Crittenton Center

05/29/2026

It's time to hit the course FORE a great cause!

Join us Friday, July 31st at Landsmeer Golf Club for Windmills & Wedges: Golf for OC Kids, a community golf fundraiser benefiting Crittenton Center's Orange City Child Care program.

Enjoy a day of great golf, great food and refreshments, pin and flight prizes, community connection, and opportunities to support local children and families.

We're currently looking for:
Golf Teams & Players
Event Sponsors
Community Partners and Prize donors

Whether you're playing, sponsoring, or supporting from the sidelines, you're involvement helps invest in the future of OC kids.

Learn more and get registered at:

Orange City Golf Tournament Fundraiser to support Crittenton Center's Orange City Child Care

05/29/2026

Critter made a special stop at our Stella Sanford Child Development West location for Story Time!

Critter brought along Iowa Senator Catelin Drey to read "Harry, the Dirty Dog" by Gene Zion with the kids. Sharing stories together helps build early literacy while also helping children connect names and faces with the people who help serve our communities.

Reading aloud supports language development, imagination, and CURIOSITY! It becomes even more meaningful when community leaders, such as Catelin, take part.

Thank you, Senator Drey, for joining us and helping make story time memorable for our kiddos!

05/29/2026

Next weekend on June 6th, Kemps is hosting their 6th Annual Kemps Giving Cow Charity Golf Outing at Willow Creek Golf Course in Le Mars, IA!

We are thrilled to announce that LE MARS CRITTENTON CENTER has been elected as one of those charities along with the Le Mars Backpack Program! These funds will help keep childcare affordable and accessible to our Le Mars families, and we couldn't be more grateful!

So if you're looking for something fun to do while supporting a couple great causes, there is still time to sign up: https://kemps.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/LeMars2026KempsGivingCowGolfTournament/tabid/1576610/Default.aspx

05/28/2026

Check out our Tiny Homes featured in Iowa Architect Magazine!

This project came to life through thoughtful design by PLaN Architecture , quality construction from Nelson Commercial Construction, and the many contractors, donors, and partners who believed in creating something meaningful for youth in our community.

Our Tiny Homes continue to provide a space of dignity and stability for our youth!

05/27/2026

This month's Critt Curiosity- THERAPY DEPARTMENT!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are bringing you an inside look into our therapy department, and the effective tools and strategies they use to help the youth we care for.

A core part of Crittenton Center is "empowerment", in fact- it's in our mission statement! We want our youth to feel empowered as they navigate the complexities of their lives, and part of that is learning how to utilize effective coping skills. Coping skills allow us to manage stress, difficult situations, and emotions safely and effectively.

Stay Curious- see you next time!

05/26/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org

05/21/2026

Crittenton Center would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Hy-Vee Operation Smiles for their generous support of our programs and the children and families we serve.

Community partnerships like this help make it possible to provide safe spaces, supportive services, and meaningful opportunities for youth and families throughout our community.

We are incredibly grateful for organizations that choose to invest in the well-being of others and help create brighter futures through their generosity. Thank you for making a difference!

05/20/2026

Our second year back at the Orange City Tulip Festival's Volksparade, and it certainly did not disappoint! Thank you, Orange City, for having us once again, we love love LOVE this parade!

Critter and the gang strutted down the freshly scrubbed streets passing out popsicles and koozies. Why? Because kids are COOL! That's why!

Can't wait to see everyone throughout the summer as the festivities continue!

05/19/2026

Today, Crittenton Center is giving a big shoutout to the Accounting Team — the person who keeps the numbers balanced, the paperwork flowing, and the rest of us from accidentally turning receipts into permanent desk décor. 💙

Behind every program, event, purchase order, reimbursement, and budget is our accountant making sure the details are handled accurately and efficiently so services can continue running smoothly for the children and families we serve.

Thank you for keeping everything organized, on track, and financially sound!

05/18/2026

Language matters. Choosing supportive words can help people feel seen, heard, and respected. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-talk

05/15/2026

Looking for extra support, encouragement, or parenting tools? Our Family Resource Center has openings for parenting classes in Ida County! 💙

We offer a variety of classes tailored to your family’s needs, with options for:
• Individual or group classes
• In-home or virtual sessions — you choose what feels most comfortable for you and your family

Families with children under age 5 may also qualify for incentives like car seats, pack-and-plays, and more while participating in services.

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, strengthen routines, or simply gain new parenting strategies, we’re here to support — not judge.

To sign up or learn more, call us at 712-255-4321 ext. 151, email us at info@crittentoncenter.org, or contact us through our website at www.crittentoncenter.org.