| The Family Help Guide is designed to help you locate community resources and support services across Iowa. The amount of information and resources available in our community can be overwhelming to access, we can help you navigate the search. This directory includes resources and information about the people and programs available in your area to support and empower you. If you would like a resource added or revised, you may use the contact button at the top of this page or email the information to iafamilysupportnetwork@everystep.org |
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The Center for Disabilities and Development, part of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, provides comprehensive health care and services to people with disabilities and to their families through a combination of outpatient, inpatient, and community-based programs. The center provides information, evaluation, treatment recommendations, and training. Information resources include the Disability Resource Library, InfoTech, and Iowa COMPASS.
Eligibility:
Individuals with developmental disabilities.
Interpreters Available:
Phone Interpretation Available.
Hours:
Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm.
Mailing Address:
100 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid and Private insurance accepted.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
Website: Visit Website
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1201 Southeast Gateway Drive, Grimes, IA 50111, USA
Phone 515-986-1882 | Fax 515-986-1883
Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority (CIRHA) covers includes the counties of Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion and Story (does not include the cities of Knoxville or Pella).
- Income based housing units
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
- Family Self Sufficiency Program
- Emergency Housing Vouchers
- Home Ownership Program
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Website: Visit Website
Central Iowa Shelter & Services is committed to providing low-barrier shelter, meals, and support services at no cost to adults and families experiencing homelessness, while also facilitating their move towards self-sufficiency.
- Emergency Shelter
- Clothing Closet
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“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
The mission of Child Care Resource & Referral of Iowa (CCR&R) is to actively respond to community needs for affordable and accessible quality child care by providing resources, education and advocacy for children, parents, child care providers, and employers. CCR&R is a program to support quality child care throughout the State of Iowa. CCR&R is available to assist families in selecting child care providers who best meet the needs of a child and their family. Child Care Consultants provide on-site consultation to licensed preschools, centers, non-registered home providers, and Child Development Home providers. Child Care Resource & Referral is available statewide, with locations across the state of Iowa. Individuals may contact the statewide line to connect to local resources.
CCR&R gives referrals instead of recommendations because CCR&R encourages parents to take the time to research child care programs and providers and make the decision that they feel will be best for their family. Referrals provided for:
- Licensed Child Care Centers
- Licensed Preschools
- Registered Child Development Homes
- Nonregistered Child Care Homes
- Department of Education Programs
Parent education guides to choosing child care also available on CCR&R website.
Eligibility:
Anyone seeking child care providers.
Intake Process:
Call 855-244-5301 Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, or visit www.iowaccrr.org for referrals and resources.
Texting available by texting “IAchildcare” to 59925.
Hours:
Contact the parent referral line at: 855-244-5301
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
Or email Parent Referral team: childcare@caeiowa.org
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204 West 7th Street, Carroll, IA 51401, USA
Phone 712-792-5530 | Fax 712-792-4825
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
204 W. 7th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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240 N Bluff Blvd suite 200, Clinton, IA 52732, USA
Phone 563-243-0292 | Fax 319-678-7225
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
240 North Bluff Blvd
Suite 200
Clinton, IA 52732
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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904 East Taylor Street suite b, Creston, IA 50801, USA
Phone 641-782-9500 | Fax 641-782-9519
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Mailing Address:
904 E. Taylor Street
Suite B
Creston, IA 50801
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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911 South Mill Street suite 6, Decorah, IA 52101, USA
Phone 563-382-1277 | Fax 563-382-1287
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
911 S. Mill Street
Suite 6
Decorah, IA 52101
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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1789 Elm Street suite b, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Phone 563-556-3700 | Fax 563-556-3702
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
1789 Elm Street
Suite B
Dubuque, IA 52001
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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804 Kenyon Road suite g, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, USA
Phone 515-955-8326 | Fax 515-574-5544
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
804 Kenyon Road
Suite G
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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687 S Taft Ave suite 1, Mason City, IA 50401, USA
Phone 641-424-0030 | Fax 641-424-0080
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
687 S. Taft Ave.
Suite 1
Mason City, IA 50401
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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212 8th Ave SE, Oelwein, IA, USA
Phone 319-283-4135 | Fax 319-283-4140
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
212 8th Ave. SE
Oelwein, IA 50662
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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1005 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 102A Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone 641-682-8145 | Fax 641-682-8857
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm
Mailing Address:
1005 Pennsylvania Ave
Suite 102A
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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1014 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, IA 51105, USA
Phone 712-224-5437 | Fax 712-224-5444
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
1014 Nebraska Street
Sioux City, IA 51105
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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1200 1st Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301, USA
Phone 712-264-8517 | Fax 712-262-1526
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
1200 First Ave. E
Spencer, IA 51301
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Website: Visit Website
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865 Lincoln Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722, USA
Phone 563-344-2250 | Fax 563-344-2255
Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) provides evaluation and treatment for children and youth with known or suspected chronic health problems. Professionals in cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, and other selected disciplines are an integral part of services. CHSC works closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health and other state and local organizations to help families find and coordinate other local services that their children may need.
