Healthy Child Care Iowa supports local Maternal and Child Health agencies to define the role and responsibilities of the Child Care Nurse Consultant. CCNCs work with Iowa Early Care and Education programs to provide free services. The CCNC program is evidence-based and helps to ensure that children have access to healthy and safe care. CCNC’s are required to complete the Iowa Training Project for Child Care Nurse Consultants (ITPCCNC) training. The purpose of ITPCCNC is to expand the nurse’s knowledge and skills to work with early childhood care and education providers.
“The mission of American Home Finding Association is to provide exceptional services that nurture and improve the quality of life for children and families.”
- Healthy Child Care Iowa
- EPSDT Care for Kids
- Family Planning (Title X)
- 1st Five
- Maternal Child Health
- WIC
- Healthy Child Care Nurse (CCNC)
Eligibility:
Services available to those in Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Van Buren, and Wapello counties.
Intake Process:
For more information contact:
641-682-3449
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
Black Hawk County Public Health was established as a full service agency in 1969 under the authority of Chapter 137 of the Code of Iowa. In March, 2022 the department achieved national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. Black Hawk County Public Health helps people live healthier lives through prevention, promotion, and protection.
- 1st Five
- I-Smile
- EPSDT Care for Kids
- Hawki
- Childhood Lead Prevention
- Healthy Child Care Iowa (CCNC)
- Child and Adolescent Health
Intake Process:
Intake process varies by service. Contact office for further information.
Website: Visit Website
“Cherokee County Public Health touches the lives of Cherokee County residents every day by focusing on community wellness and disease prevention. Our Public Health services also prepare for, respond to and recover from Public Health emergencies”.
- Communicable Disease Education
- Tobacco Prevention
- Community Health Education
- Home Visiting Services
- Immunizations
Eligibility:
Services for individuals residing in Cherokee County.
Intake Process:
Contact 712-225-2129 for further information.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
Community Action Agency of Siouxland is a private non-profit organization that has been helping people and changing lives since its incorporation in 1971. Although our programs have changed over the years, the goal has remained the same – to help hard-working families and individuals improve their own lives and become self-sufficient.
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
- Early Childhood Education
- Community Services
- Emergency Food Pantry
- Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
- Child Care Nurse Consultant
- Family Development & Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS)
- Weatherization
Eligibility:
Primarily serve Woodbury County residents, but do have a handful of programs that serve additional counties.
Intake Process:
For more information call: 712-274-1610 or complete form: Contact Us – Community Action Agency of Siouxland
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Website: Visit Website
Crawford County Community Health
Programs: Family Planning Services (Title X), Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, EPSDT Care for Kids Program / Title V Child & Adolescent Health, Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki), Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI)
115 North 14th Street, Denison, IA 51442, USA
Phone 712-263-3303 | Fax 712-263-4033
Crawford County Community Health removes barriers and supports access to resources and services, fosters community relationships, and is a trusted leader in promoting health and well-being.
- Family Planning Services
- Health Screenings
- Child Adolescence Health
- EPSDT Care for Kids
- Family STEPS
- Vaccines
- HAWKI
- Child Care Nurse Consultant
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- Healthy Child Care Iowa
Hours:
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
Website: Visit Website
EveryStep Care and Support Services
Programs: 1st Five, Healthy Start and Empowerment, Family Planning Services (Title X), Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), EPSDT Care for Kids Program / Title V Child & Adolescent Health, Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI), Healthy Families America (HOPES-HFI), Maternal Child Health, I-Smile
3000 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA
Phone 515-558-9946 | Fax 515-558-9994
One of Iowa’s oldest and most trusted non-profit organizations has a new name. HCI Care Services & Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is now called EveryStep.
Our people and programs provide support and education to young moms; assistance to immigrants and refugees; wellness services to communities; in-home care to people who are ill, injured or facing the end of life; and compassionate support to families during times of grief and loss.
- 1st Five
- Amanda the Panda
- Child Care Nurse Consultant (CCNC)
- Children at Home
- Community Home Visitation
- Contract Nursing
- Doula Services
- EPSDT Care for Kids
- Fathers Matter
- Hawki
- Healthy Homes Iowa
- Healthy Start & Empowerment/Healthy Families America (HFA)
- I-Smile
- Iowa Family Support Network (IFSN)
- Maternal Child Health (MCH)
- Nine2Thrive (N2T)
- Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
- Stork’s Nest
- Title X Family Planning
- Well-Being Connections
- Home Care
- Hospice
Intake Process:
Contact Care & Support intake phone number for further information.
Interpreters Available:
- Phone interpretation available
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
Website: Visit Website
Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.
There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.
- Technical assistance through phone, e-mail or on-site visits for health and safety issues.
- Consult and train on health and safety standards and best practices.
- Help with health and safety policies.
- Support health record keeping, from medication to immunization records.
- Help increase physical activity and healthy eating for children in the child care setting.
- Connect child care providers to community resources for children and families.
