“Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. Each year, we strengthen Iowa families through a variety of programs, ranging from early childhood education to behavioral and mental health services”
“Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. Each year, we strengthen Iowa families through a variety of programs, ranging from early childhood education to behavioral and mental health services”
Services:
- Early Childhood
- Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS)
- Community Programs
- Therapy Services
- Daily/Hourly Supported Community Living (SCL)
- Respite Care
- Host Homes
- Child Care
- Small Business Development Program
- Education Classes
- Family Reunification Services
- Global Greens
- Match and Save Program
- Resettlement Services
- Senior Immigrant and Refugee Program
- Trafficking Victims Assistance Program
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
- Foster Care and Adoption
Intake Process:
Contact LSI office for further information.
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
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Program: Healthy Families America (HOPES-HFI)
Healthy Opportunities for Parents to Experience Success – Healthy Families Iowa (HOPES-HFI) follows the national Healthy Families America evidence-based program model. HOPES-HFI is a home visiting program and serves families with young children. The program goals are to promote child health and development, improve family relationships, and encourage positive parenting and family relationships.
Services:
- Advocacy and linking families to appropriate community services.
- Teach, demonstrate, and coach parents on how to care for their child.
- Cultivate and strengthen nurturing parent-child relationships.
- Teach and model appropriate parent behavior and methods of discipline.
- Provide prenatal information and support.
Eligibility:
Families must enroll while pregnant or at the birth of their child. Parents of children birth through age 3-5.
Intake Process:
Call for information.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
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