What People Are Saying
About Families Helping Families


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

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"Just a quick note to say thanks for all your help with the donation of
the backpacks. It is greatly appreciated. The kids always love getting
new backpacks with goodies inside. Thanks again!" - Kelly, Case Manager

"Wow! You are a terrific bunch!! My house full of teens have benefited tremendously by the clothing closet. Getting back to school was more fun for them and less painful for me with the availability of the school backpacks and supplies. The referral to 'Shop With A Cop' was a first for us and REALLY WONDERFUL for my teen girls who understandably want to make some of their own selections. God bless & keep you all!" - Ruth, Cedar Rapids

"Thanks! We are grateful! We just wanted to say thank you for helping us with our school supplies. We appreciate all your help. So here's a smile that you've helped put on our faces :) . Thank you so much!" -Destiny, Cedar Rapids

"On behalf of the board of directors, staff, volunteers and clients of the Catherine McAuley Center, I want to thank you for your donation.....We can all do something to make life better for others and these items will make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. As you know our students survive on very limited resources and the floods have affected some more than others. We truly appreciate your time, energy and resources that you continue to share with the Center. We are grateful for your generosity, caring and support of the Center and the clients we serve." - Catherine McAuley Center, Cedar Rapids

"You have no idea how appreciative these families are, and we here at DHS as well, to have received all these wonderful backpacks! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!" -Marie, DHS

"Just a quick note to say Thank You on behalf of the kids in Delaware County. The backpacks were distributed quickly & the kids enjoyed picking them out! We look forward to working with you in the future." -Delaware Social Workers

"Wow! Thanks for all of your support! The backpacks are amazing!!" -Tanager Place

Dear Providers, Thank you for providing enough money for me to buy stuff. Thank you for letting me shop with a police man. I really appreciate it alot! Thank you very much. Sincerely, Damien

Dear Policeman: Thank you for the toys, clothes and books. You're fun and cool. I had the most fun picking the toys out. Thanks again. - Zach P.S. God Bless You Happy Holidays

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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