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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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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Free and voluntary home visitation services to prenatal mothers and new parents utilizing the Healthy Families America model.
Home visitors share child development education and parenting support to enhance the parent/child bond. Families are connected to community resources and medical homes if needed. Screening and referral for developmental delays, substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health are also provided as part of the program.
Families are encouraged to enroll prenatally and can stay in services until the child reaches 3-5 years of age. Referrals to service can be made by any agency, health care provider, school or the client themselves.
Free and voluntary home visitation services to prenatal mothers and new parents utilizing the Healthy Families America model.
Home visitors share child development education and parenting support to enhance the parent/child bond. Families are connected to community resources and medical homes if needed. Screening and referral for developmental delays, substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health are also provided as part of the program.
Families are encouraged to enroll prenatally and can stay in services until the child reaches 3-5 years of age. Referrals to service can be made by any agency, health care provider, school or the client themselves.
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Provides education, resources and support to pregnant and postpartum women. Services include:
- Health education, health screenings and referrals
- Referrals to other health care or local community services
- Help in arranging for delivery
- Referrals for family planning and infant health care
- Oral health screenings, fluoride varnish applications and dental referrals
- Assistance with applying for Medicaid
- Social assessment and referrals
Provides education, resources and support to pregnant and postpartum women. Services include:
- Health education, health screenings and referrals
- Referrals to other health care or local community services
- Help in arranging for delivery
- Referrals for family planning and infant health care
- Oral health screenings, fluoride varnish applications and dental referrals
- Assistance with applying for Medicaid
- Social assessment and referrals
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Provides support, resources, and lessons for first time/expecting parents. Clients earn 'credits' that they can use to 'purchase' new infant clothing and items.
Provides:
-- Diapers and wipes
-- Maternity clothing
-- Formula
-- Baby food
-- Nursing supplies
-- Baby clothes and accessories
Provides support, resources, and lessons for first time/expecting parents. Clients earn 'credits' that they can use to 'purchase' new infant clothing and items.
Provides:
-- Diapers and wipes
-- Maternity clothing
-- Formula
-- Baby food
-- Nursing supplies
-- Baby clothes and accessories
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Provides education, free services, and practical support with a holistic and compassionate approach. Pregnancy testing with immediate results. Limited medical services ultrasound, STI testing, and treatment.
Offers referrals for medical services, legal assistance, adoption and/or financial aid.
Parenting classes B.E.S.T. / Blessings, Encouragement, Support and Training.
Blessing Boutique is an on-site resource center stocked with a variety of items that can only be purchased with Care Cash earned in the B.E.S.T. program.
Hope House Residency program provides care and support for mothers as they build independent lives for themselves and their newborn children during the baby's first year of life. Women are welcomed into a safe and loving family home that provides programs and supportive services. Mothers will receive practical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Threads of Hope is a group designed to support those who have experienced a pregnancy loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or any other form of infant death.
Provides education, free services, and practical support with a holistic and compassionate approach. Pregnancy testing with immediate results. Limited medical services ultrasound, STI testing, and treatment.
Offers referrals for medical services, legal assistance, adoption and/or financial aid.
Parenting classes B.E.S.T. / Blessings, Encouragement, Support and Training.
Blessing Boutique is an on-site resource center stocked with a variety of items that can only be purchased with Care Cash earned in the B.E.S.T. program.
Hope House Residency program provides care and support for mothers as they build independent lives for themselves and their newborn children during the baby's first year of life. Women are welcomed into a safe and loving family home that provides programs and supportive services. Mothers will receive practical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Threads of Hope is a group designed to support those who have experienced a pregnancy loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or any other form of infant death.
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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.
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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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
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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Nurturing Parenting Program classes emphasize the importance of raising children in a warm, trusting and caring household.
Nurturing Parenting Program classes emphasize the importance of raising children in a warm, trusting and caring household.
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Emergency lending items, such as maternity and baby clothes and supplies.
Earn While You Learn program to earn new baby items and furniture by participation in educational parenting class.
Healthy lifestyles program.
Public speaking.
STD testing and treatment.
Limited OB ultrasounds.
Emergency lending items, such as maternity and baby clothes and supplies.
Earn While You Learn program to earn new baby items and furniture by participation in educational parenting class.
Healthy lifestyles program.
Public speaking.
STD testing and treatment.
Limited OB ultrasounds.
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Provides information to help prepare expectant parents and support childbirth.
Provides information to help prepare expectant parents and support childbirth.
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Offers an education based program for pregnant women. Services provided include: Screening and education in areas of prenatal care, dental, social and nutrition; Assistance in obtaining a medical provider and dentist; Assistance in applying for Medicaid; and Referrals to WIC and other medical/social services.
Offers an education based program for pregnant women. Services provided include: Screening and education in areas of prenatal care, dental, social and nutrition; Assistance in obtaining a medical provider and dentist; Assistance in applying for Medicaid; and Referrals to WIC and other medical/social services.
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