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Bright Beginnings provides support and education to pregnant women, parents of newborns, and families with children ages birth to 5. The program is voluntary but does require commitment on the part of parents to meet with assigned workers on a regular basis. A Family Support Worker (FSW) provides in-home visits to provide support, basic childcare, child development information, and parenting education through a curriculum-based program, and links the family to other health resources.

Genesis Family Connects offers a nursing visit to new moms and babies 2-3 weeks after delivery from the hospital. Focus on assessing family needs and connecting family to additional support services.

Nurse Family Partnership connects a nurse with a first time mom before 28-weeks gestation. The program is voluntary but does require commitment on the part of parents to meet with assigned nurses on a regular basis. A Registered Nurse provides in-home visits to provide support, medical education and assessment, child development information, and parenting education through an evidence -based program, and links the family to other health resources.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Home Based Parenting Education
Offers parenting and pregnancy support for young adults up to age 23. Must be a Johnson County resident to access program.

Provides practical help and support to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. "One Woman, One Baby at a time". This is done by informing those in an unplanned pregnancy of options and assistance available to them. Encouraging girls, women, men and families with a pregnancy or pregnancy loss by providing personal and practical help for their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Educating individuals, students and our community by advocating sexual purity as a positive lifestyle.

Offers pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, childbirth education, vocational rehabilitation and mentoring.

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Pregnancy Counseling
Mentoring Programs
Childbirth Education
Specialized Information and Referral
Parenting Skills Classes
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Pregnancy Testing
Vocational Rehabilitation
Young Families Incentive Program for parents of young children. Parents earn points by participating in healthy, educational activities that will assist their children in a stronger future. Points are then used to 'purchase' needed infant and toddler items.

Nurturing Parenting Program classes emphasize the importance of raising children in a warm, trusting and caring household.

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Parenting Skills Classes
Parent Support Groups
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Provides support services to pregnant and parenting teens and their families through home visits with a pediatric nurse practitioner and family support workers. Prenatal and postnatal education, support groups, child development classes, respite child care, case management and advocacy and referral is available.

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Children's In Home Respite Care
Child Development Classes
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Parent Support Groups
Provides nursing visits to pregnant and parenting women living in Dallas, Polk, Madison and Warren Counties. Services include prenatal and postpartum health education and child development screening. Interpretation services are available.

Outreach Specialists assist uninsured families, children, and pregnant women in obtaining health care coverage and finding a doctor or dentist. Services include answering questions about available insurance options, assisting with completing Hawki or Medicaid applications, advocacy, community referrals, EveryStep Dental Voucher Program for children.

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State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Home Based Parenting Education
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Dental Care Referrals
Postpartum Care
Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Provides a comprehensive home visitation program for pregnant moms and/or postnatal parents. Using a family centered model that promotes healthy birth outcomes. Also supports parent leadership, parent-child relationships, healthy living and adequate social support.

Home based public health services for prenatal mothers including prenatal risk assessment, health screenings and health education.

Dental screening for children 0-21 years of age (iSmile).

Service Coordination provided to children who are at risk for developmental delay.

HAWK-I Coordination provides health care coverage for Iowa children in families with limited income.

Child care nurse consultation with child care providers to improve health and safety practices.

Lead screening to children aged 12 months or 24 months who have not had a screening by their medical provider.

Care coordination to connect children to medical and dental homes that serve their particular needs (Care for Kids).

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Case/Care Management
Dental Screening
Lead Poisoning Screening
Offers free, limited medical services including medical-grade pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI screening and treatment for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea for female clients and their partners, pregnancy confirmation services, prenatal education consultations, and birth control education consultations.

Referrals to the Life Services Department at 3171 North 93rd Street, which provides access to cost-free material aid, such as diapers, wipes, formula, car seats, portable cribs and other child care materials, parenting education, professional counseling, and social work assistance when needed.

24 hour hotline available.

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Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Pregnancy Counseling
Pregnancy Testing
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Crisis Pregnancy Hotlines
Fetal Ultrasound

Provides practical help and support to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. "One Woman, One Baby at a time". This is done by informing those in an unplanned pregnancy of options and assistance available to them. Encouraging girls, women, men and families with a pregnancy or pregnancy loss by providing personal and practical help for their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Educating individuals, students and our community by advocating sexual purity as a positive lifestyle.

Offers pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, childbirth education, vocational rehabilitation and mentoring.

