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Valley Church Hand in Hand Special Needs Ministry

Valley Church

West Des Moines, Iowa - Polk County

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Jun 3, 2026

Area

West Des Moines

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4343 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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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.

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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.

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Location contacts

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Valley Church

4343 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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.
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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.
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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.

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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.

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What to confirm

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  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
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Questions to ask before you register

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  • 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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Is Valley Church Hand in Hand Special Needs Ministry reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

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