Approximately27.5% of Iowafamilies liveunder 200% ofthe poverty lineClients arereferred toNICAO's RW HIVprogram after apositive diagnosisfrom a medicalproviderCSBG OrgStandards requiresagencies to providetraining includingROMA on anongoing basisFamilyPlanningprovides HIVand STDtestingUnited WayHousingparticipantsstay for anaverage of 14monthsNICAO has a 21memberGoverning Boardmade up of public,private and low-incomerepresentativesCrisis fundscan be usedto reconnectutilityservicesEmbrace Iowa is ajoint projectbetween IowaCommunity Actionand the DesMoines Register10% of HSenrollment isfor childrenwithdisabilitiesHS FamilyAdvocatesprovideresources andsupports tofamiliesCSBG Org Standardsrequires PersonnelPolicies be reviewedby an attorney andapproved by theboard within 5 years1st Five attemptsto identifydevelopmentaldelays before achild enters schoolThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canassist withinsuranceneedsEmbraceIowa fundsare on a firstcome firstserved basisIncome for allhouseholdmembers mustbe counted forLIHEAPapplicationsNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsHouseholdsmust reapplyfor LIHEAPeach yearNICAO conductsbackgroundchecks andfingerprints onall new staffCoPa and MyCommunityRide arefunded throughMercyOneKossuth andButler are theonly countiesthat do nothave CoPaservicesNICAO wasincorporatedin 1965Crisis fundingcan be used forheating/coolingrepairs orreplacementsMaternal Healthis now calledThe HealthyPregnancyProgramFamilyPlanningprovides annualpap and pelvicexamsHS/EHSchildren receivevision, hearing,anddevelopmentalscreeningsNICAO's ClientResource Specialistscan assist withfinding resources andreferring to internaland externalprogramsNICAO is oneof 16CommunityAction AgenciesinIowaMy Community Ridewas developed tomeet communityneeds that combatsocial influences ofhealthNICAO has55 individualsenrolled inthe RW HIVprogramFree!FamilyPlanningprovides breastand testicularexamsROMAprovides aframework forcontinuousimprovementFirst timeapplicants aregiven priorityfor EmbraceapplicationsFaDSS canservefamilies upto 225% FPLApprovedLIHEAPapplicants willreceive a one-time award perheating seasonCSBG OrgStandardsrequires awritten jobdescription forall positions1st Fivefocuses onthe first 5years of achild's lifeVITA canamend taxreturns forclientsNationalPerformanceIndicators (NPI's)are part of theCSBG plan andapplicationRW HIVprogram servesclients outsidethe 9 countyservice areaCommunityAction Agenciescover over 99%of the nation'scountiesHS automaticqualifiers includehomelessness,foster care, andSNAP benefitsAll 1st Fivereferralscome fromprimary careproviders1st Five hasno incomerequirementsFamilyPlanning canprovideconfidentialservices tominorsThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canprovideprenatalvitaminsEach summer,WIC participantsreceive Farmer'sMarket vouchersHS partnerswith parents toset educationalgoals forchildrenUtility bills donot need to be inthe LIHEAPapplicant's nameto qualifyNICAO'sGoverning Boardis responsible forperformingoversight dutiesfor the agencyFamily Planningprovides Prep toindividuals toreduce the risk ofcontracting HIVAll familiesandindividualsare eligiblefor CoPa1st Five DevSupport Specconnect familiesfor earlyinterventionservicesThe HealthyPregnancy programprovides educationon pregnancy,labor/delivery, andinfant careHS/EHSprovidesnutritious mealsand snacks to allchildren enrolledNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsApproximately11.1% of Iowa'spopulation livebelow thepoverty lineWIC canprovide electricbreast pumpsto participantsin needHead Startenrollmentis at 100%FPLBoth owner andrenter occupiedhomes areeligible forLIHEAPWIC incomeguidelinesare 185%FPLWIC offersbreastfeedingpeercounselingsupportRW HIVprogram assistsclients withsigning up forhealthinsuranceCommunity ActionAgencies wereestablished underthe EconomicOpportunity Act of1964More than 1in 7 Iowachildren livein povertyMy CommunityRide helps withtransportationneedsApproximately27.5% of