- Perform a health and safety assessment for providers involved in Iowa’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
- Care planning for children with special health needs.
Eligibility:
Services available to all Iowa child care providers and families. For those in Pottawattamine, Mills, Cass, Harrison, Monona, and Shelby counties.
Intake Process:
For more information please contact Jennie ( Mills & Pottawattamie counties) at 712-828-0176 or Nora (Cass, Harrison, Monona, and Shelby counties) at 712-828-1386.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
“HACAP (Hawkeye Area Community Action Program) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities. Our mission is to break down the barriers of poverty through a wide range of programs and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of those we serve”
- Health & Nutrition Services
- Energy Conservation
- Children Services
- Affordable Housing Services
- Veteran Support Services
- Homelessness Services
- Embrace Iowa
- Community Resources
Eligibility:
Services for individuals residing in one of the following counties: Benton, Dubuque, Delaware, Iowa, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington.
Intake Process:
Contact HACAP office for further assistance. Intake process varies by each service.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Website: Visit Website
Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities in Iowa.
- Food Assistance
- Child Protective Services
- Specialty Care Facilities
- Mental Health Services
- Adult Protective Services
- Child Care
- Medicaid
- Disability Services
- Aging Services
- Public Health Services
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Mailing Address:
321 E 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Website: Visit Website
200 West Briggs Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556, USA
Phone 641-472-5929 | Fax 641-472-3189
“It is the mission of Jefferson County Public Health to promote the mental, physical, & social well-being of all residents of Jefferson County while preventing illness & the spread of disease”
- Schedule & provide immunizations
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Head & lice checks
- Care seat inspections
- Communicable disease follow-up
- Emergency planning & preparedness
- Provide free condoms (for disease prevention)
- Educational programs provided free of charge
- Provide consultations & assistance to childcare programs
- Tuberculosis testing & medication monitoring
Eligibility:
Services available for individuals in Jefferson County, Iowa.
Intake Process:
Contact Jefferson County Public Health office.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am-1:00pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
Johnson County Public Health Department provides health services to residents of Johnson County. This includes clinical services, community, disease and immunizations, as well as environmental health.
Eligibility:
Must be a resident of Johnson County, Iowa.
Hours:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday
9:00 am – 4:30 pm Friday
Website: Visit Website
Lee County Health Department
Programs: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, EPSDT Care for Kids Program / Title V Child & Adolescent Health, Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI), Healthy Families America (HOPES-HFI), 1st Five
#3 John Bennett Drive, Fort Madison, IA 52627, USA
Phone 319-372-5225 | Fax 319-372-4374
“The Lee County Health Department protects health, prevents disease, and promotes the health and well-being for all persons in Lee County. Our focus is on the population as a whole, and we conduct our activities through a network of public health professionals throughout the community. Public health nurses make home visits to families with communicable diseases; environmental health specialists ensure safe food, water, and housing; and all work with community coalitions to advocate for public policies to protect and improve health”.
- 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative
- Child Care Nurse Consultant
- Child Health/Care for Kids
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
- Communicable Disease Follow-Up
- Empowering Families
- Hawki Outreach
- HOPES
- I-Smile
- Immunization Clinics
- Maternal Health
- Oral Health Programs
- Senior Health
- TB Testing
- Wellness
Intake Process:
Intake process varies by service, please contact Lee County Health Department.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1426
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Website: Visit Website
MATURA Action Corporation
Programs: Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI), EPSDT Care for Kids Program / Title V Child & Adolescent Health, 1st Five, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program, Head Start, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Weatherization Assistance Program, Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki), I-Smile, Maternal Child Health
“MATURA Action Corporation partners with the community to provide quality programming for families and individuals in need, assisting in achieving self-sufficiency, in strengthening families, and in improving quality of life.”
- Head Start
- Crisis Assistance
- LIHEAP
- Weatherization Assistance
- General Assistance
- WIC
- 1st Five
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Hawki
- I-Smile
- Breastfeeding Counselor
Eligibility:
Services available for the counties of Madison, Adams, Taylor, Union, Ringgold, and Adair. A few of services extend beyond six core counties.
Intake Process:
For detailed information on programs, call 641-782-8431 to reach our Administration office for more information.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
Mid-Iowa Community Action Center – Marshall County
Programs: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program, 1st Five, Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Head Start, Early Head Start, Maternal Child Health, Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki), I-Smile, Weatherization Assistance Program, Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI)
“Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA) is a private, non-profit organization serving children and families in central Iowa. Established in 1965, we serve families in Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, Story, and Tama counties.”
- 1st Five
- FaDSS
- LIHEAP
- WIC
- Family Connections
- Head Start
- Early Head Start
- Maternal Child Health
- Hawki
- Dental
- Weatherization Assistance
- Healthy Child Care Iowa
Eligibility:
MICA serves Jasper, Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties.
Hours:
Monday, 10am – 6:00pm
Tuesday. 9:00am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Payment:
No cost to participants.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Website: Visit Website
A Community Action Agency to fight poverty at a local level by assisting low-income families in Northwest Iowa to become self-sufficient. Mission: Helping People. Changing Lives.
