Join our "ask each other"
In-Person Parent Support Groups

Click on the cities below for times and locations

Boone • Cedar Rapids • Clarinda • Clinton • Davenport
Decorah • Fairfield • Mason City • Osceola • Spencer • Waukee

A Space to Connect, Share, and Support One Another

Raising a child with unique needs can feel isolating — but you don’t have to go through it alone. Join one of ASK’s in-person parent support groups for a welcoming space to:

🤝 Connect with other parents who understand
💬 Share ideas, resources, and experiences
🧠 Collaborate on challenges and problem-solve together
❤️ Feel supported by others who’ve been there

Facilitated by ASK’s Family Support Specialists, these sessions are relaxed, family-friendly, and grounded in respect for your journey and voice.

📌 No registration required — just show up!

🗓️ Upcoming In-Person Support Groups

📍 Boone

Dates: October 8, November 12, and December 10
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Ericson Public Library – 702 Greene Street (In the Children’s Department Storytime Room)
Facilitator: Cat Gebhart

📍 Clarinda

Dates: September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Lied Public Library 100 E Garfield St, Clarinda, IA 51632
Facilitator: Jill Stevenson

Flyer for ASK Resource Center’s “Ask Each Other” In-Person Support Group. Event details: Lied Public Library, 100 East Garfield Street, Clarinda, Iowa, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Dates: September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17. The design features a diverse group of smiling people inside a heart-shaped frame with the phrases “Meet New Families!” and “Give & Get Support!”

📍 Cedar Rapids

Dates: September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
Location: Cedar Rapids Downtown Library, 450 5th Ave SE
Facilitator: Molly Hefflefinger

Flyer for ASK Resource Center’s “Ask Each Other” In-Person Support Group. Event details: Cedar Rapids Public Library, Downtown Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Dates: September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16. The design shows a diverse group of smiling people framed inside a heart shape, with the phrases “Meet New Families!” and “Give & Get Support!”

📍 Clinton

Dates: September 29, October 27, November 24, December 22
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Location: Clinton Public Library, 306 8th Avenue South, Multi-Purpose Room
Facilitator: Laura Jess

Flyer for ASK Resource Center’s “Ask Each Other” In-Person Support Group. Event details: Clinton Public Library, Multi-Purpose Room, 306 8th Avenue, Clinton, Iowa, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Dates: September 29, October 27, November 24, December 22. The design features a group of diverse smiling people framed inside a heart shape with the phrases “Meet New Families!” and “Give & Get Support!”

📍 Davenport

Dates: September 22, October 27, November 24, December 22
Time: 6:00 –7:00 PM
Location: Davenport Public Library, 3000 N Fairmount St.
Facilitator: Elizabeth Rouse

September 22, October 27, November 24, December 22.

📍 Decorah

Date: September 26, October 8, November 12, December 10
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Decorah Public Library – Community Room, 202 Winnebago Street (Community Room)
Facilitator: Heather Weigle

Flyer for ASK Resource Center’s “Ask Each Other” In-Person Support Group at Decorah Public Library. Yellow background with a heart-shaped photo of smiling diverse adults in a circle. Text highlights: 12 to 1 PM, Community Room, 202 Winnebago Street, Decorah, Iowa. Dates listed: September 26, October 8, November 12, December 10. Red accents read “Meet New Families!” and “Give & Get Support!”

📍 Fairfield

Dates: September 29, October 27, November 24, December 15
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: Fairfield First Baptist Church, 205 West Broadway (Enter through the east door)
Facilitator: Sarah Stiemsma

Flyer for ASK Resource Center’s “Ask Each Other” In-Person Support Group. Event details: Fairfield First Baptist Church, 205 West Broadway, Fairfield, Iowa, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Dates: September 29, October 27, November 24, December 15. The flyer features a heart-shaped frame with a diverse group of smiling people inside and the phrases “Meet New Families!” and “Give & Get Support!”

📍 Mason City

Dates: September 24, October 22, November 26, December 24
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: First Congregational UCC, 100 First St NE (Enter east alley door and go downstairs – elevator available)
Facilitator: Loni Jorgenson

Flyer for ASK Resource Center’s “Ask Each Other” In-Person Support Group. Event details: First Congregational UCC, 100 First Street NE, Mason City, Iowa, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Dates: September 24, October 22, November 26, December 24. The flyer design includes a heart-shaped frame with a diverse group of smiling people inside, along with the phrases “Meet New Families!” and “Give & Get Support!”

📍 Spencer

Dates: September 30, October 28, November 25
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Spencer Public Library – Round Room, 21 E 3rd Street
Facilitator: Britney Struve

Flyer for ASK Resource Center’s “Ask Each Other” In-Person Support Group. Event details: Spencer Public Library, Round Room, 21 East 3rd Street, Spencer, Iowa, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Dates: September 30, October 28, November 25. The flyer features a heart-shaped frame with a group of diverse smiling people inside, with the phrases “Meet New Families!” and “Give & Get Support!”

📍 Waukee

Dates: October 2, November 6, December 11
Time: 6:30- 7:30 PM
Location: Lutheran Church of Hope Waukee, 305 NE Dartmoor Drive, Room 104
Facilitator: Alicia Karwal

Flyer for ASK Resource Center’s “Ask Each Other” In-Person Support Group. Event details: Lutheran Church of Hope, 205 NE Dartmoor Drive, Waukee, Iowa, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Dates: October 2, November 6, December 11. The flyer design includes a heart-shaped frame with a group of diverse smiling people inside, with the phrases “Meet New Families!” and “Give & Get Support!”

💻 Upcoming Virtual Support Groups

Can’t attend in person? Join us online! Visit the Events Tab to Register.

📌 Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

Your Voice Matters

You are the expert on your child. Whether you come to listen or share, you help build a stronger, more connected community.
We can’t wait to meet you.

Join our "ask each other" In-Person Parent Support Groups