Needs List
So many needs, where do we begin? Monetary donations are always welcome. Here is a list of other specific items we are currently in need of.


Visit our Contact Us page if you are interested in volunteering, or call 319-294-9706.

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Because of space limitations, Families Helping Families is limited to the furniture donations it is able to accept. However, that doesn't mean the need for these items is any less urgent. If you have large items to donate, please contact Wendy Marner and she will contact possible homes for these items. Unfortunately this is a slower process than we prefer, but it is temporary until we find a new and larger location to house Love's Closet.

• Our biggest need right now is a new location! We have outgrown the available space at our Benjamin Brace House and need a new location. Please contact Leanne Loehr.
• Bunk Beds
• New Back Packs
• New School Supplies
• New Locks For Lockers
• New T3 Calculators
• New White 3 Ring Binders
• New & Gently Used Seasonal Clothing
• New Intimate Apparel
• New Car Seats
• Disposable Cameras
• Mini Photo Albums
• Diapers & Wipes
• Baby Food
• Diaper Bags
• Gift Cards
• Hair Cut Gift Certificates
• Hygene Products (Boys & Girls)
• Dance Wear
• Storage Facility
• Storage Racks
• Fax Machine
• Computer
• Printer
• Desk
• Stand Alone Shelving
• Commercial Grade Clothing Racks

Welcome to Families Helping Families of Iowa! We are a non-profit, volunteer group designed to help and support foster families. Families Helping Families is focused on meeting the needs of children in family foster care.


We believe that family is an essential part of any thriving community.  We collaborate with local, state and national foster care organizations in an effort to facilitate mutual support, recognition, and the exchanging of ideas.  We are advocates for children placed in foster care, when their voices cannot be heard.



We are always looking for volunteers! Please contact us so we can discuss how to put your talents to work! 

If you are a Foster Parent in Eastern Iowa, please complete the form on the Contact Us page. This puts you on our mailing list and allows us to inform you of the programs and specials that we offer which may benefit the Foster Children in your care. Please be assured that your information will never be shared or sold and you will only be contacted regarding Families Helping Families business that we feel applies to you and your family.

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Families Helping Families has outgrown it's current location at the Benjamin Brace House! We are in need of a new location. If you have ideas or suggestions, please contact:
 Leanne Loehr or Wendy Marner.

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