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Participants earn incentive points for healthy behaviors such as keeping doctor appointments and attending parent and preventative educational classes. The points are then redeemed for incentive items such as diapers and wipes.

Provides the following services

- Free on-site pregnancy testing.
- On-site limited obstetrical ultrasound services.
- STI/ STD testing.
- Parenting education (HOPE program).
- Support to pregnant woman whose unborn baby has been diagnosed with an adverse or terminal condition and wish to carry to term (Willow Story program).

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Pregnancy Testing
Fetal Ultrasound
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Offers parenting and pregnancy support for young adults up to age 23. Must be a Johnson County resident to access program.
Offers a Healthy Baby Shower for expecting mothers, hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach in Polk County and Nutrition 4 Young Children. Healthy baby showers are available in English and Spanish.

Learn about pregnancy and nutrition from an ISU Extension and Outreach health educator to give babies the best start possible. Participants will receive a backpack full of baby gifts after attending a virtual or in-person shower.

For more information or to register, contact staff. Registration is intended for expecting mothers who are residents of Polk County with limited resources.

WIC (Women Infants, & Children) is a supplemental nutrition program for babies, children under the age of 5, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and women who have had a baby in the last 6 months. Provides healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care agencies.

To find a local WIC office, visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/wic

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Formula/Baby Food
WIC
Nutrition Education

Provides enhanced services to pregnant and post-partum women, health education services such as the importance of continued prenatal care, prenatal and postpartum nutrition education services, normal changes during pregnancy, self-care during pregnancy, and warning signs to report to a doctor. Can also provide information on labor and delivery, the normal process of labor, signs of labor, coping skills, danger signs, referrals to child birth classes, and breastfeeding information and support!

Presumptive eligibility for Medicaid can be processed by staff at New Opportunities, Inc. Presumptive eligibility is temporary Title 19 insurance for pregnant women while it is being determined if eligible for Medicaid services.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Offers pregnancy support services which provides in home services for those eligible. The program is free and voluntary. Home visits made on a weekly or biweekly basis. A family support worker is assigned to use a positive approach and build a trusting relationship with the family. Curriculum focuses on parenting skills, child development and building positive parent-child interactions and bonding.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Home Based Parenting Education
Parent Counseling
Offers the following health services to Webster County residents:

Care For Yourself: Early detection of breast and cervical cancer for women age 50 and over, including mammograms and Pap tests. Must meet income guidelines. Call (515) 281-7689.

Family Planning/Reproductive Health: Offers confidential services for adolescents and adults to help guide decisions regarding reproductive healthcare needs. Clinic hours are Wed 8 am-4:30 pm, Thu 8 am-4:30 pm (by appointment only), Fri 8 am-12 pm.

i-Smile: Dental services for children ages 0-21, including dental screenings, preventive fluoride, dental care education, sealants to children in 2nd through 8th grades, and help making dentist appointments.

Maternal Health: Prenatal program providing information and education to pregnant women on having a healthy pregnancy and getting ready for their baby.

Senior Health: Services for seniors 60 years of age and older, including health education, blood pressure screenings, foot clinics, and the I-Smile Silver program.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN): Nutrition information for pregnant women, new mothers, and mothers with children under age 5. Can provide $50 or more a month for groceries, even if already employed and/or receiving food stamps; must be Medicaid-eligible.

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Dental Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Blood Pressure Screening
Mammograms
Hearing Screening
Pregnancy Testing
Pap Tests
Breast Examinations
WIC
Home Based Parenting Education
Dental Screening
Teen Family Planning Programs
Foot Screening
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Birth Control
Provides health education, care coordination, and direct services such as social work and dental services, to eligible pregnant women.

For Union County residents - can reach out to the Union County Matura Community Action Agency Office, (641) 782-8431.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Well Baby Care
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups

Offers parental training and enrichment program that offers education and family support services. The primary goal is to strengthen parent-child relationships, reinforce parenting skills, and promote child growth and development so that all children develop a strong foundation for learning.

Education, advocacy, and legislative support for the respect and protection of all human life, born and unborn. Spiritual events.

Lending library of books, pamphlets, music, audio visuals, fetal development models, DVDs, CDs, etc. Free newsletter.

Mobile fetal ultrasound.

