“The mission of American Home Finding Association is to provide exceptional services that nurture and improve the quality of life for children and families.”
“The mission of American Home Finding Association is to provide exceptional services that nurture and improve the quality of life for children and families.”
Services:
- Healthy Child Care Iowa
- EPSDT Care for Kids
- 1st Five
- Maternal Child Health
- WIC
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.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website
Program: Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI)
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.
Services:
- On-site consultation
- Training
- Technical assistance
- Information and referrals
- Care planning for children with special health needs
Eligibility:
Services are available to all Iowa child care providers and families.
Intake Process:
Contact your local Child Care Nurse Consultant or Child Care Resource and Referral.
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
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Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) is a program for Iowa children to get preventive health care services including oral health services. Iowa Care for Kids helps families access regular checkups and health care for children to support their growth, development, and well-being.
Services:
- Regular medical checkups
- Information about growth, diet and development
- Immunizations (shots) like measles and mumps
- Regular vision checkups, and glasses
- Regular hearing checkups, and hearing aids
- Speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy
- Help with mental and behavioral health
- Regular dental checkups
Eligibility:
If your child has Iowa Medicaid and is younger than age 21, Iowa Care for Kids is included in their Medicaid benefits. Iowa Care for Kids is not included for children who have Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa health insurance (sometimes called Hawki).
Intake Process:
Parents or guardians should contact their local DHS office to enroll in Medicaid. This automatically enrolls the child in the EPSDT program. Families can contact their local EPSDT program for referrals to Medicaid covered services.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website
Program: Maternal Child Health
Maternal Child Health promotes the well-being of families who have recently experienced the birth of a child or expectant families, through free short-term supportive services delivered in the family home.
Services:
- Prenatal questions / care
- Labor / delivery questions and concerns
- Breastfeeding assistance
- Child development information
- Parenting questions and concerns
- Additional community resources
Eligibility:
New and expectant parents.
Intake Process:
Call to enroll.
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Payment:
No Cost to Participant
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. WIC is a federally funded public health nutrition program helping families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care agencies.
Services:
- Supplemental food benefits for grocery stores and some farmer’s markets
- Nutrition counseling and education
- Breastfeeding education, promotion, breast pumps, and support
- Immunization screening and referrals
- Health and social service referrals
Eligibility:
WIC serves women, infants, and children that meet income based guidelines.
Intake Process:
Contact the local WIC office and schedule an appointment. Bring proof of address, proof of identity, and proof of income.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website
Program: I-Smile
I-Smile™ Dental Home Initiative is a statewide program that connects Iowans with dental, medical, and community resources to ensure a lifetime of health and wellness. An I-Smile Coordinator provides care coordination and support to families with children who need dental care. The I-Smile Coordinator can help with: Setting up dental appointments, providing reminders of when the dental appointment is, arranging for transportation to the dental appointment, and providing education on oral health care.
Services:
- Oral screenings
- Fluoride varnish applications
- Sealant applications
- Prophylaxes
- Radiographs
- Educate parents about the benefits of regular preventive dental care
- Provide families with the names and locations of dental providers
- Assist families with scheduling dental appointments
- Arrange dental support services, such as transportation and translation
Eligibility:
Children and pregnant women.
Intake Process:
Contact your local I-Smile coordinator.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website