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Provides enhanced services to pregnant and post-partum women, health education services such as the importance of continued prenatal care, prenatal and postpartum nutrition education services, normal changes during pregnancy, self-care during pregnancy, and warning signs to report to a doctor. Can also provide information on labor and delivery, the normal process of labor, signs of labor, coping skills, danger signs, referrals to child birth classes, and breastfeeding information and support!
Presumptive eligibility for Medicaid can be processed by staff at New Opportunities, Inc. Presumptive eligibility is temporary Title 19 insurance for pregnant women while it is being determined if eligible for Medicaid services.
Incentive program for pregnant women. Services include:
- Education and training on all stages of pregnancy
- Prenatal and postpartum
- Well-baby and youth care
- Adult, infant, and toddler health assessments and screenings
- Support in identifying a primary medical provider
- Pregnancy, STI testing, and counseling referrals
- Women’s health and wellness needs
- Nutrition and fitness resources
Young Families Incentive Program for parents of young children. Parents earn points by participating in healthy, educational activities that will assist their children in a stronger future. Points are then used to 'purchase' needed infant and toddler items.
Nurturing Parenting Program classes emphasize the importance of raising children in a warm, trusting and caring household.
Offers WIC (Women Infants, & Children) a supplemental nutrition program for babies, children under the age of 5, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and women who have had a baby in the last 6 months. Provides healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care agencies. To find a local WIC office, visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/wic
Offers an incentive program open to all women who are pregnant and/or parenting children up through preschool age. Classes are offered in the areas of prenatal care, parenting, relationships, homemaking, and spirituality. Attending classes is one of many ways that clients can earn Mommy Money, which can then be spent for items in The Pregnancy Center's boutique.
Offers the following: family programming for parents of children ages 0–5 twice a week; child care during sessions; parent room for breaks; guest speakers; parent discussions on child growth; evening parenting classes in fall and spring that meet DHS rules; in-home visits for families with parenting stress; parenting strategies; community resource connections; group sessions; skill-building and education; early childhood prevention for high-risk mothers from pregnancy through age five; transportation; developmental checks; referrals; case management; focus on child safety, child health, and positive parenting.
Provides free and confidential services to pregnant women, their families, and individuals with young children. Services include pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, limited ultrasound, ongoing pregnancy support, referrals for community support services, support after an abortion, the Earn While You Learn Program, fatherhood mentoring, and a maternity home.
Also, provides childbirth education classes to prepare prospective mothers, birth partners, and family members for the labor and birth process, covering topics such as anatomy, breathing and relaxation techniques, delivery options, and postpartum care.
Additionally, resources and guidance are available to support economic self-sufficiency, including vocational evaluation, training in marketable skills, and referrals for employment opportunities tailored to those facing emotional challenges, substance abuse issues, or disabilities.
Provides a specialized text messaging platform that delivers childhood development resources to parents and other caregiver's of children. All developmental information sent is from early childhood organizations that are tailored to a child’s age, family’s location, and topics of interest. Information given contain tips, conversation starters, learning games, and activities.
Offers education and support for low-income parents and expecting moms. The Nest program provides educational classes and an incentive program to help low-income parents purchase baby supplies. The Healthy Futures program offers one-on-one support to young moms including parenting skills training and screenings for child development and maternal depression. Services include: Screenings for maternal depression, child development, and home safety; parenting education about children’s development stages; and family assistance by providing referrals to appropriate resources. Special funds are also available to assist during a crisis (when available).
Provides free and confidential services to pregnant women, their families, and individuals with young children. Services include pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, limited ultrasound, ongoing pregnancy support, referrals for community support services, support after an abortion, the Earn While You Learn Program, fatherhood mentoring, and a maternity home.
Also, provides childbirth education classes to prepare prospective mothers, birth partners, and family members for the labor and birth process, covering topics such as anatomy, breathing and relaxation techniques, delivery options, and postpartum care.
Additionally, resources and guidance are available to support economic self-sufficiency, including vocational evaluation, training in marketable skills, and referrals for employment opportunities tailored to those facing emotional challenges, substance abuse issues, or disabilities.
Offers visits in the homes of eligible parents during pregnancy and early infancy to help improve their personal health and development during the prenatal period and learn to care for the child following birth. The visits encourage good nutrition; and provide information regarding danger signs in pregnancy, preparation for labor and delivery, breastfeeding and other feeding options, baby supplies, basic infant care, newborn behaviors and child development. They help to ensure that infants and toddlers are nurtured, live in a safe environment in and around the home and receive proper health care.
Also provides structured opportunities for parents to engage in recreational activity or sport in cooperation with their infants or young children, or to participate in teaching their youngsters leisure-time skills.
Offers parental training and enrichment program that offers education and family support services. The primary goal is to strengthen parent-child relationships, reinforce parenting skills, and promote child growth and development so that all children develop a strong foundation for learning.
Works with local organizations to provide individuals with community and financial resources.
Provides home visits to new mothers and newborns, health assessments, lactation and feeding help, and other instruction.
Also assists with immunizations and family planning.
Provides pregnant and parenting individuals with one on one nursing assessments, and assistance to connect and engage with desired services. The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing assessment and any immediate nursing intervention necessary to pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants. These services are provided throughout pregnancy and the first 6 months after birth to Illinois residents who meet the eligibility criteria.
Offers home visitation program. Parent educators visit homes to offer support and information about the changing needs of children. Focuses on children as born learners who learn best from their parents. Serves families who are expecting a child as well as those with children up to five years of age who live in Fremont and Page Counties.
Offers education and support for low-income parents and expecting moms. The Nest program provides educational classes and an incentive program to help low-income parents purchase baby supplies. The Healthy Futures program offers one-on-one support to young moms including parenting skills training and screenings for child development and maternal depression. Services include: Screenings for maternal depression, child development, and home safety; parenting education about children’s development stages; and family assistance by providing referrals to appropriate resources. Special funds are also available to assist during a crisis (when available).