Parenting Classes

What the classes cover

Class topics span the whole arc of early parenting: what is happening during each stage of pregnancy, what to expect during labor and delivery, newborn care and feeding, safe sleep, child development, budgeting, and healthy relationships.

You can take the classes that fit your situation rather than working through a fixed curriculum from beginning to end.

Learn at your own pace

There is no test, and no judgment about what you do or do not already know. Whether this is your first child or your fourth, you are welcome.

Classes are taught by people who want you to leave feeling more capable, not more criticized. Ask as many questions as you want — that is what the time is for.

Earn while you learn

Taking classes also earns items through our resource program, so the time you invest comes back to you in diapers, wipes, clothing, and other supplies your family needs. It is a practical way to prepare for your baby and stock up at the same time, at no cost.

Free and open to parents in Des Moines and Ankeny

Our classes are free, and you do not need insurance or a referral to join. You will be served without regard to age, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability, or other arbitrary circumstances.

To find out what is being offered right now, call our Des Moines center at 515-285-5700 or our Ankeny center at 515-965-7885, or request an appointment below.