Appanoose County Extension

Parent Organization: Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach

Location Information

501 N 12th St, Centerville, IA, USA

Phone 6418563885 | Fax 6418563885

Program: Private: Family Storyteller

Services:

Handicap Accessible: No

Appointment Needed: Yes

Program: Private: Together We Can

Services:

Handicap Accessible: No

Appointment Needed: Yes

Program: NEST

The Nest program is an incentive based program for income-eligible pregnant women, post-partum mothers, and their children up to 4 years of age. Participants who are pregnant and/or have infants under 13 months can earn incentive points for healthy behaviors such as keeping doctor appointments and attending parent and preventative educational classes. Parents with children over 13 months can earn points by attending Nest parent education classes. The points are then redeemed for incentive items ranging from diapers, wipes, bathing supplies, baby clothes, car seats and educational books.

Services:

  • Group based parent education
  • Healthy behavior incentives
  • Baby supplies
  • Car seat safety class

Eligibility:

Residents of Black Hawk County with income below 185% of the federal poverty level.

Intake Process:

Contact the Nest program coordinator at 319-292-1805

Payment:

No Cost to Participant

Handicap Accessible: No

Appointment Needed: Yes

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