Des Moines Area Community College.

Help For Single Parents/Displaced Homemaker
Iowa New Choices

WHAT DOES DMACC'S BOONE CAMPUS SINGLE PARENT / DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS CENTER OFFER?

Career Assessment and Counseling

The CHOICES program, Career Planning Profile, and informal counseling with the Center Coordinator, as well as other DMACC staff are available to assist the participants in determining possible careers.

Academic, Pre-enrollment, and Financial Aid Counseling

Assistance is available for those individuals wishing to enroll in college in deciding on appropriate classes and programs, making application, and finding financial aid.

Pre-employment Counseling

The Displaced Homemakers Center offers assistance with job seeking skills for those wishing to gain employment.

Referral to Appropriate Supportive Agencies

Individuals needing additional assistance to meet their needs are referred to appropriate agencies.

Personal and Career Development Workshops

The Displaced Homemakers Center sponsors a variety of workshops related to issues of concern for displaced homemakers, single parents, and single pregnant women.

Financial Assistance Toward Child Care and Transportation

Eligible individuals may receive child care and transportation assistance.

COORDINATOR: MAGGIE STONE
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 pm
515-433-5037
1-800-362-2127 Ext. 5037
email: mastone@dmacc.edu