About Family Learning Connection (FLC)
You are your child’s first and most important teacher! Family Learning Connection is here to support you in that role of caring for your children. FLC provides Linn County families with group education, resources and connections that can help them raise healthy, school-ready children. Family Learning provides parenting information, advice and the support parents/caregivers through our free 6-8 week family learning groups.
Upcoming Parent Groups
The family learning groups are free to any family with young children 0-5 years in Linn County. We use a variety of formats and activities to teach about many topics, including understanding child development, communicating with your children and encouraging positive parent-child relationships. Parents/caregivers and children meet in a small-group setting with our expert facilitators at family-friendly locations throughout Linn County. Family learning sessions are completely free and include a family meal or snack, childcare and program materials. In addition, transportation assistance and interpretation services are available upon request.
Parenting Young Children
Series Dates: Thursdays, 3/5 - 4/16 (SKIP 3/19 - 6 weeks)
Session Times: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Format: In-Person
For: Linn County families with children up to age 5
Cost: No Cost - FREE
Description: Forget the "one-size-fits-all" advice. We combine the best parts of research-based parenting programs to create a class that actually talks about what matters to you. Join us for Parenting Young Children.
What’s in it for you?
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Expert Strategies: Learn the "why" behind those tricky behaviors and get healthy, effective tools to handle them.
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Customized Topics: Our facilitator tailors the sessions based on the group's specific questions and interests.
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Building Connection: Discover how to foster a home environment where your family doesn't just get by—you thrive.
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A Support Squad: Connect with other local parents who "get it."
"Parent Win" Details
We know your schedule is packed, so we’re making "me-time" easy:
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FREE Family Meal: We’ll handle dinner for the whole crew.
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FREE Childcare: Your kiddos will be safe and having fun while you relax and learn.
Kid Connect (in Hiawatha)
Series Dates: Wednesdays, 3/25 - 5/13 (8 weeks)
Session Times: 9:30-11:00 AM
Location: Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha
For: Linn County families with children up to age 5
Cost: No Cost - FREE
Description: A family playgroup with a purpose! Parents and caregivers will learn how young children learn best and ways to extend learning at home. Children will learn concepts through meaningful play and build skills that can help with school success.
Kid Connect in Nature
Series Dates: Saturdays, 3/28 - 5/16 (8 weeks)
Session Times: 10:30 AM-12:00 noon
Location: Wickiup Hill Learning Center, 10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville
For: Linn County families with children up to age 5
Cost: No Cost - FREE
Description: A family playgroup with a purpose! Parents and caregivers will learn how young children learn best and ways to extend learning at home. Children will learn concepts through meaningful play and build skills that can help with school success. We will playing and learning both indoors and outdoors, so plan to come dressed for the weather.
Kid Connect (in Ely)
Series Dates: Saturdays, 4/4 - 5/23 (8 weeks)
Session Times: 9:30-11:00 AM
Location: Ely Public Library, 1595 Dows St, Ely
For: Linn County families with children up to age 5
Cost: No Cost - FREE
Description: A family playgroup with a purpose! Parents and caregivers will learn how young children learn best and ways to extend learning at home. Children will learn concepts through meaningful play and build skills that can help with school success.
Our Services
- 6-8 week free family learning groups series
- 1 hour virtual or in-person sessions for businesses and childcare organizations
- How to get started – Check out the family learning groups that are currently open for family registration…
Contact Us
Family Learning Connections Office
Email: familylearning@hacap.org
Phone: 319-739-0022
