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[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}" [**![crit-menu-icon-child-family-development](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-child-family-development.png?width=171&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-child-family-development.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-family-development) **[Child & Family Development](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-family-development)** Our vibrant child care and preschool programs, with multiple locations, as well as our Family Resource Center, provide dedicated and much-needed support to children and families.** [Learn More](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-family-development) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-child-wellfare-wellbeing](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-child-wellfare-wellbeing.png?width=166&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-child-wellfare-wellbeing.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-welfare-wellbeing) **[Child Welfare & Well-being](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-welfare-wellbeing)** Our Transitional Therapeutic Home and Supervised Apartment Living programs provide a safe shelter for kids in foster care who are between homes or beginning to transition to the next phase in life.**[Learn More](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services/child-welfare-wellbeing) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-our-history](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-our-history.png?width=153&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-our-history.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-history) **[Our History](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-history)** What began as a refuge for unwed mothers and an adoption agency over 125 years ago, is now a robust organization that thrives on the advocacy for children and keeping families together.** [Learn More](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-history) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-board-of-directors](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-board-of-directors.png?width=164&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-board-of-directors.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/board-of-directors) **[Board of Directors](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/board-of-directors)** Crittenton is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors whose qualifications and decision-making help lead and grow our agency.** [Learn More](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/board-of-directors) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-our-staff](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-our-staff.png?width=152&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-our-staff.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-staff) **[Our Staff](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-staff)** Our highly talented and experienced staff provide compassionate, person-centered, and dedicated care to all those we serve.** [Learn More](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/our-staff) ** [**![crit-menu-icon-donate](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global/crit-menu-icon-donate.png?width=152&height=130&name=crit-menu-icon-donate.png)**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/donate) **[Donate](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us/donate)** Want to support Crittenton’s mission and contribute to life-impacting projects? 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Check out any upcoming educational, inspirational, and FUN activities we have in store for you!**[Learn More](https://crittentoncenter.org/calendar-of-events) ** ![crit-news-background-image](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/News/crit-news-background-image.webp?width=575&name=crit-news-background-image.webp) # News       - [Show all](https://crittentoncenter.org/news) - [Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/events) - [News](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/news) - [Press Release](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/press-release) - [Staff](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/staff) Show allEventsNewsPress ReleaseStaff #### Big Things are Happening at the Crittenton Center. Stay Up-to-Date on all the Latest! ## [Crittenton Center Receives $2,000 Walmart Spark Good Grant to Support Sports and Rec Supplies at Youth Shelter Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/crittenton-center-receives-2000-walmart-spark-good-grant-to-support-sports-and-rec-supplies-at-youth-shelter) ## [Crittenton Center Announces New Partnership with Briar Cliff University to Expand Educational Opportunities for Employees Briar Cliff University is proud to formally introduce its new Partner Tuition Advantage ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/crittenton-center-announces-new-partnership-with-briar-cliff-university-to-expand-educational-opportunities-for-employees) ## [Building Brighter Futures: Major Investments Strengthen Crittenton Center’s Transitional Therapeutic Home Crittenton Center is proud to announce two significant investments that will strengthen ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/building-brighter-futures-major-investments-strengthen-crittenton-centers-transitional-therapeutic-home) ## [Meaningful Collaboration: State Auditor Rob Sand Joins Crittenton Center for Round-Table Discussion on Child Care On November 4, 2025, Crittenton Center was honored to host Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/meaningful-collaboration-state-auditor-rob-sand-joins-crittenton-center-for-round-table-discussion-on-child-care-and-child-welfare) ## [Crittenton Center Receives $2,000 from Woodbury County Decategorization/CPPC to Support “Safe Sleep” Project Crittenton Center’s Family Resource Center has received a $2,000 grant from Woodbury ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/crittenton-center-receives-2000-from-woodbury-county-decategorization/cppc-to-support-safe-sleep-project) ## [Crittenton Center Awarded $2,500 from Cargill to Assist in School Supplies for Youth Crittenton Center is proud to announce that it has received a $2,500 grant from Cargill ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/crittenton-center-awarded-2500-from-cargill-to-assist-in-school-supplies-for-youth) ## [Expanding Access to Preschool & Childcare: Crittenton Center Awarded Early Childhood Continuum of Care Grants Crittenton Center is proud to share exciting news for families across Plymouth County and ... Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/expanding-access-to-preschool-childcare-crittenton-center-awarded-early-childhood-continuum-of-care-grants) ## [Crittenton Center Receives $75,000 Grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa Crittenton Center Receives $75,000 Grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/crittenton-center-receives-75000-grant-from-variety-the-childrens-charity-of-iowa) ## [Crittenton Center Awarded Spark Good Local Grant from Walmart Crittenton Center Awarded Spark Good Local Grant from Walmart Start Reading](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/crittenton-center-awarded-spark-good-local-grant-from-walmart) ## [Crittenton Center Awarded $1,660 Grant from United Airlines Trust Fund to Support Life-Saving CPR Training Sioux City, IA: July 2, 2025- Crittenton Center has been awarded a $1,660 grant from the ... 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