1st Five | North Iowa Community Action Organization

218 5th Street SW, Mason City, IA 50402

Eligibility

Open to families with children ages 0-5

Required documents

Referral must come from a primary care provider

Application process

Must have a referral from a primary care provider

Fees

None

Service area

Butler County, IA
Cerro Gordo County, IA
Floyd County, IA
Franklin County, IA
Hancock County, IA
Mitchell County, IA
Winnebago County, IA
Worth County, IA
Kossuth County, IA

Description

Works with primary care providers who identify social/emotional or developmental concerns, family stressors, or caregiver depression during well child medical exams. If a condition is identified, the family is referred to a support specialist who provides care coordination. Specialists may provide referrals for developmental screening, mental health or behavioral health services, or other needs, and will monitor the family's progress.

Providing organization

North Iowa Community Action Organization

Offers community support services to those in need.