--- title: Crittenton Center Continues Strengthening Families Through Shared Visions Parent Support Program description: Crittenton Center continues to support families through Shared Visions Grant. image: https://crittentoncenter.org/hubfs/Services/crit-services-child-family-dev-resources.webp --- [Skip to content](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/crittenton-center-continues-strengthening-families-through-shared-visions-parent-support-program#main-content) Close - [Services](https://crittentoncenter.org/services) - [Child & Family Development](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-family-development) - [Child Welfare & Well-being](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-welfare-wellbeing) - [About](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us) - [Our History](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-history) - [Board of Directors](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/board-of-directors) - [Our Staff](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-staff) - [Donate](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/donate) - [Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/events) - [Passport to Possibilities: Annual Fundraiser](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/passport-to-possibilities-your-ticket-to-an-evening-of-impact) - [Calendar of Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/calendar-of-events) - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact#volunteer-opportunities) - [News](https://crittentoncenter.org/news) - [Careers](https://crittentoncenter.org/careers) - [Locations](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact#locations) - [Contact](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact) SEARCH [How Can I Help?](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/donate) [![logo](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/crit-logo-color.png?width=250&height=60&name=crit-logo-color.png "logo")](https://crittentoncenter.org/) - [Services](https://crittentoncenter.org/services) - [Child & Family Development](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-family-development) - [Child Welfare & Well-being](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-welfare-wellbeing) - [About](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us) - [Our History](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-history) - [Board of Directors](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/board-of-directors) - [Our Staff](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-staff) - [Donate](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/donate) - [Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/events) - [Passport to Possibilities: Annual Fundraiser](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/passport-to-possibilities-your-ticket-to-an-evening-of-impact) - [Calendar of Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/calendar-of-events) - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact#volunteer-opportunities) - [News](https://crittentoncenter.org/news) - [Careers](https://crittentoncenter.org/careers) - [Locations](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact#locations) - [Contact](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact) [How Can I Help?](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/donate) Quick results for "{search\_term}" ![](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Services/crit-services-child-family-dev-resources.webp?width=575&name=crit-services-child-family-dev-resources.webp) [Crittenton Center](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/author/crittenton-center)August 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM1 min read # Crittenton Center Continues Strengthening Families Through Shared Visions Parent Support Program Strong families are the foundation of strong communities, and Crittenton Center is committed to ensuring parents have the resources and support they need during the earliest years of their child's life. Through a five-year Shared Visions Parent Support grant from the Iowa Department of Education, Crittenton Center will continue providing educational support services for families with children from birth to age five across Plymouth, Sioux, and Woodbury counties. Services are delivered through Crittenton Center's Family Resource Center, which is accredited by the Iowa Family Support Network. The Shared Visions Parent Support Program is designed to strengthen parenting skills, promote healthy child development, and connect families with community resources that help children and families thrive. Families participating in the program have access to education and support in areas such as: - Parenting skills - Child growth and development - Positive guidance techniques - Nutrition - Family resource management - Parent literacy - Connections to local resources and supportive services "Our goal is to empower parents with the tools, confidence, and support they need to build strong foundations for their children," said Kim Scorza, CEO of Crittenton Center. "Every family deserves access to trusted resources during the earliest years of a child's life, and this grant allows us to continue expanding those opportunities throughout our region." The program serves families throughout Plymouth, Sioux, and Woodbury counties, where Crittenton Center has a longstanding presence through its child development centers, Family Resource Center, emergency youth shelter, foster care programming, and homelessness outreach services. By investing in parents early, the Shared Visions Parent Support Program helps create healthier families, stronger communities, and brighter futures for children throughout northwest Iowa. To learn more about the Shared Visions Parent Support Program or Crittenton Center's [Family Resource Center](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-family-development/resource-center), [contact us](mailto:info@crittentoncenter.org) or explore the resources available on our website.    ![avatar](https://43565220.