NICAO is oneof 16CommunityAction AgenciesinIowaKossuth andButler are theonly countiesthat do nothave CoPaservices1st Five DevSupport Specconnect familiesfor earlyinterventionservicesCoPa and MyCommunityRide arefunded throughMercyOneFaDSS canservefamilies upto 225% FPLNICAO conductsbackgroundchecks andfingerprints onall new staffVITA canamend taxreturns forclientsAll 1st Fivereferralscome fromprimary careprovidersHS/EHSchildren receivevision, hearing,anddevelopmentalscreeningsWIC canprovide electricbreast pumpsto participantsin needCommunityAction Agenciescover over 99%of the nation'scountiesCSBG OrgStandards requiresagencies to providetraining includingROMA on anongoing basisEmbraceIowa fundsare on a firstcome firstserved basisCSBG Org Standardsrequires PersonnelPolicies be reviewedby an attorney andapproved by theboard within 5 yearsHS partnerswith parents toset educationalgoals forchildrenClients arereferred toNICAO's RW HIVprogram after apositive diagnosisfrom a medicalproviderCrisis fundingcan be used forheating/coolingrepairs orreplacements1st Five attemptsto identifydevelopmentaldelays before achild enters schoolApprovedLIHEAPapplicants willreceive a one-time award perheating seasonThe HealthyPregnancy programprovides educationon pregnancy,labor/delivery, andinfant careFamilyPlanningprovides breastand testicularexamsNICAO's ClientResource Specialistscan assist withfinding resources andreferring to internaland externalprogramsHouseholdsmust reapplyfor LIHEAPeach yearHS/EHSprovidesnutritious mealsand snacks to allchildren enrolledHS FamilyAdvocatesprovideresources andsupports tofamiliesNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsFamilyPlanning canprovideconfidentialservices tominorsMore than 1in 7 Iowachildren livein povertyBoth owner andrenter occupiedhomes areeligible forLIHEAPNICAO'sGoverning Boardis responsible forperformingoversight dutiesfor the agencyCommunity ActionAgencies wereestablished underthe EconomicOpportunity Act of1964Each summer,WIC participantsreceive Farmer'sMarket vouchersNICAO has55 individualsenrolled inthe RW HIVprogramCSBG OrgStandardsrequires awritten jobdescription forall positionsFree!Income for allhouseholdmembers mustbe counted forLIHEAPapplicationsMy Community Ridewas developed tomeet communityneeds that combatsocial influences ofhealth1st Five hasno incomerequirementsHead Startenrollmentis at 100%FPLFirst timeapplicants aregiven priorityfor EmbraceapplicationsMy CommunityRide helps withtransportationneedsThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canassist withinsuranceneedsNICAO wasincorporatedin 1965Approximately11.1% of Iowa'spopulation livebelow thepoverty lineNationalPerformanceIndicators (NPI's)are part of theCSBG plan andapplicationROMAprovides aframework forcontinuousimprovementWIC offersbreastfeedingpeercounselingsupportFamilyPlanningprovides HIVand STDtestingApproximately27.5% of Iowafamilies liveunder 200% ofthe poverty lineThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canprovideprenatalvitaminsAll familiesandindividualsare eligiblefor CoPaRW HIVprogram assistsclients withsigning up forhealthinsuranceUnited WayHousingparticipantsstay for anaverage of 14monthsNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsFamily Planningprovides Prep toindividuals toreduce the risk ofcontracting HIV10% of HSenrollment isfor childrenwithdisabilitiesNICAO has a 21memberGoverning Boardmade up of public,private and low-incomerepresentativesEmbrace Iowa is ajoint projectbetween IowaCommunity Actionand the DesMoines RegisterUtility bills donot need to be inthe LIHEAPapplicant's nameto qualifyFamilyPlanningprovides annualpap and pelvicexamsRW HIVprogram servesclients outsidethe 9 countyservice area1st Fivefocuses onthe first 5years of achild's lifeHS automaticqualifiers includehomelessness,foster care, andSNAP benefitsCrisis fundscan be usedto reconnectutilityservicesMaternal Healthis now calledThe HealthyPregnancyProgramWIC incomeguidelinesare 185%FPLNICAO is oneof 16CommunityAction AgenciesinIowaKossuth andButler are theonly countiesthat do nothave CoPaservices1st Five DevSupport Specconnect familiesfor earlyinterventionservicesCoPa and MyCommunityRide arefunded throughMercyOneFaDSS canservefamilies