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Related Programs

• After School Groups

  The Young Women’s Resource Center holds weekly after school groups for young women in the Des Moines area in 5th through 12th grades. These groups explore a variety of topics such as body image, self-esteem, reproductive health and healthy relationships. They include hands-on activities, field trips, guest speakers and community service projects. (Groups are currently held online and meet in a virtual space. Project-specific activity kits are provided for participants.)

  body image, relationships, reproductive health, resiliency, self esteem

• Counseling

  Mental Health Counselors provide one-on-one, couples and/or family counseling to young women in schools and at the Young Women’s Resource Center. Counseling services are offered for all young women within the ages of 10-21.

  addiction, alcohol, anger management, counseling, drugs, empowerment, health, mental health, postpartum, relationships, resiliency, self esteem, therapy

• Young Moms

  The weekly Young Mom’s Program provides education and support to parenting young women in the community. Peer-to-peer support, education and a full meal and childcare are provided for the evening Young Mom’s groups at the Young Women’s Resource Center.

  budgeting, cooking, education, employment, health, parenting, relationships, resiliency, self esteem