Valley Church Hand in Hand Special Needs Ministry
Valley Church
West Des Moines, Iowa - Polk County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
West Des Moines
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4343 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Valley Church's Hand in Hand ministry in West Des Moines pairs children and youth with buddies and offers a sensory-oriented room and an adult special needs class.
Valley Church is a West Des Moines church whose Hand in Hand ministry supports children, youth, and adults with special needs and their families.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://valley.church/special-needs/
- Phone
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Children, youth, and adults with special needs
- Season
- Year-round, on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings
- Cost
- Confirm there is no cost and how to connect a participant with the Hand in Hand ministry.
We found a contact page, but not a direct phone or email in the public sources we checked. Use the contact link and confirm current details before planning a visit.
Location contacts
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Buddy support runs on set days. Families should contact Valley Church to connect a participant and confirm details.
Programs and offerings
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Hand in Hand special needs ministry
Buddy support, a sensory-oriented activity room, classroom inclusion, and an adult special needs class.
- Ages
- Children, youth, and adults with special needs
- Season
- Year-round, on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings
- Schedule
- Hand in Hand supports children and youth on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings; contact Valley Church to get connected.
- Cost
- Confirm there is no cost and how to connect a participant with the Hand in Hand ministry.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Valley Church in West Des Moines runs Hand in Hand, its special needs ministry, pairing children and youth with trained buddies for support in regular classrooms on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, plus a Hand in Hand room with creative storytelling and sensory-oriented activity centers and a class for adults with special needs.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Hand in Hand special needs ministry
Valley Church in West Des Moines runs Hand in Hand, its special needs ministry, pairing children and youth with trained buddies for support in regular classrooms on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, plus a Hand in Hand room with creative storytelling and sensory-oriented activity centers and a class for adults with special needs.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names a special needs ministry, trained buddies, full inclusion when possible, a sensory-oriented Hand in Hand room, creative storytelling, and an adult special needs class.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about buddy matching, the sensory-oriented Hand in Hand room, classroom support, and how to connect a new participant.
What we checked
What we found: Valley Church in West Des Moines runs Hand in Hand, its special needs ministry, pairing children and youth with trained buddies for support in regular classrooms on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, plus a Hand in Hand room with creative storytelling and sensory-oriented activity centers and a class for adults with special needs.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteSpecial Needs Ministry | Valley Church
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Valley Church Hand in Hand Special Needs Ministry reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Valley Church?
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