Parent Resources

Looking for resources or assistance in the community?

Food Pantry + Clothes Closet

Part of the Dubuque Community School District Family Resource Center, the Food Pantry + Clothes Closet helps meet the most basic needs of our students and families including food, clothing and hygiene item support.

For more information, contact the Food Pantry + Clothes Closet at 563/552-4608 or learn more online at: www.dbqschools.org/food-pantry-clothes-closet

211 Iowa – Get Connected. Get Help.

From any phone, dial 211 or download the “ 211 Iowa ” app (Google Play or Apple Store) for instant connection with local resources. You can also text your zip code to 898211 to chat live with a 211 Operator 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more at: 211iowa.org

Discounted City Utilities Program

Find information and application details on the City of Dubuque Financial Assistance Programs webpage.

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Looking for information on issues that impact teens?

Online Resources

Handling Shared Explicit Images

• Watch the Take It Down video and explore other resources from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

I’m worried my child is using alcohol and drugs.

• Find information on Teens Abusing Drugs and Alcohol from Addiction Resource and Parent & Caregiver Resources from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

I’m afraid my child is being bullied.

• Visit the district’s Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination webpage for district policies and how to report a concern.

My child is always on their phone.

• Find parent tips and FAQs on Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between from Common Sense Media.

How do I talk to my teen about suicide?

• Find information and resources on Help for Teens from Your Life Iowa.