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.
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.
Intake Process:
For more information visit the 1st Five page of the Iowa HHS website or call the Black Hawk County Public Health 319-291-2413 and ask to speak to the 1st Five Coordinator.
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