Parent Share and Support
Programs & Services
Parent Share & Support (PSAS) offers support, education, and resources to parents, caregivers, children, at no cost, through the following programs:
“Being a first time mom, I needed this to help me and learn how to help my child develop and I'm so glad I did!”
- Krista E.
Parents As Teachers:
an internationally acclaimed early childhood
program for parents of children prenatal to age
five. Parents receive information on their child's
development, parenting tips, and fun ideas for
parent-child interaction.
Crisis Child Care
Crisis Child Care services is a free program serving families with children birth-5 years in Buchanan, Delaware, and Fayette Counties. Services are available for use on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis based on provider availability. This is a short term solution to assist your childcare needs such as an:
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Medical Emergency
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Counseling Appointment
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Court Proceeding
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Domestic Violence
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Work
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School
Parent Share & Support staff works to place your child(ren) with a state registered provider in your area at no cost to you! Click here for more information or to contact our 24/7 number.
Group Meetings
Family Learning Time (FLT)
Parent-child interaction and educational activities with opportunity to connect and share with other families in the community. Group is located both in Oelwein and West Union offices. Contact your local office for dates.
“I really enjoy the group meetings and getting to meet and know other parents and learning different parenting skills.
They have helped me feel like a better parent for my children.”
- Baylee W.
Additional Services
Child Passenger Safety
PSAS has certified Technicians on staff at each center to answer questions on proper installation and use of car seats.
Clothes Closet
Parents are able to obtain clothing and items for their children on an "exchange" system.
Draw the Line/Respect the Line and FLASH
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program in the Fayette County Schools.
Resource Network
Information and contacts for other family services in Fayette County.