Polk County Decategorization - A New Perspective on Family Services

Increasing Protective Factors with Community Resources
Social and Emotional Competence of Children

Model Effective Emotional Expression and Social Skills for Your Children
Community Resources	Useful Information
AEA11 Parenting Way Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association Zero to Three	Teaching Social Skills Social Skills Central Helping Children Manage Their Emotions Emotional Health How to Help Children Manage Emotions

Learn About Social/Emotional Development
Community Resources	Useful Information
AEA11 Parenting Way Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association Zero to Three	Stages of Social/Emotional Development Promoting Social/Emotional Development Social/Emotional Development

Provide Creative Ways to Express Emotion
Community Resources	Useful Information
Art Force Iowa GiGi's Playhouse Metro Arts Des Moines Performing Arts After School Arts Program Des Moines Playhouse Des Moines Art Center Creative Center for Young Children	Fostering Creativity Des Moines Parks The Importance of Pretend Play 10 Reasons Play is Important Importance of Play

Comfort Your Child When They Feel Distress
Community Resources	Useful Information
Children & Families of Iowa Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association (IFAPA) Lutheran Services in Iowa Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic Mosaic Family Counseling Center Optimae LifeServices Orchard Place Parenting Way Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS)	How to Comfort Your Child in Times of Need How to Comfort a Stressed Child How to Comfort a Child The PIE Approach