Families First Counseling Services

05/19/2026

Now Hiring in Fort Dodge, IA! ☀️
Make a Difference as a Family Support Specialist (FSS)

Do you have a passion for helping children and families thrive? ❤️Families First is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team!

As an FSS, you’ll work directly with families in their homes and communities providing support, guidance, and real solutions that lead to stronger families and brighter futures.

📍Location: Fort Dodge, Webster & Humboldt Counties + surrounding areas

💼What you’ll do:

· Provide in-home, skill-based support to families

· Partner with agencies, courts, and care teams

· Help develop and implement individualized service plans

· Support families through challenges, including crisis situations

· Document progress and maintain consistent communication

Apply here: https://www.families-first.net/careers

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something meaningful

05/17/2026

We proudly celebrate 25 years of walking alongside individuals, children, and families—offering support, hope, and meaningful change. 💙

For a quarter of a century, Families First Counseling Services has been rooted in compassion, guided by evidence‑based practice, and driven by a belief that families are stronger when they’re supported with respect and partnership.

This milestone reflects:

✨ The dedication of our incredible staff—past and present
✨ The trust of the families and communities we serve
✨ The strength of our partnerships across Iowa

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey over the last 25 years. We’re grateful for the impact made so far and excited to continue this mission for many years to come.

Here’s to 25 years strong—and the families at the heart of everything we do. 💙

05/10/2026

Today we honor the mothers, grandmothers, foster moms, adoptive moms, and mother figures who show up with strength, patience, and unconditional love every single day. 💐

At the heart of child welfare is the belief that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and cared for and so many of the women in our communities make that possible in extraordinary ways.

To the moms navigating challenges, celebrating victories, making sacrifices, and loving fiercely: we see you, and we thank you.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Families First💛

05/08/2026

All‑day Cedar Rapids Regional Meeting ✅

Training on Trauma, Resilience & Hope Science ✅

Celebrating our Administrative Assistants ✅

Grateful for a team that values learning, collaboration, and the incredible behind‑the‑scenes support that makes our work possible every day. 💙

05/05/2026

What a powerful day at our Eastern Regional Meeting!

Our team spent the day learning and growing through training on trauma‑informed practices, building resilience, and Hope Science—all while being reminded how strong we are when we work together.

A special shout‑out to our Administrative Assistants—thank you for everything you do to support our teams and this important work. Your dedication does not go unnoticed. 💙

04/24/2026

Spending the day together at our all-day Northern Regional Meeting last week was time well spent. 💙

We focused on meaningful training around Trauma, Building Resilience, and introducing Hope Science—all essential tools that strengthen the way we show up for families, youth, and one another.

We also celebrated our amazing Administrative Assistants, whose behind‑the‑scenes work keeps everything running smoothly and allows our teams to focus on service, care, and connection every day. We truly couldn’t do this work without you. 🌟

Grateful for a team that continues to lean into learning, growth, and hopeful practices to support real, lasting change. 🌱

04/07/2026

Child safety is at the heart of our mission. 💙

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and at Families First we are dedicated to protecting our most vulnerable and empowering families to thrive. Let’s work together to make safety the standard for every child, every day! ☀️

03/02/2026

It’s National Social Work Month and we’re feeling extra lucky to have the most dedicated, compassionate, and skilled social workers on our team. Whether they are navigating complex challenges or celebrating small wins with families, our team brings their "A-game" every day.

To our staff: Thank you for leading with dignity, integrity, and competence every single day. You truly make a difference! 💙

Join us in saying "Thank You" to the social work heroes in our community! 🌟

02/25/2026

Our staff in Cedar Rapids dedicated the morning to team building, which involved making cards for the Ronald McDonald House🍀
❤️

02/24/2026