Iowafamilies liveunder 200% ofthe poverty lineClients arereferred toNICAO's RW HIVprogram after apositive diagnosisfrom a medicalproviderCSBG OrgStandards requiresagencies to providetraining includingROMA on anongoing basisFamilyPlanningprovides HIVand STDtestingUnited WayHousingparticipantsstay for anaverage of 14monthsNICAO has a 21memberGoverning Boardmade up of public,private and low-incomerepresentativesCrisis fundscan be usedto reconnectutilityservicesEmbrace Iowa is ajoint projectbetween IowaCommunity Actionand the DesMoines Register10% of HSenrollment isfor childrenwithdisabilitiesHS FamilyAdvocatesprovideresources andsupports tofamiliesCSBG Org Standardsrequires PersonnelPolicies be reviewedby an attorney andapproved by theboard within 5 years1st Five attemptsto identifydevelopmentaldelays before achild enters schoolThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canassist withinsuranceneedsEmbraceIowa fundsare on a firstcome firstserved basisIncome for allhouseholdmembers mustbe counted forLIHEAPapplicationsNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsHouseholdsmust reapplyfor LIHEAPeach yearNICAO conductsbackgroundchecks andfingerprints onall new staffCoPa and MyCommunityRide arefunded throughMercyOneKossuth andButler are theonly countiesthat do nothave CoPaservicesNICAO wasincorporatedin 1965Crisis fundingcan be used forheating/coolingrepairs orreplacementsMaternal Healthis now calledThe HealthyPregnancyProgramFamilyPlanningprovides annualpap and pelvicexamsHS/EHSchildren receivevision, hearing,anddevelopmentalscreeningsNICAO's ClientResource Specialistscan assist withfinding resources andreferring to internaland externalprogramsNICAO is oneof 16CommunityAction AgenciesinIowaMy Community Ridewas developed tomeet communityneeds that combatsocial influences ofhealthNICAO has55 individualsenrolled inthe RW HIVprogramFree!FamilyPlanningprovides breastand testicularexamsROMAprovides aframework forcontinuousimprovementFirst timeapplicants aregiven priorityfor EmbraceapplicationsFaDSS canservefamilies upto 225% FPLApprovedLIHEAPapplicants willreceive a one-time award perheating seasonCSBG OrgStandardsrequires awritten jobdescription forall positions1st Fivefocuses onthe first 5years of achild's lifeVITA canamend taxreturns forclientsNationalPerformanceIndicators (NPI's)are part of theCSBG plan andapplicationRW HIVprogram servesclients outsidethe 9 countyservice areaCommunityAction Agenciescover over 99%of the nation'scountiesHS automaticqualifiers includehomelessness,foster care, andSNAP benefitsAll 1st Fivereferralscome fromprimary careproviders1st Five hasno incomerequirementsFamilyPlanning canprovideconfidentialservices tominorsThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canprovideprenatalvitaminsEach summer,WIC participantsreceive Farmer'sMarket vouchersHS partnerswith parents toset educationalgoals forchildrenUtility bills donot need to be inthe LIHEAPapplicant's nameto qualifyNICAO'sGoverning Boardis responsible forperformingoversight dutiesfor the agencyFamily Planningprovides Prep toindividuals toreduce the risk ofcontracting HIVAll familiesandindividualsare eligiblefor CoPa1st Five DevSupport Specconnect familiesfor earlyinterventionservicesThe HealthyPregnancy programprovides educationon pregnancy,labor/delivery, andinfant careHS/EHSprovidesnutritious mealsand snacks to allchildren enrolledNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsApproximately11.1% of Iowa'spopulation livebelow thepoverty lineWIC canprovide electricbreast pumpsto participantsin needHead Startenrollmentis at 100%FPLBoth owner andrenter occupiedhomes areeligible forLIHEAPWIC incomeguidelinesare 185%FPLWIC offersbreastfeedingpeercounselingsupportRW HIVprogram assistsclients withsigning up forhealthinsuranceCommunity ActionAgencies wereestablished underthe EconomicOpportunity Act of1964More than 1in 7 Iowachildren livein povertyMy CommunityRide helps withtransportationneeds

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