Et cetera : Horizons offers variety of support programs for families with young children

Horizons Family Support Program for Benton County is located at 215 North K Avenue in Vinton. This program is offered to all families in Benton County that have at least one child prenatal through age 5.

This program is an in-home visitation program that works with families on parenting strategies, securing needed resources in the community, assistance with budgeting, and nutrition.

There is also a parenting support group that is offered the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm-7pm. There are snacks and child care available. It will be held at the Horizons office.

The program is offered at no cost to the families that participate. We are funded by Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa. There is also supplement funding through Benton County Community Foundation and the Louise Gilchrist Trust. Horizons telephone number is 472-3376 to call for questions or additional information.