Southwest Iowa Families

Southwest Iowa Families Enhancing the lives of children and families in Southwest Iowa. Kindness Closet Hours: every Monday & Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM

Mission: “Enhancing the lives of children and their families in Southwest Iowa”

Purpose: Southwest Iowa Families, Inc. exists to provide social and mental health services and supports for families in the areas of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri

Philosophy: We believe that children are a gift of God and that families are granted the responsibility of nurturing this gift. Agency programs will support families in caring for their families in accordance with the following principles:

All children have a right to be raised in a safe and nurturing environment. Programs and services that focus on the promotion of family life and the prevention of unhealthy circumstances for infants and young children are good stewardship of resources. Prevention is a key in the promotion of the well being of all children, including the aspects of physical and mental health and spiritual, educational and social development. It is more effective to help families prevent problems rather than to focus exclusively on treating existing problems. All families and individuals have the capacity to grow and change. This capacity is enhanced when families are provided support, information, alternatives, and resources. Parents who are confident and competent in parenting roles are more likely to raise healthy, productive children. All families have desires and priorities related to meeting their needs and these changes over time. A family’s own natural support system may need to be enhanced by varying levels of community support to meet their needs over time as well. The Christian Church offers a spiritual foundation for service and a caring community – families grow in communities and all families need supportive communities. Effective systems are responsive, flexible, integrated, and accessible to children and their families.

✨ REMINDER! ✨Southwest Iowa Families is open by appointment only on December 26 and December 29–31. We will be closed on...
12/26/2025

✨ REMINDER! ✨

Southwest Iowa Families is open by appointment only on December 26 and December 29–31. We will be closed on January 1 and January 2.

Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year from all of us at Southwest Iowa Families!

✨ Holiday Hours Update ✨As we spend time celebrating with loved ones, Southwest Iowa Families will be closed on December...
12/23/2025

✨ Holiday Hours Update ✨

As we spend time celebrating with loved ones, Southwest Iowa Families will be closed on December 24–25, January 1, and January 2.

We will be open by appointment only on December 26, 29, 30, and 31, and will fully reopen on January 5.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a happy New Year!

12/23/2025

We had a generous donation of children's coats size 5, 6 & 7. If you are in need please stop by the office 8:30-5:00 today or tomorrow.

Southwest Iowa Families received a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa The Variety grant will be used to...
12/11/2025

Southwest Iowa Families received a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa
The Variety grant will be used to purchase basic necessary items to help families keep their children in safe and clean environments. These items include: car seats, safety gates, pack n plays, laundry detergent, cleaners, and brooms.
Erica King, Positive Family Program Manager says “these funds will help meet the needs of many families in our community by reducing their families’ financial burden”.
About Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa
Variety – the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are underprivileged, at-risk, critically ill, or living with special needs. Grant funding is provided to programs and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of children in our community. For more information on Variety grants and programs please visit varietyiowa.com.

This little cutie is trying out her new car seat made possible by this grant. SWIF has a Car Seat Certified Technician on staff to help with questions, car seat laws, and installation.

We will have this stuff out all week 8:00am - 5:00pm!
12/08/2025

We will have this stuff out all week 8:00am - 5:00pm!

Thank you Akin Building Supply for holding a food drive! Your customers helped restock our food pantry. Pictured: Cort...
12/03/2025

Thank you Akin Building Supply for holding a food drive! Your customers helped restock our food pantry. Pictured: Cortney Young, Michelle Draper, and Dick Auffert.

12/03/2025
Thanks to this great group of FCCLA Members helping us serve soup and sandwiches!
12/03/2025

Thanks to this great group of FCCLA Members helping us serve soup and sandwiches!

Allison is gearing up for the Giving Tuesday supper tonight! Come join us 5:30-7! Free supper!
12/02/2025

Allison is gearing up for the Giving Tuesday supper tonight! Come join us 5:30-7! Free supper!

Giving Tuesday - two very generous kind donations have started our day! Thank you to The American Legion Sergy Post 98...
12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday - two very generous kind donations have started our day! Thank you to The American Legion Sergy Post 98 and American Legion Sons of the American Legion!! We appreciate your support! Pictured: Dave Grebert, Brandi Herzberg, Sandy Geer and Adam Huseman.

12/02/2025

We have a family in need of an electric stove and a refrigerator. Please call the office if you have something available. 712-542-3501

Address

117 W Main Street
Clarinda, IA
51632

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17125423501

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