upto 225% FPLNICAO conductsbackgroundchecks andfingerprints onall new staffVITA canamend taxreturns forclientsAll 1st Fivereferralscome fromprimary careprovidersHS/EHSchildren receivevision, hearing,anddevelopmentalscreeningsWIC canprovide electricbreast pumpsto participantsin needCommunityAction Agenciescover over 99%of the nation'scountiesCSBG OrgStandards requiresagencies to providetraining includingROMA on anongoing basisEmbraceIowa fundsare on a firstcome firstserved basisCSBG Org Standardsrequires PersonnelPolicies be reviewedby an attorney andapproved by theboard within 5 yearsHS partnerswith parents toset educationalgoals forchildrenClients arereferred toNICAO's RW HIVprogram after apositive diagnosisfrom a medicalproviderCrisis fundingcan be used forheating/coolingrepairs orreplacements1st Five attemptsto identifydevelopmentaldelays before achild enters schoolApprovedLIHEAPapplicants willreceive a one-time award perheating seasonThe HealthyPregnancy programprovides educationon pregnancy,labor/delivery, andinfant careFamilyPlanningprovides breastand testicularexamsNICAO's ClientResource Specialistscan assist withfinding resources andreferring to internaland externalprogramsHouseholdsmust reapplyfor LIHEAPeach yearHS/EHSprovidesnutritious mealsand snacks to allchildren enrolledHS FamilyAdvocatesprovideresources andsupports tofamiliesNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsFamilyPlanning canprovideconfidentialservices tominorsMore than 1in 7 Iowachildren livein povertyBoth owner andrenter occupiedhomes areeligible forLIHEAPNICAO'sGoverning Boardis responsible forperformingoversight dutiesfor the agencyCommunity ActionAgencies wereestablished underthe EconomicOpportunity Act of1964Each summer,WIC participantsreceive Farmer'sMarket vouchersNICAO has55 individualsenrolled inthe RW HIVprogramCSBG OrgStandardsrequires awritten jobdescription forall positionsFree!Income for allhouseholdmembers mustbe counted forLIHEAPapplicationsMy Community Ridewas developed tomeet communityneeds that combatsocial influences ofhealth1st Five hasno incomerequirementsHead Startenrollmentis at 100%FPLFirst timeapplicants aregiven priorityfor EmbraceapplicationsMy CommunityRide helps withtransportationneedsThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canassist withinsuranceneedsNICAO wasincorporatedin 1965Approximately11.1% of Iowa'spopulation livebelow thepoverty lineNationalPerformanceIndicators (NPI's)are part of theCSBG plan andapplicationROMAprovides aframework forcontinuousimprovementWIC offersbreastfeedingpeercounselingsupportFamilyPlanningprovides HIVand STDtestingApproximately27.5% of Iowafamilies liveunder 200% ofthe poverty lineThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canprovideprenatalvitaminsAll familiesandindividualsare eligiblefor CoPaRW HIVprogram assistsclients withsigning up forhealthinsuranceUnited WayHousingparticipantsstay for anaverage of 14monthsNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsFamily Planningprovides Prep toindividuals toreduce the risk ofcontracting HIV10% of HSenrollment isfor childrenwithdisabilitiesNICAO has a 21memberGoverning Boardmade up of public,private and low-incomerepresentativesEmbrace Iowa is ajoint projectbetween IowaCommunity Actionand the DesMoines RegisterUtility bills donot need to be inthe LIHEAPapplicant's nameto qualifyFamilyPlanningprovides annualpap and pelvicexamsRW HIVprogram servesclients outsidethe 9 countyservice area1st Fivefocuses onthe first 5years of achild's lifeHS automaticqualifiers includehomelessness,foster care, andSNAP benefitsCrisis fundscan be usedto reconnectutilityservicesMaternal Healthis now calledThe HealthyPregnancyProgramWIC incomeguidelinesare 185%FPL

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  1. NICAO is one of 16 Community Action Agencies in Iowa
  2. Kossuth and Butler are the only counties that do not have CoPa services
  3. 1st Five Dev Support Spec connect families for early intervention services
  4. CoPa and My Community Ride are funded through MercyOne
  5. FaDSS can serve families up to 225% FPL
  6. NICAO conducts background checks and fingerprints on all new staff
  7. VITA can amend tax returns for clients
