Four Oaks exists to help Iowa’s children and families, and it provides a wide range of services to support community members and assure children become successful adults. Four Oaks trains, teaches, and helps others learn how they can more effectively expect success for the children in their care. Community volunteers who share their time and talents can make a tremendous positive impact towards accomplishing this mission.
Four Oaks Family and Children Services | Housing, Education & Treatment
The Grinnell Four Oaks Family & Children Services office is located at 120 West St/Hwy 146, just north of the Dollar General Store. While there is plenty of hands-on service work needed, hybrid in-person/virtual service is also possible.
Needs: Creative ideas are welcome!
- Grant writing and fundraisers
- Designing and facilitating training seminars for staff such as car seat training and building confidence and social skills.
- Exploring housing options for ages 18-21 freshly out of foster care.
- Kinship Navigator program needs assistance with an online support group for caregivers, including family members who have taken in a child unexpectedly.
- Direct service with clients is possible, requires Mandatory Abuse Reporting Training (supplied).
Visit the Four Oaks database listing for more details!
More volunteer opportunities with a wide variety of non-profit organizations are available on the Civic Activity Community Partners Database.
