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.
Kid Connect
Series Dates: Wednesdays, 1/14 - 3/4 (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 their learning at home. Children will learn concepts through meaningful play, meaningful conversation, and build skills that can help with school success. Download Flyer Here
Positive Solutions for Families (Virtual)
Series Dates: Tuesdays, 1/13 - 3/3 (8 weeks)
Session Times: 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Format: Online
For: Linn County families with children up to age 5
Cost: No Cost - FREE
Description: Join us for Positive Solutions for Families — a fun, family-friendly learning group that gives you real tools (not just theories!) to help your child grow, learn, and thrive.
You’ll discover how to:
💛 Understand what’s really behind your child’s challenging behaviors
💛 Teach social and emotional skills that last a lifetime
💛 Use positive, practical strategies that actually work
Come learn and connect with other parents who get it. Let’s turn everyday challenges into opportunities to grow — together! Download Flyer Here
Parenting Young Children - Infants & Toddlers (Virtual)
Series Dates: Thursdays, 1/22 - 2/26 (6 weeks)
Session Times: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Format: Online
For: Linn County families with infants and toddlers
Cost: No Cost - FREE
Description: Parenting infants and toddlers is amazing… and exhausting. You don’t have to figure it out alone!
Join us for a supportive, fun, and informative 6-week online parenting group designed just for parents of little ones. Each week, we dive into the questions you care about most—sleep struggles, tantrums, routines, bonding, development, communication, and more.
Our facilitator pulls from several research- and evidence-based curriculums, tailoring the sessions to the needs and interests of the group. You’ll walk away with new insight into how your child grows and learns, plus practical strategies to handle challenging behaviors with confidence and calm.
💛 Build skills.
💛 Connect with other parents.
💛 Create a family environment where everyone can thrive.
Enrolled families can receive family activity packets and be eligible for prizes for regularly attending the online sessions. Download Flyer Here
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