Parenting education for new and expecting parents.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Right to Life Groups
Fetal Ultrasound
Pregnancy Counseling

Offers primary prevention services such as health and development, school readiness, socialization, parent-child interaction, parenting and family skills.

Babies Nest is an incentive program to earn free baby items by scheduling regular pregnancy visits, maintaining healthy behaviors, and attending educational parenting classes. Must be enrolled in the program by the 7th month of pregnancy.

H.O.P.E.S. (Healthy Opportunities for Parents to Experience Success) is a home visitation program for pregnant women, parents of newborns, and other families with children ages birth to 5.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices

Offers home visitation program. Parent educators visit homes to offer support and information about the changing needs of children. Focuses on children as born learners who learn best from their parents. Serves families who are expecting a child as well as those with children up to five years of age who live in Fremont and Page Counties.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Home Based Parenting Education

Nurse home visiting service for expecting mothers to receive additional support throughout pregnancy and during child's first few years of life, with the goal of helping mothers achieve their goals and maintain healthy families.

Offers 1 on 1 support and guidance from a nurse that comes to patient's home.

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Home Based Parenting Education
Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Offers pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes, and prenatal information.

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Pregnancy Testing
Fetal Ultrasound
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parenting Skills Classes

Assists pregnant women and families with children under the age of two to prepare for a new baby and to provide the best care possible after that baby arrives and as he or she grows. Services will focus on prenatal care, child development, child health, parenting skills and other aspects of family functioning. In-home nursing services are available to pregnant women and infants with medical needs.

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Home Based Parenting Education
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Offers pregnancy support services which provides in home services for those eligible. The program is free and voluntary. Home visits made on a weekly or biweekly basis. A family support worker is assigned to use a positive approach and build a trusting relationship with the family. Curriculum focuses on parenting skills, child development and building positive parent-child interactions and bonding.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Home Based Parenting Education
Parent Counseling

Works with local organizations to provide individuals with community and financial resources.

Provides information to help prepare expectant parents and support childbirth.

Free and confidential services include pregnancy options information, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, adoption referrals, maternity and infant and child supplies, parent education program.

Offers a large resource center that can equip families with clothing, shoes, toys, toiletry items (limited), infant supplies, and larger infant items such as cribs, bouncy seats, pack-n-plays, and other items subject to availability. Items are gently used and vary based on donations received.

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Fetal Ultrasound
Furniture
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Pregnancy Testing
Baby Clothing
Diapers
Maternity Clothing

Offers an incentive program open to all women who are pregnant and/or parenting children up through preschool age. Classes are offered in the areas of prenatal care, parenting, relationships, homemaking, and spirituality. Attending classes is one of many ways that clients can earn Mommy Money, which can then be spent for items in The Pregnancy Center's boutique.

Provides enhanced services to pregnant and post-partum women, health education services such as the importance of continued prenatal care, prenatal and postpartum nutrition education services, normal changes during pregnancy, self-care during pregnancy, and warning signs to report to a doctor. Can also provide information on labor and delivery, the normal process of labor, signs of labor, coping skills, danger signs, referrals to child birth classes, and breastfeeding information and support!

Presumptive eligibility for Medicaid can be processed by staff at New Opportunities, Inc. Presumptive eligibility is temporary Title 19 insurance for pregnant women while it is being determined if eligible for Medicaid services.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Breastfeeding Support Programs

Provides information to help prepare expectant parents and support childbirth.

Provides health education to the public and to schools. Helps with planning and preparedness for infectious diseases or other public health incidents for the Decatur County area. Offers immunizations to children, adolescents and adults, including the flu vaccine.

Home health care services and home nursing is provided to those in need. Can provide personal care assistance for bathing, hair care, housekeeping and laundry, meal planning and preparation, errands, and waiver services.

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Homemaker Assistance
Well Baby Care
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Postpartum Care
Flu Vaccines
Communicable Disease Control
Personal Care
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Public Health Nursing
Home Health Aide Services
General Immunization
Public Clinics

Provides the following services

- Free on-site pregnancy testing.
- On-site limited obstetrical ultrasound services.
- STI/ STD testing.
- Parenting education (HOPE program).
- Support to pregnant woman whose unborn baby has been diagnosed with an adverse or terminal condition and wish to carry to term (Willow Story program).

Categories

Pregnancy Testing
Fetal Ultrasound
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening