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Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs that serve children from birth to age five, pregnant women and their families. The programs are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families.

Both programs provide a range of individualized services in the areas of education, medical, dental and mental health, nutrition and social service to children and their families. Parent involvement is encouraged and support is offered for children with disabilities.

Local school contacts in Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie and Sac Counties are listed below:

-- Audubon, Carroll, Coon Rapids: (712) 830-9442

-- Adel, Waukee: (515) 987-7428 or (712) 830-1327

-- Guthrie Center, Jefferson, Panora: (712) 830-6990

-- Rockwell City, Lytton, Sac City, Schaller, Crestland, Southern Cal: (712) 830-1326

-- Perry: (515) 238-2194

Caregiver training and education, information on available services, caregiver support, and funding for emergency response systems.

Respite care grants available to provide temporary relief for the permanent caregiver. Grant amounts vary and are provided through the Family Caregiver Program.

Body-centered therapeutic approach that helps individuals recover from trauma and stress by focusing on the body's natural ability to self-regulate.

Guides individuals to become aware of and gently process physical sensations associated with traumatic experiences, rather than solely focusing on the cognitive or emotional aspects. This process helps release trapped survival energy, restore nervous system balance, and alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, hypervigilance, chronic pain, and emotional dysregulation, ultimately promoting healing and resilience.

Provides financial assistance to those wanting to get their GED. Assistance includes covering the costs of books and/or GED test fees.

Grant applications filing assistance to assist and obtain arts in Nebraska. Locates professional artists and consultants. Offers workshops and public speakers.

The Fred Simon Gallery is located in the office and is open to the public during office hours.

Provides a one-time payment option to assist with water and wastewater bills.

Health Education programs to encourage proper nutrition and exercise. Health literacy projects to reduce obesity in children and families. Tobacco and smoking cessation. Traffic safety and education. Air Quality. Community health and wellness services in addition to WRAP program (Wellness Recovery Action Plan).

Offers an educational incentive program. Participants earn points for healthy behaviors such as keeping medical appointments, WIC participation, breastfeeding and school attendance. These points are redeemed for needed baby items such as diapers, clothing, strollers, cribs and car seats.

Veteran services office.

Provides permanent supportive housing to male veterans. Provides and coordinates all services including treatment for post-traumatic stress syndrome, substance abuse, stress, anxiety and psychological counseling. Can also help with budgeting, clothing, legal assistance, food, transportation, entitlement benefits, medical care, job training, education, and job placement services.

Offers diagnostic services and treatment for STDs/STIs. Also offers testing for HIV and Hepatitis C, as well as the Gardasil vaccine. Hepatitis A and B immunizations are provided to all STD/STI clinic clients.

Diagnostics and treatment provided for the following STDs/STIs:

-- Gonorrhea

-- Chlamydia

-- Human papilloma virus infections (genital warts)

-- Genital herpes

-- Syphilis

-- Trichomonas

Offers a general collection of books, magazines, and audio video materials. Also provides public computers for use by anyone.

Offers budgeting, bill payor, representative payee, or advisory assistance through the Illinois Department on Aging's Illinois Volunteer Money Management Program, available to participants in the Community Care Program (CCP) or clients through the Adult Protective Service Program (APS).

In-home residential services designed to develop and maintain skills ranging from personal care to protective oversight. Residential habilitation is an around-the-clock service in a group home setting or Extended Family Home/Shared Living. Risk services provides extra training and clinical staff involvement.

Provides financial assistance (up to $125) to households with a termination notice on their water utilities. The assistance can be provided once per calendar year for eligible households. Households will still be responsible for a portion of the payment to Water Works. If you are not a Des Moines Water Works customer and have a termination notice. Call to see if any other assistance is available.