Eligibility:
CHSC serves any Iowa child or youth from birth through age 21 with or at risk of a chronic health condition or disability which includes psychosocial, physical, health-related, educational, and behavioral needs. The specific health concerns may be simple or complex, short-term, or long-term.
Hours:
Mailing Address:
865 Lincoln Road
Suite 500
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Payment:
Hawki, Medicaid, Private Insurance
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Website: Visit Website
Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families throughout Iowa. With offices across the state, CFI supports Iowans with services ranging from family support and childcare to career training, behavioral health, and much more.
- Domestic Violence Services and Supports
- Behavioral Health Services
- Career Planning & Work Readiness
- Childcare & Tutoring
- Payee Services
- Family Support Services
- Juvenile Justice Supported Services
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please contact programs directly to inquire about service hours.
Mailing Address:
1111 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
Website: Visit Website
The mission of CFUM is to create a community that supports the potential of children, youth, and families through educational success, healthy living, and community engagement.
- Community meals
- Breakfast Club
- Supper Club
- After school programs – The Haven
Intake Process:
Complete online form: Contact Us – Children and Family Urban Movement or call (515) 282-3242 for more information.
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Program hours vary.
Mailing Address:
1548 8th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
Website: Visit Website
Christ the King Free Clinic is a member of Free Clinics of Iowa
( www.freeclinicsofiowa.org). It offers free medical care to the community! Our free clinic was created using a network of dedicated, talented medical professionals, who volunteer their time to serve those who are unable to attain and maintain quality, affordable health care.
- Chronic care
- Well baby checks
- Physicals (school/athletic)
- Lab work available
Intake Process:
The free medical clinic is open every Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm, enter from the south parking lot.
Registration begins at 6:30p.m. Please plan to be at the clinic for 6:30 p.m. registration for a first come-first served offering. The clinic may close early after the final registered patient is seen. Being there early will help to ensure you are seen as some nights we fill up and have to turn patients away.
Hours:
The free medical clinic is open every Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm.
Mailing Address:
5711 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
Website: Visit Website
MercyOne partners with Clive Behavioral Health to provide 24/7 crisis care for the mental health care needs of children, adolescents and adults. This new facility offers 24-hour inpatient care for people with behavioral health disorders or co-occurring disorders. Clive Behavioral Health offers several outpatient services including: crisis evaluation and an intensive outpatient program for adolescents experiencing mental health issues. Walk-in evaluations for inpatient placement are available.
- Adult Services:
- Inpatient
- Intensive Outpatient
- Partial Hospitalization
- Mind, Body, & Skills Group
- Child & Adolescent Services:
- Inpatient
- Intensive Outpatient
Eligibility:
Anyone experiencing a mental health emergency
Intake Process:
Call 844-680-0504 to schedule an assessment or receive further information. You can also walk in to Clive location anytime to discuss process.
Hours:
Available 24 hours/7 days a week.
Website: Visit Website
- DMARC Food Pantry
- Anytime Food Room
- Stocked by donation, selection varies
- No ID needed to visit Anytime Room
- Clothing Closet
- Free Medical Clinic
- Community Garden
Eligibility:
Services are available to anyone.
Intake Process:
Contact: 515.257.8550 or director@clivecommunityservices.com
Hours:
Pantry & Clothing Closet Hours: Monday 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Free Clinic Hours: Monday (registration from) 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Handicap Accessible: Yes
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
- LIHEAP
- Weatherization
- Food Pantry
- Head Start
- FaDSS
- WIC
Eligibility:
Residents of Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Louisa counties.
Intake Process:
Contact by phone at : 319-753-0193 or contact local office at: Community Action of Southeast Iowa – Find An Agency – Iowa Community Action Association
Interpreters Available:
Phone 563-283-6030 for Spanish speaking
Payment:
No cost to participants
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Website: Visit Website
Community Health Care, Inc. (CHC) offers primary, preventive, acute and chronic care, as well as dental, behavioral health, OB/GYN, express care, lab services, pharmacy, school-based health, outreach care, mobile health service, WIC, nutrition, and health education services. “
- WIC services.
Hours:
Hours and locations may vary: call number below for specifics.
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Website: Visit Website