Kid friendly businesses, organizations and services in the Des Moines area.
Whether you live in Ankeny, Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines or beyond, find the local resources your family needs in in the dsm4kids Directory!
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The Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages five through 18. These positive relationships have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Camp Heart Connection Oncology Camp provides children with cancer a week of typical camp activities and so much more. Campers are able to spend time with others who are going through the same emotions as they are.
Camp Hertko Hollow is dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth who have diabetes.The goals at camp are: Recreation, Education, Regulation and FUN! Campers enjoy the traditional camp activities while learning about living with diabetes. Meeting other youth and counselors who have diabetes is also a great benefit of the experience.
Children & Families of Iowa is one of the top family services organizations in Iowa. Through our programs and services, we help everyone from children who need a safe home to adults learning to cope with trauma. Children & Families of Iowa doesn’t just offer solutions for families and children in crisis. We offer hope when it seems like there is none left. We offer a chance to build better futures. We offer an opportunity to change lives.
Stephen Forrest, DDS at Des Moines Cosmetic Dentistry Center provides the highest quality cosmetic, family, Invisalign, and implant dentistry in the greater Des Moines area. Dr. Forrest is a general dentist who specializes in all aspects of cosmetic dentistry. He believes your smile is one of the best assets you have to look your best and feel confident with your appearance and overall health. His dental practice hosts state-of-the-art dental diagnostic and treatment equipment and materials in a comfortable and professional office.