BooSt Together For Children ECI

03/25/2026

The BooSt Together For Children Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for FY27 funding to support new programs serving young children and families in Boone and Story counties. The RFP will be available beginning March 25, 2026, with proposals due April 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM (CST). To access the full RFP, including a survey preview and application materials, please visit: https://boostforchildren.org/request-for-funds-1

03/13/2026

Join us next Monday, March 16 at 11:00 am for a spring break movie. Enjoy popcorn, a drink, and snack. Visit our website for the title of the movie www.boone.lib.ia.us -Mr. Z

11/05/2025

As of November 1st, LIHEAP season has started!

A few important things:

1. MICA's LIHEAP program is currently running as normal!
2. Online applications are currently not available. We are hoping soon and will provide an update as soon as possible.

To find out more about LIHEAP, including eligibility, go to:
https://micaonline.org/services/families/liheap/before-you-apply/

If you have more questions, you can email us at: [email protected] or at [email protected].

*Please note during LIHEAP season we receive large amounts of calls and emails. We will return your message within 2 business days.

10/15/2025

09/24/2025

Don't forget, TOMORROW (Thursday September 25th), LSI is hosting a car seat safety check event in Ames from 4-7pm. This event is free, and there will be certified car seat techs available to assist with your needs! Other agencies will be on site with information on their programs and resources.
When you arrive, park in one of the marked parking spaces and let them do the work. Open to all families in Story County! Please share with those who may benefit from this event

09/15/2025

Join Sloss every Friday for free, drop-in friendly crafts! Stop by as your schedule allows and create a new craft each week that you can take home with you! Sloss will provide all materials and the best part: you can take whatever you create!

09/10/2025

Calling all parents and guardians! On Thursday September 25th, LSI is hosting a car seat safety check event in Ames. This event is free, and there will be certified car seat techs available to assist with your needs! Other agencies will be on site with information on their programs and resources.
When you arrive, park in one of the marked parking spaces and let them do the work. Open to all families in Story County! Please share with those who may benefit from this event

09/10/2025

We had an exciting fiscal year, supporting children and families in new ways. Check out our Annual Report here!

09/05/2025

Forget bronze and silver. Go for the GOLD! Early childhood educators can now register to join a cohort for the upcoming SmartTeach GOLD professional development series. Learn more about the GOLD assessment system and how to optimize its use for learner development. https://tinyurl.com/3xb76h39

08/14/2025

The CAP Scholarship assists undergraduate and graduate parenting students at ISU by reimbursing a portion of out-of-pocket childcare expenses during the Fall and Spring semesters. Undergraduate student CAP applications are accepted all year until funding is exhausted. Graduate CAP applications are due by September 30, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity for support- learn more and apply here https://tinyurl.com/2k4xa5tv

07/30/2025

Story County families if you or someone you know have school age children, check out this event to get a backpack filled with school supplies

What is Blast Back to School?     For our 11th Annual Story County School Supply Drive, our goal is to collect enough supplies to help more than 1,700 students in Story Count school districts! We will partner again with the National Night Out/ Hope in Christ Back 2 School Celebration to supply bac...