- Free confidential referrals to local childcare providers
- Guidance in what to look for in child care,
- Resources to make Family Emergency Preparedness plan
- Referrals to other agencies to assist in paying for early childhood care and education
Eligibility:
Dependent on each program/service. Check site for specifics on program and eligibility: Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. – Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.
Intake Process:
Contact Mid-Sioux to be set up further.
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
418 S Marion Street
Remsen , IA 51050
Payment:
No costs to particpant.
Website: Visit Website
North Iowa Community Action Organization
Programs: Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Weatherization Assistance Program, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program, Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS), 1st Five, Head Start, Early Head Start, EPSDT Care for Kids Program / Title V Child & Adolescent Health
“The Promise of North Iowa Community Action is to change people’s lives, to embody the spirit of hope, to improve communities, and to make North Central Iowa a better place to live.”
- LIHEAP
- Crisis Case Management
- Disaster Case Management
- Weatherization Assistance
- Community Partners Self-Sufficiency Development Program (CoPa)
- Family Development and Self Sufficiency (FaDSS)
- Family Planning (Title X)
- WIC
- Healthy Pregnancy Program
- 1st Five
- Child Care Nurse Consultants (CCNC)
- Head Start
- Early Head Start
Eligibility:
For those in Butler, Cerr0-Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth counties.
Intake Process:
For more information contact : 641-423-5406
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.
There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.
- Technical assistance through phone, e-mail or on-site visits for health and safety issues.
- Consult and train on health and safety standards and best practices.
- Help with health and safety policies.
- Support health record keeping, from medication to immunization records.
- Help increase physical activity and healthy eating for children in the child care setting.
- Connect child care providers to community resources for children and families.
- Perform a health and safety assessment for providers involved in Iowa’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
- Care planning for children with special health needs.
Eligibility:
Services available to all Iowa child care providers and families. For those in Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, and Scott counties.
Intake Process:
To contact your Scott County Child Care Nurse Consultant, call 563-326-8618 Ext. 8821 or email health@scottcountyiowa.gov.
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.
There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.
- Technical assistance through phone, e-mail or on-site visits for health and safety issues.
- Consult and train on health and safety standards and best practices.
- Help with health and safety policies.
- Support health record keeping, from medication to immunization records.
- Help increase physical activity and healthy eating for children in the child care setting.
- Connect child care providers to community resources for children and families.
- Perform a health and safety assessment for providers involved in Iowa’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
- Care planning for children with special health needs.
Eligibility:
Services available to all Iowa child care providers and families. For those in Henry, Louisa, Muscatine, Washington counties.
Hours:
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.
There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.
- Technical assistance through phone, e-mail or on-site visits for health and safety issues.
- Consult and train on health and safety standards and best practices.
- Help with health and safety policies.
- Support health record keeping, from medication to immunization records.
- Help increase physical activity and healthy eating for children in the child care setting.
- Connect child care providers to community resources for children and families.
- Perform a health and safety assessment for providers involved in Iowa’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
- Care planning for children with special health needs.
Eligibility:
Services available to all Iowa child care providers and families. For those in Dubuque, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek counties.
Intake Process:
For further steps and information contact: 563-556-6200
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.
There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.
- Technical assistance through phone, e-mail or on-site visits for health and safety issues.
- Consult and train on health and safety standards and best practices.
- Help with health and safety policies.
- Support health record keeping, from medication to immunization records.
- Help increase physical activity and healthy eating for children in the child care setting.
- Connect child care providers to community resources for children and families.
- Perform a health and safety assessment for providers involved in Iowa’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
- Care planning for children with special health needs.
Eligibility:
Services available to all Iowa child care providers and families. For those in Madison and Warren counties.
Intake Process:
For further steps and information contact: 515-961-1074
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
Webster County Health Department
Programs: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, EPSDT Care for Kids Program / Title V Child & Adolescent Health, Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program
723 1st Avenue South suite 220, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
Phone 515-573-4107 | Fax 515-955-1682
The Webster County Public Health Department is dedicated to attainment of the highest level of physical, mental, and social wellbeing for all residents of Webster County.
The agency is obligated to coordinate efforts with other resources for the betterment of health care systems. The agency continually seeks new ways and means of being responsive to the ever-changing community health needs. The agency also believes in the value of consumer participation in planning and implementing public health programs.
- Care For Yourself
- Communicable Disease
- CPR
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Services
- General Assistance
- Hawki
- Home Health
- Immunizations
- Iowa Nutrition Network School Grant Program
- ISmile
- Maternal Health
- Maternal Infant Childhood Visiting Program (MIECHV)
- Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Program (SPOT)
- Teen Information Pregnancy Program (TIPP)
- Woman Infant and Children (WIC)
Intake Process:
Intake process varies for each service, please contact Health Department office.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30pm.
Website: Visit Website