  8. All 1st Five referrals come from primary care providers
  9. HS/EHS children receive vision, hearing, and developmental screenings
  10. WIC can provide electric breast pumps to participants in need
  11. Community Action Agencies cover over 99% of the nation's counties
  12. CSBG Org Standards requires agencies to provide training including ROMA on an ongoing basis
  13. Embrace Iowa funds are on a first come first served basis
  14. CSBG Org Standards requires Personnel Policies be reviewed by an attorney and approved by the board within 5 years
  15. HS partners with parents to set educational goals for children
  16. Clients are referred to NICAO's RW HIV program after a positive diagnosis from a medical provider
  17. Crisis funding can be used for heating/cooling repairs or replacements
  18. 1st Five attempts to identify developmental delays before a child enters school
  19. Approved LIHEAP applicants will receive a one-time award per heating season
  20. The Healthy Pregnancy program provides education on pregnancy, labor/delivery, and infant care
  21. Family Planning provides breast and testicular exams
  22. NICAO's Client Resource Specialists can assist with finding resources and referring to internal and external programs
  23. Households must reapply for LIHEAP each year
  24. HS/EHS provides nutritious meals and snacks to all children enrolled
  25. HS Family Advocates provide resources and supports to families
  26. NICAO's CSBG funds are used to support the Client Resource Specialists
  27. Family Planning can provide confidential services to minors
  28. More than 1 in 7 Iowa children live in poverty
  29. Both owner and renter occupied homes are eligible for LIHEAP
  30. NICAO's Governing Board is responsible for performing oversight duties for the agency
  31. Community Action Agencies were established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
  32. Each summer, WIC participants receive Farmer's Market vouchers
  33. NICAO has 55 individuals enrolled in the RW HIV program
  34. CSBG Org Standards requires a written job description for all positions
  35. Free!
  36. Income for all household members must be counted for LIHEAP applications
  37. My Community Ride was developed to meet community needs that combat social influences of health
  38. 1st Five has no income requirements
  39. Head Start enrollment is at 100% FPL
  40. First time applicants are given priority for Embrace applications
  41. My Community Ride helps with transportation needs
  42. The Healthy Pregnancy Program can assist with insurance needs
  43. NICAO was incorporated in 1965
  44. Approximately 11.1% of Iowa's population live below the poverty line
  45. National Performance Indicators (NPI's) are part of the CSBG plan and application
  46. ROMA provides a framework for continuous improvement
  47. WIC offers breastfeeding peer counseling support
  48. Family Planning provides HIV and STD testing
  49. Approximately 27.5% of Iowa families live under 200% of the poverty line
  50. The Healthy Pregnancy Program can provide prenatal vitamins
  51. All families and individuals are eligible for CoPa
  52. RW HIV program assists clients with signing up for health insurance
  53. United Way Housing participants stay for an average of 14 months
  54. NICAO's CSBG funds are used to support the Client Resource Specialists
  55. Family Planning provides Prep to individuals to reduce the risk of contracting HIV
  56. 10% of HS enrollment is for children with disabilities
  57. NICAO has a 21 member Governing Board made up of public, private and low-income representatives
  58. Embrace Iowa is a joint project between Iowa Community Action and the Des Moines Register
  59. Utility bills do not need to be in the LIHEAP applicant's name to qualify
  60. Family Planning provides annual pap and pelvic exams
  61. RW HIV program serves clients outside the 9 county service area
  62. 1st Five focuses on the first 5 years of a child's life
  63. HS automatic qualifiers include homelessness, foster care, and SNAP benefits
  64. Crisis funds can be used to reconnect utility services
  65. Maternal Health is now called The Healthy Pregnancy Program
  66. WIC income guidelines are 185% FPL