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.
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Parent Organization: North Iowa Community Action Organization
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:
- Supporting the population of children birth to age five (up to a child’s fifth birthday).
- Increasing use of surveillance and standardized developmental screening by partnering with (engaging) primary care providers.
- Providing a one-step referral resource for primary care providers.
- Connecting referred children (and their parents/caregivers) to existing services in their local communities.
- Keeping primary care providers informed about children’s progress.
- Supporting healthy social, emotional and cognitive development of children birth to 5.
Eligibility:
1st Five is your partner in supporting healthy cognitive, social, and emotional development in Iowa children ages 0-5.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Payment:
No cost to the participant.
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
Website: Visit Website