CHILDREN AT HOME | EVERYSTEP
Children at Home is a program offering help to families caring for a child with a disability by providing financial assistance for items or services not covered by other programs. Contact an Intake and Referral Specialist with any questions as to whether an item/service is allowable. Examples include special adaptive devices, out-of-area travel expenses, nutritional supplements, respite care or educational seminars for caregivers, special camps and items to make your home safe or more accessible for your child.
Location
1111 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Fax
(515) 558-9994
Voice
Hours
Mon 8 am - 6 pm; Tue 8 am - 6 pm; Wed 8 am - 6 pm; Thu 8 am - 6 pm; Fri 8 am - 6 pm;
Application process
Application can be found on the Iowa Family Support Network's website, The family can also request an application to be mailed by calling or emailing
Required documents
Eligibility
To qualify for the Children at Home Program: The family must reside in the state of Iowa, The family must include a child with a disability, which is defined as an individual who is less than 22 years of age and meets the definition of developmental disability, The family's intent is to secure those services and supports that would enable the child to remain living in the family home, and the family's federal net (not gross) taxable income for the most recent tax year is less than $60,000
Fee
No fees associated with applying to the program
Languages
English, Spanish
Agency info
EVERYSTEP
Offers a variety of programs to help both children and adults.