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43565220/critt_CC_RGB.jpg) #### [Crittenton Center](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/author/crittenton-center) ## RELATED ARTICLES Button Title --- [![crit-logo-wht](https://43565220.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43565220/crit-logo-wht.png)](https://crittentoncenter.org/) Sheltering, educating, and empowering children, individuals, and families.   600 4th Street Suite 100 Sioux City, IA 51101 [**Services**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services) - [Child & Family Development](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-family-development) - [Child Welfare & Well-being](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-welfare-wellbeing) [**About Us**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us) - [Our History](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-history) - [Board of Directors](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/board-of-directors) - [Our Staff](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-staff) - [Donate](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/donate) [**Events**](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/events) - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact#volunteer-opportunities) - [Windmills & Wedges: Golf for OC Kids](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/windmills-wedges-golf-for-oc-kids) - [Calendar of Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/calendar-of-events) [**News**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/news) [**Contact**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/contact) [**Careers**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/careers) [![COA_White_Logo_2019](https://43565220.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43565220/Global/COA_White_Logo_2019.png)](https://coanet.org/) [![phone-circle](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/phone-circle.png?width=24&height=25&name=phone-circle.png)](tel:17122554321)    [![envelope-circle](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/envelope-circle.png?width=24&height=25&name=envelope-circle.png)](mailto:info@crittentoncenter.org)    [![facebook](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook.png?width=25&height=25&name=facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/crittentoncenter)    [![linkedin-circle](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/linkedin-circle.png?width=25&height=25&name=linkedin-circle.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crittenton-center/)[tel:17122554321](tel:17122554321) © 2023 Crittenton Center | [Privacy Policy](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/privacy-policy-crittenton-center) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "United States", "addressLocality" : "Sioux City", "addressRegion" : "Iowa", "postalCode" : "51106", "streetAddress" : "4212 Gordon Drive" }, "knowsLanguage" : "en", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://43565220.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43565220/crit-logo-color.png" }, "name" : "Crittenton Center", "url" : "https://crittentoncenter.org/news/crittenton-center-continues-strengthening-families-through-shared-visions-parent-support-program" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "abstract" : "Crittenton Center continues to support families through Shared Visions Grant.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Crittenton Center" }, "dateModified" : "August 4, 2026 4 PM", "datePublished" : "August 4, 2026 4 PM", "headline" : "Crittenton Center Continues Strengthening Families Through Shared Visions Parent Support Program", "image" : "https://43565220.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43565220/Services/crit-services-child-family-dev-resources.webp", "inLanguage" : "en", "keywords" : "[News, Press Release]", "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@type" : "WebPage" }, "name" : "Crittenton Center Continues Strengthening Families Through Shared Visions Parent Support Program", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://43565220.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43565220/crit-logo-color.png" }, "name" : "Crittenton Center" }, "text" : "Strong families are the foundation of strong communities, and Crittenton Center is committed to ensuring parents have the resources and support they need during the earliest years of their child's life. Through a five-year Shared Visions Parent Support grant from the Iowa Department of Education, Crittenton Center will continue providing educational support services for families with children from birth to age five across Plymouth, Sioux, and Woodbury counties. Services are delivered through Crittenton Center's Family Resource Center, which is accredited by the Iowa Family Support Network. The Shared Visions Parent Support Program is designed to strengthen parenting skills, promote healthy child development, and connect families with community resources that help children and families thrive. Families participating in the program have access to education and support in areas such as: Parenting skills Child growth and development Positive guidance techniques Nutrition Family resource management Parent literacy Connections to local resources and supportive services \"Our goal is to empower parents with the tools, confidence, and support they need to build strong foundations for their children,\" said Kim Scorza, CEO of Crittenton Center. \"Every family deserves access to trusted resources during the earliest years of a child's life, and this grant allows us to continue expanding those opportunities throughout our region.\" The program serves families throughout Plymouth, Sioux, and Woodbury counties, where Crittenton Center has a longstanding presence through its child development centers, Family Resource Center, emergency youth shelter, foster care programming, and homelessness outreach services. By investing in parents early, the Shared Visions Parent Support Program helps create healthier families, stronger communities, and brighter futures for children throughout northwest Iowa. 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