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Pregnancy Counseling
Mentoring Programs
Childbirth Education
Specialized Information and Referral
Parenting Skills Classes
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Pregnancy Testing
Vocational Rehabilitation

Provides pregnancy testing and adoption information including agency referrals, maternity & infant supplies, medical referrals, parenting education, ultrasound (only to confirm viable pregnancy, not to determine gender or abnormalities) and support for men.

Offers health and educational services to pregnant or parenting mothers. Educational classes related to pregnancy, infant care, and parenting are available. Clothing, baby supplies and equipment such as diapers, bottles, bedding, strollers, car seats, and more are available through participation in approved activities and educational programs. Can also offer assistance in locating and providing referrals to additional community services

Nest Programs are incentive-based programs. As participants demonstrate healthy behaviors, they earn points to redeem for baby supplies and equipment for free. Examples of healthy behaviors include attending classes, prenatal office visits, child immunizations, well-baby visits, and home visits.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parenting Skills Classes

Public health department.

--Immunizations are available for persons of all ages. Red Willow County Health Department accepts private insurance and also has programs for free immunizations for individuals without insurance.

--Lab draws are every Thursday morning by appointment. Panel $50.00, PSA $35.00, TSH $30.00, HA1C $25.00, and Vit D $55.00.

--Footcare by appointment only, at $30.00 per visit.

--RWCHD also provides Exercise and Blood Pressure Clinics in the community.

--Health promotion and education.

--Newborn baby visits.

--Childcare provider health screening.

--School Health Screenings.

--Paternity Testing (State Ordered Only).

--Radon Testing available for $40.00.

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Podiatry/Foot Care
Genetic Testing and Screening
Flu Vaccines
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Colorectal Cancer Detection
General Immunization
Cholesterol/Triglycerides Tests
Blood Pressure Screening
Public Health Nursing
Stork's Nest is an educational incentive program. Participants earn points for healthy behaviors such as keeping medical appointments, WIC participation, breastfeeding and school attendance. These points are redeemed for needed baby items such as diapers, clothing, strollers, cribs and car seats.

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Parenting Materials
Parenting Skills Classes
Baby Clothing
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Teen Moms program provides mentoring and other services to help teen mothers reach self-sufficiency.

Young Dads program.

Youth guidance programs.

Anger management.

GAPS (Group for Adolescents Providing Support).

Alternate School available.

Mentoring groups for youth ages 10-19, small and large groups available.

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Mentoring Programs
Faith Based Youth Programs
Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Offers educational classes with experienced facilitators on everything from prenatal care and childbirth to breastfeeding and newborn care. The goal is to set clients up for success in pregnancy and in parenthood through educational classes.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Offers an after-school program for low-income children and families. Includes healthy meals and snacks, assistance with medical and dental care, educational field trips, and support services to the family.

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Home Based Parenting Education
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Early Childhood Education
Child Development Classes

Provides practical help and support to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. "One Woman, One Baby at a time". This is done by informing those in an unplanned pregnancy of options and assistance available to them. Encouraging girls, women, men and families with a pregnancy or pregnancy loss by providing personal and practical help for their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Educating individuals, students and our community by advocating sexual purity as a positive lifestyle.

Offers pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, childbirth education, vocational rehabilitation and mentoring.

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Pregnancy Counseling
Mentoring Programs
Childbirth Education
Specialized Information and Referral
Parenting Skills Classes
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Pregnancy Testing
Vocational Rehabilitation
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.
Home visitation program serving pregnant women and new parents with infants up to age 1, as well as a program for children ages 1 to 5 for families that meet eligibility requirements.


Home visits provide one-on-one time with parents and help to increase knowledge of their infant's health and development.

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Home Based Parenting Education
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Offers a place where parents can shop for items for their newborn to 24-month old child(ren). Items are subject to availability.

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Baby Clothing
Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Connects pregnant women or couples, and parents of children ages 0-5, to free family support services.

All services are provided by family support specialists who want to listen, offer knowledgeable advice, and help with resources for parenting success. Every family is approached without judgment and focus on connecting families to the right support services that build confidence in raising healthy, happy kids.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
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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Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Well Baby Care
Incentive program for pregnant women.
Young Families Incentive Program for parents of young children. Parents earn points by participating in healthy, educational activities that will assist their children in a stronger future. Points are then used to 'purchase' needed infant and toddler items.

Nurturing Parenting Program classes emphasize the importance of raising children in a warm, trusting and caring household.

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Parenting Skills Classes
Parent Support Groups
Expectant/New Parent Assistance