As the nation’s leading federally funded early learning program, Head Start serves children and families in every state. Head Start’s role in each state differs based on local systems and models. The purpose of Head Start programs is to promote the school readiness of children ages 3 to 5 years. Most of these programs are based in centers. In other programs, children and families may receive services from educators and family service staff who regularly make home visits. Parent involvement is encouraged and support is offered for children with disabilities.
Displaying 7 locations offering this program
- LIHEAP
- Weatherization
- Food Pantry
- Head Start
- FaDSS
- WIC
Eligibility:
Residents of Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Louisa counties.
Intake Process:
Contact by phone at : 319-753-0193 or contact local office at: Community Action of Southeast Iowa – Find An Agency – Iowa Community Action Association
Interpreters Available:
Phone 563-283-6030 for Spanish speaking
Payment:
No cost to participants
Handicap Accessible: Yes
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Serves families with children from birth to age three through Early Head Start. Serves children ages 3-4 through the Head Start program. Early Head Start home visiting program offers families a weekly, 90-minute visit which provides families with education and strategies to enhance learning at home.
- Early Head Start
- Head Start
- Home Visits
- Parent Education/Family Support
Eligibility:
Income guidelines
Intake Process:
Complete and submit the Family Pre-Application. A recruitment team member will contact you to schedule a time to continue the application process. Please understand that no application submitted to Drake University Early Head Start/Head Start is guaranteed acceptance into the program.
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am -4:30pm
Mailing Address:
3800 Merle Hay Road, Suite 323
Des Moines, IA 50310
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MATURA Action Corporation
Programs: Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI), EPSDT Care for Kids Program / Title V Child & Adolescent Health, 1st Five, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program, Head Start, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Weatherization Assistance Program, Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki), I-Smile, Maternal Child Health
“MATURA Action Corporation partners with the community to provide quality programming for families and individuals in need, assisting in achieving self-sufficiency, in strengthening families, and in improving quality of life.”
- Head Start
- Crisis Assistance
- LIHEAP
- Weatherization Assistance
- General Assistance
- WIC
- 1st Five
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Hawki
- I-Smile
- Breastfeeding Counselor
Eligibility:
Services available for the counties of Madison, Adams, Taylor, Union, Ringgold, and Adair. A few of services extend beyond six core counties.
Intake Process:
For detailed information on programs, call 641-782-8431 to reach our Administration office for more information.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
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Mid-Iowa Community Action Center – Marshall County
Programs: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program, 1st Five, Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Head Start, Early Head Start, Maternal Child Health, Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki), I-Smile, Weatherization Assistance Program, Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI)
“Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA) is a private, non-profit organization serving children and families in central Iowa. Established in 1965, we serve families in Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, Story, and Tama counties.”
- 1st Five
- FaDSS
- LIHEAP
- WIC
- Family Connections
- Head Start
- Early Head Start
- Maternal Child Health
- Hawki
- Dental
- Weatherization Assistance
- Healthy Child Care Iowa
Eligibility:
MICA serves Jasper, Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties.
Hours:
Monday, 10am – 6:00pm
Tuesday. 9:00am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Payment:
No cost to participants.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
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A Community Action Agency to fight poverty at a local level by assisting low-income families in Northwest Iowa to become self-sufficient. Mission: Helping People. Changing Lives.
- Free confidential referrals to local childcare providers
- Guidance in what to look for in child care,
- Resources to make Family Emergency Preparedness plan
- Referrals to other agencies to assist in paying for early childhood care and education
Eligibility:
Dependent on each program/service. Check site for specifics on program and eligibility: Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. – Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.
Intake Process:
Contact Mid-Sioux to be set up further.
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
418 S Marion Street
Remsen , IA 51050
Payment:
No costs to particpant.
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“Committed individuals, local agencies, and volunteers make it possible for New Opportunities Inc. to provide high quality services to individuals and families throughout our seven county service area. The ultimate goal is to “change peoples lives” through responsive, supportive, progressive, and proactive hands-on case management and support services.”
Eligibility:
Dependent on program/services, see site for contact information and eligibility.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Website: Visit Website
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North Iowa Community Action Organization
Programs: Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Weatherization Assistance Program, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program, Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS), 1st Five, Head Start, Early Head Start, EPSDT Care for Kids Program / Title V Child & Adolescent Health
“The Promise of North Iowa Community Action is to change people’s lives, to embody the spirit of hope, to improve communities, and to make North Central Iowa a better place to live.”
- LIHEAP
- Crisis Case Management
- Disaster Case Management
- Weatherization Assistance
- Community Partners Self-Sufficiency Development Program (CoPa)
- Family Development and Self Sufficiency (FaDSS)
- Family Planning (Title X)
- WIC
- Healthy Pregnancy Program
- 1st Five
- Child Care Nurse Consultants (CCNC)
- Head Start
- Early Head Start
Eligibility:
For those in Butler, Cerr0-Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth counties.
Intake Process:
For more information contact : 641-423-5406
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
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