html
Early Childhood Resources		www.parents.earlychildhoodiowa.org