Linking Families and Communities

Linking Families and Communities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young children from prenatal age through five years and their families in north central Iowa. Operating as the Early Childhood Iowa area coordinator for Calhoun, Pocahontas, and Webster County, the organization works to empower parents in raising healthy children through education, family support services, and resource coordination.

The organization's mission centers on building strong local systems that address critical family needs including access to child care, early childhood program coordination, preschool tuition assistance, family support services, and mental health resources. By collaborating with community agencies and partners, Linking Families and Communities works to ensure all families in their service area have access to the resources they need.

Based in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Linking Families and Communities operates with a lean staff focused on maximizing impact in early childhood development and family support. The organization received its IRS tax-exempt designation in 2005 and is recognized by the state as a critical partner in the early childhood care and education infrastructure.