1st Five

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Parent Organization: EveryStep

Location Information

Statewide


Hours:

Monday- Friday 7:45am to 4:30pm

Handicap Accessible: No

Appointment Needed: No

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Program: 1st Five

Iowa’s 1st Five – Healthy Mental Development Initiative builds partnerships between medical providers and public service providers to enhance high quality well-child care. Medical providers make a referral to 1st Five and a developmental support specialist contacts the family to discuss the family’s concerns. 1st Five developmental support specialists provide resources and referrals to help meet the needs of the family.

Services:

  • Child development referrals, such as speech or physical therapy
  • Developmental screens
  • Mental health or behavioral therapy referrals
  • Child development information/education
  • Community resource referrals/information
  • Financial resources
  • Connection to resources to meet individualized family needs or concerns

Eligibility:

Families with children ages birth to 5.

Intake Process:

Referrals are made through primary care providers. Please contact your child’s primary care provider if you are interested in 1st Five.

Payment:

No Cost to Participant

Handicap Accessible: No

Appointment Needed: No

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