Children at Home is a program offering help to families caring for a child with a disability by providing financial assistance for items or services not covered by other programs. Contact an Intake and Referral Specialist with any questions as to whether an item/service is allowable. Examples include special adaptive devices, out-of-area travel exp...
HCI Giving Tree thrift store offers the resale of gently-used furniture, decor, collectibles and adult clothing. All proceeds from the thrift store sales will go toward services provided to HCI Care Services' patients and their families.Donations accepted: furniture, antiques/collectibles, china, linens, toys and games, books, CDs , DVDs, VHS, wome...
Offer voluntary case management services to families that would like extra support to ensure a healthy mom, healthy child and healthy family. Services include home visits, prenatal, postpartum and parenting education, child development screening and education, support and therapy groups, links to other resources, parent involvement opportunities, t...
Provides nursing visits to pregnant and parenting women living in Dallas and Polk 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 doct...
The Care for Kids Program – an Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) program – serves residents of Polk and Dallas Counties. EPSDT is the benefit package of Medicaid/Title 19 for individuals under 21 years of age. The focus of the EPSDT Care for Kids program is to:-inform families of the benefits they receive with Medicaid/Title 1...
I-SMILE™ provides dental and oral health screenings, oral health education, nutrition education relating to oral health, fluoride varnish applications and a referral to a dentist for comprehensive oral health services. The program targets pregnant women and children under age 21 who are living in Polk or Dallas Counties call (515) 557-9023.VNS DENT...
EVERYSTEP INTERPRETATION is a interpretation service to help organizations in the community serve clients with language barriers. Call (515) 557-9008 or email interpretation@everystep.org to contact EveryStep Interpretation.
CHILD CARE NURSE CONSULTANTS (registered nurses) are experts in child health, child care, and child safety. Child Care Nurse Consultants work with child care and early education businesses. Businesses may call or send questions to a child care nurse consultant about health and safety policies, health programs, health of personnel, and specific chil...
Services are provided to individuals with rehabilitation needs or chronic health conditions who are residing in their homes and are unable to access Health Care Services in a clinical setting, or could be best served at home. Skilled Registered Nurses provide services, including wound care, medication administration, physical assessments, monitorin...
Provides health care and supportive services to seriously ill individuals and their families. Emphasis is on pain and symptom control so the patient may live their last months and weeks in comfort with dignity. The majority of patients are cared for in their own homes but hospice care is also available in long term care facilities, hospitals or at ...
Provides health care and supportive services to seriously ill individuals and their families. Emphasis is on pain and symptom control so the patient may live their last months and weeks in comfort with dignity. The majority of patients are cared for in their own homes but hospice care is also available in long term care facilities, hospitals or at ...
Everystep Hospice provides health care and supportive services to seriously ill individuals and their families. Emphasis is on pain and symptom control so the patient may live their last months and weeks in comfort with dignity. The majority of patients are cared for in their own homes but hospice care is also available in long term care facilities...
Provides health care and supportive services to seriously ill individuals and their families. Emphasis is on pain and symptom control so the patient may live their last months and weeks in comfort with dignity. The majority of patients are cared for in their own homes but hospice care is also available in long term care facilities, hospitals or at ...
Offers grief support opportunities provided at no cost for anyone in the community. Services include: Amanda the Panda program’s grief camps (program listed separately), monthly or quarterly support groups, eight-week educational support groups, memorial gatherings, family nights, peer support and mailed resources. Events and support groups are hos...
Provides health care and supportive services to seriously ill individuals and their families. Emphasis is on pain and symptom control so the patient may live their last months and weeks in comfort with dignity. The majority of patients are cared for in their own homes but hospice care is also available in long term care facilities, hospitals or at ...
Offers grief support opportunities provided at no cost for anyone in the community. Services include: Amanda the Panda program’s grief camps (program listed separately), monthly or quarterly support groups, eight-week educational support groups, memorial gatherings, family nights, peer support and mailed resources. Events and support groups are hos...
Provides health care and supportive services to seriously ill individuals and their families. Emphasis is on pain and symptom control so the patient may live their last months and weeks in comfort with dignity. The majority of patients are cared for in their own homes but hospice care is also available in long term care facilities, hospitals or at ...
Provides health care and supportive services to seriously ill individuals and their families. Emphasis is on pain and symptom control so the patient may live their last months and weeks in comfort with dignity. The majority of patients are cared for in their own homes but hospice care is also available in long term care facilities, hospitals or at ...
