To report child
abuse in Iowa call: 1-800-362-2178
abuse in Iowa call: 1-800-362-2178
Our mission: Positive Parenting, Inc. educates to prevent child abuse
in Decatur, Wayne, Ringgold and Clarke counties in Iowa.
in Decatur, Wayne, Ringgold and Clarke counties in Iowa.
| Your tax deductible donation will help with the fight against child abuse in south central Iowa. It's quick and easy to donate...and every dollar will mean so much in the life of a child. Donate today... |
| Disclaimer: In providing this web site, our purpose is to offer information regarding child abuse and its prevention in a manner that is easily accessible. This informational web site does not replace individual counseling or direct services. In addition, Positive Parenting, Inc. is not responsible for how any information on this web site may be used by any person(s) who may access this site. Copyright 2005-2009 Positive Parenting, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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| Positive Parenting, Inc. is a registered 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization. Federal ID #42-1232917 Donations are tax deductible as allowed for by law. |
| Our Staff |
Cassie Lynch, Executive Director
Cassie first came to Positive Parenting, Inc. in early 1997 as a
member of our Board of Directors - before the year was out she was
hired to lead our organization. Her passion regarding abused
children began over 25 years ago after she and a loved one
experienced abuse themselves. Volunteer work with at-risk youth
and majoring in criminal justice and psychology in college intensified
her need to protect the innocent. "It truly should not hurt to be a
child", states Cassie. "I'm very blessed to be given the opportunity to
do all that I can to prevent the trauma of abuse from happening to
children."
Cassie first came to Positive Parenting, Inc. in early 1997 as a
member of our Board of Directors - before the year was out she was
hired to lead our organization. Her passion regarding abused
children began over 25 years ago after she and a loved one
experienced abuse themselves. Volunteer work with at-risk youth
and majoring in criminal justice and psychology in college intensified
her need to protect the innocent. "It truly should not hurt to be a
child", states Cassie. "I'm very blessed to be given the opportunity to
do all that I can to prevent the trauma of abuse from happening to
children."
Darla Dolecheck, Program Specialist
Darla began with Positive Parenting, Inc. in 2007. She has been
working with young children for most of her life in churches, providing
child care, in after school programs and working with toddlers as an
early childhood teacher. "I believe that we have an incredible
opportunity to have a lasting impact on today's youth through our
programming", relays Darla. "We can especially have a positive
impact by giving children the information they need to protect
themselves and I am happy to be a part of this team."
Darla began with Positive Parenting, Inc. in 2007. She has been
working with young children for most of her life in churches, providing
child care, in after school programs and working with toddlers as an
early childhood teacher. "I believe that we have an incredible
opportunity to have a lasting impact on today's youth through our
programming", relays Darla. "We can especially have a positive
impact by giving children the information they need to protect
themselves and I am happy to be a part of this team."
Evelyn Conrad, Program Specialist
Evelyn joined our organization in 2007. She has 5 children of her own
and knows how hard it is to raise children. She is an advocate of the
Love and Logic(R) Parenting Program and Parents As Teachers(R).
She would like every parent to have the opportunity to reap the
benefits these programs have to offer. Evelyn states "My Social Work
experiences in foster care, a Battered Women's Shelter, and in
schools gives me my passion for prevention. It is a privilege to be able
to provide exceptional programs that give people tools to create
healthy and happy relationships with children".
Evelyn joined our organization in 2007. She has 5 children of her own
and knows how hard it is to raise children. She is an advocate of the
Love and Logic(R) Parenting Program and Parents As Teachers(R).
She would like every parent to have the opportunity to reap the
benefits these programs have to offer. Evelyn states "My Social Work
experiences in foster care, a Battered Women's Shelter, and in
schools gives me my passion for prevention. It is a privilege to be able
to provide exceptional programs that give people tools to create
healthy and happy relationships with children".
Shelly Hornaday, Program Specialist
Shelly started at Positive Parenting, Inc. in 2007. Shelly previously
worked with children as a para-educator in an elementary school and
with the Parents As Teachers(R) program. She finds educating
children and adults about the types of and prevention of abuse very
rewarding. "Having grown up in an era where talking about abuse
wasn't acceptable, it gives me satisfaction to open the door for
communication - a major step in the prevention of abuse," states
Shelly.
Shelly started at Positive Parenting, Inc. in 2007. Shelly previously
worked with children as a para-educator in an elementary school and
with the Parents As Teachers(R) program. She finds educating
children and adults about the types of and prevention of abuse very
rewarding. "Having grown up in an era where talking about abuse
wasn't acceptable, it gives me satisfaction to open the door for
communication - a major step in the prevention of abuse," states
Shelly.
Kelly Fry, CPA
Kelly began providing our financial services in 2005.
Kelly began providing our financial services in 2005.