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Comprehensive child development program serving children 6 weeks to 3 years old.

Staff make visits to the homes of Early Head Start children to assist parents in meeting their family goals.

Parents have the opportunity to be part of a parent committee and/or to volunteer in the center.

Early Head Start provides educational activities through the High/Scope curriculum.

All diapers, wipes, baby food and formula needed during the day are provided free of charge.

Provides a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator to help manage diabetes and eating disorders. In-person at Christopher location, but via telehealth for other locations.

Offers delivery of food one time per month for those with a disability and/or no other way to source food.

Offers prevention programs to increase community education

• Substance abuse prevention.
• Violence prevention.
• Teen pregnancy prevention

The curriculum is provided in school settings with approval from school administrators.  Teen Pregnancy Prevention is also provided in DCFS residential centers.

Operates a 24 hour crisis hotline, maintained by master's level therapists, available to those impacted by sexual assault.

Medical advocacy crisis intervention services are also available 24 hours. Trained medical advocates respond to hospital ER staff in order to provide support to those in need.

Offers support groups for individuals living with epilepsy and their families. 

Offers an Early Head Start for children ages 3 and under. Parents are taught the stages of a child's development and activities they can do with their child to nurture her or his development. 

Maintains and provides access to official real estate documents, contracts, articles of incorporation, partnerships, state and federal tax liens, military records, birth, divorce, death, and marriage records. Offers services for issuing and renewing licenses for ATVs, boats, snowmobiles, and fishing, as well as marriage licenses and certificates. Operates as a Passport acceptance facility with photo services and processes military records for tax exemptions and benefits.

Additionally, issues public health permits to certify compliance with health laws for various facilities and institutions. Services include the establishment of standards, review of applications, issuance of permits, and enforcement of compliance through inspections and monitoring.

Offers the following services:

- Preparation for citizenship testing

- Instruction in basic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics (ABE)

- Preparation and testing for a high school diploma (GED)

- English language learner (ELL)

- Integrated Education and Training

Classes are available at the following locations:

- Madison

- Norfolk

- O'Neill

- South Sioux City

- Tyson - Madison and Dakota City

- Wakefield

- West Point

Provides child-sensitive interviews and advocacy for families impacted by sexual and severe physical abuse. 

Services offered: 

• Multidisciplinary team case reviews
• Training in child-sensitive investigations
• Referrals for specialized medical exams
• Court preparation
• Community education

Provides a joint effort of Foundation 2, Horizons, ASAC, Abbe Center, Tanager Place and St. Luke's with the common goal of serving youth with immediate mental health or substance abuse needs quickly. If there are concerns about a youth in crisis, J-FAST can meet to discuss options. Issues covered include depression, cutting, violent behavior, substance abuse and thoughts of suicide. J-Fast can be at any Linn County location within an hour of the call. Additional services include Assessment and Referrals, Case Management.

Offers to help individuals develop abilities and skills to be successful in roles within their chosen living, learning and social environments.

Offers to advocate for the rights and needs of Medicaid managed care members in Iowa who live or receive care in a health care facility, assisted living program or elder group home, as well as members enrolled in one of Medicaid’s home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs (AIDS/HIV, Brain Injury, Children’s Mental Health, Elderly, Health and Disability, Intellectual Disability and Physical Disability).