Offers grief support opportunities provided at no cost for anyone in the community. Services include: Amanda the Panda program’s grief camps (program listed separately), monthly or quarterly support groups, eight-week educational support groups, memorial gatherings, family nights, peer support and mailed resources. Events and support groups are hos...
Offers grief support opportunities provided at no cost for anyone in the community. Services include: Amanda the Panda program’s grief camps (program listed separately), monthly or quarterly support groups, eight-week educational support groups, memorial gatherings, family nights, peer support and mailed resources. Events and support groups are hos...
Offers grief support opportunities provided at no cost for anyone in the community. Services include: Amanda the Panda program’s grief camps (program listed separately), monthly or quarterly support groups, eight-week educational support groups, memorial gatherings, family nights, peer support and mailed resources. Events and support groups are hos...
Services are provided to individuals with rehabilitation needs or chronic health conditions who are residing in their homes and are unable to access Health Care Services in a clinical setting, or could be best served at home. Skilled Registered Nurses provide services, including wound care, medication administration, physical assessments, monitorin...
1ST FIVE assists medical practitioners in Polk and Dallas Counties to provide social/emotional, family stress and parental depression screenings during well-child medical exams. Providers refer families with elevated risk factors to the 1st Five program, which provides care coordination to link children and families to needed community resources an...
Grief support available for youth age 5+ through adults of any age that have experienced the death of a loved one. Support also available for adults experiencing Anticipatory Grief. Amanda the Panda offers a full year of free peer support services including 6-week support groups, overnight weekend camps, dinners, socials, and cheer box program. Ber...
Amanda the Panda provides an overnight camp experience in the Spring and Fall. Available for Youth age 5+ through adults of any age that have experienced the death of a loved one. Campers are grouped with peers and camp counselors and volunteers lead campers through age-appropriate activities that focus on remembrance and healing.
Offers grief support opportunities provided at no cost for anyone in the community. Services include: Amanda the Panda program’s grief camps (program listed separately), monthly or quarterly support groups, eight-week educational support groups, memorial gatherings, family nights, peer support and mailed resources. Events and support groups are hos...
Offers grief support opportunities provided at no cost for anyone in the community. Services include: Amanda the Panda program’s grief camps (program listed separately), monthly or quarterly support groups, eight-week educational support groups, memorial gatherings, family nights, peer support and mailed resources. Events and support groups are hos...
Iowa Family Support Network is a free statewide, central point of contact and directory for children with disabilities and specialized needs, their families, their service providers and other members of the community. Also connects families to family support services and parent education groups. IFSN provides information and referrals to community-...
Provides blood pressure check, foot care, blood glucose, hemoglobin and total cholesterol tests. Services are provided at local community and senior centers, and other community locations. Call for clinic locations and hours.
Offers grief support opportunities provided at no cost for anyone in the community. Services include: Amanda the Panda program’s grief camps (program listed separately), monthly or quarterly support groups, eight-week educational support groups, memorial gatherings, family nights, peer support and mailed resources. Events and support groups are hos...
Provides health care and supportive services to seriously ill individuals and their families. Emphasis is on pain and symptom control so the patient may live their last months and weeks in comfort with dignity. The majority of patients are cared for in their own homes but hospice care is also available in long term care facilities, hospitals or at ...
Recruits and trains low-income individuals (55+) to provide supportive services to homebound adults who are also mainly seniors. SCP pays a tax free hourly stipend, mileage and meal reimbursement along with other benefits to those who qualify to be volunteers. According to federal guidelines volunteers must be lower-income individuals age 55 and ol...
Helps support the healthy development of babies during pregnancy by identifying risks and providing a support system. The Nine2Thrive project model is a public - private partnership bridging primary care and public health services. Through screenings, prenatal healthcare providers refer pregnant individuals to Nine2Thrive for free, confidential con...
Play and Learn offers child-directed, open ended, playful learning activities designed for the parent to stay and play with their child ages 0 – 8 years old (school ages welcome). When in-person Play and Learn meetings are in session, every family receives a book and a healthy snack. Play and Learn meets throughout the week at various locations aro...
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.
Supports children with incarcerated parents by enhancing the relationship between the child and their parent/grandparent due to the difficult period of separation. Community volunteers help organize monthly reading sessions at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women in Mitchellville, The Newton Correctional Facility in Newton and the Clarinda Cor...
At EveryStep, volunteers play an important role in the organization's ability to live out its mission. Simply put, without our dedicated volunteers, EveryStep would not be able to provide care and support to thousands of patients, clients, families, and our own staff every year.Each day, we hear how a volunteer has impacted the lives of the people ...
Standard msg and data rates may apply when texting. Text STOP to opt-out. HELP for help.