Encyclopedia Dubuque
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HELPING SERVICES FOR NORTH EAST IOWA
HELPING SERVICES FOR NORTH EAST IOWA. In 1989 Helping Services was one of several groups addressing the needs of "latch-key" youth in Dubuque County. As single-parent and two-parent (with both parents) working situations increased, it was felt there was a need for more affordable and accessible before- and after-school programs with stimulating activities for youth. (1)
In 2010, Helping Services, Dubuque County Safe Youth Coalition, UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE, Dubuque County Sheriff's Department, DUBUQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT, and Riverview Center Inc. presented strategies for reducing the incidence of problems confronting adolescents including sexting, cyber-bullying and underage drinking. (2)
Smoking was a concern in 2014. According to the tobacco prevention coordinator at Helping Services, a total of 2,600 Iowans under the age of 18 become daily smokers consuming 9.2 million packs of cigarettes annually (3)
The 1989 through 1993 Dubuque City Directory listed 799 Main.
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Source:
1. Stanley, Mary. "Youth Crisis Panel: Small Steps Best Way to Tackle Problems," Telegraph Herald, November 16, 1989, p. 12
2. Hogstrom, Erik. "Kepp Kids Safe with These Tips," Telegraph Herald, April 30, 2010, p. 3
3. Purcell, Craig. "Courthouse Cameras Bought," Dyersville Commercial, October 15, 2014, p. 78