NICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsFamilyPlanning canprovideconfidentialservices tominorsApproximately27.5% of Iowafamilies liveunder 200% ofthe poverty lineFamily Planningprovides Prep toindividuals toreduce the risk ofcontracting HIVCrisis fundingcan be used forheating/coolingrepairs orreplacementsCSBG Org Standardsrequires PersonnelPolicies be reviewedby an attorney andapproved by theboard within 5 yearsFaDSS canservefamilies upto 225% FPLNICAO has a 21memberGoverning Boardmade up of public,private and low-incomerepresentativesCommunity ActionAgencies wereestablished underthe EconomicOpportunity Act of1964HS/EHSchildren receivevision, hearing,anddevelopmentalscreeningsNICAO is oneof 16CommunityAction AgenciesinIowaCommunityAction Agenciescover over 99%of the nation'scountiesIncome for allhouseholdmembers mustbe counted forLIHEAPapplicationsCSBG OrgStandardsrequires awritten jobdescription forall positionsThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canassist withinsuranceneedsApprovedLIHEAPapplicants willreceive a one-time award perheating seasonNICAO conductsbackgroundchecks andfingerprints onall new staffFirst timeapplicants aregiven priorityfor EmbraceapplicationsApproximately11.1% of Iowa'spopulation livebelow thepoverty line1st Five DevSupport Specconnect familiesfor earlyinterventionservicesNationalPerformanceIndicators (NPI's)are part of theCSBG plan andapplicationCSBG OrgStandards requiresagencies to providetraining includingROMA on anongoing basisMore than 1in 7 Iowachildren livein povertyUnited WayHousingparticipantsstay for anaverage of 14monthsEmbraceIowa fundsare on a firstcome firstserved basisHS partnerswith parents toset educationalgoals forchildrenHead Startenrollmentis at 100%FPLEach summer,WIC participantsreceive Farmer'sMarket vouchersROMAprovides aframework forcontinuousimprovementWIC canprovide electricbreast pumpsto participantsin needClients arereferred toNICAO's RW HIVprogram after apositive diagnosisfrom a medicalproviderRW HIVprogram assistsclients withsigning up forhealthinsurance1st Five hasno incomerequirements1st Five attemptsto identifydevelopmentaldelays before achild enters schoolNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsCrisis fundscan be usedto reconnectutilityservicesNICAO'sGoverning Boardis responsible forperformingoversight dutiesfor the agency1st Fivefocuses onthe first 5years of achild's lifeVITA canamend taxreturns forclientsMy Community Ridewas developed tomeet communityneeds that combatsocial influences ofhealthBoth owner andrenter occupiedhomes areeligible forLIHEAPWIC incomeguidelinesare 185%FPLThe HealthyPregnancy programprovides educationon pregnancy,labor/delivery, andinfant careHouseholdsmust reapplyfor LIHEAPeach yearFamilyPlanningprovides annualpap and pelvicexamsMaternal Healthis now calledThe HealthyPregnancyProgramEmbrace Iowa is ajoint projectbetween IowaCommunity Actionand the DesMoines RegisterFree!HS/EHSprovidesnutritious mealsand snacks to allchildren enrolledAll 1st Fivereferralscome fromprimary careprovidersFamilyPlanningprovides breastand testicularexamsNICAO's ClientResource Specialistscan assist withfinding resources andreferring to internaland externalprogramsFamilyPlanningprovides HIVand STDtestingAll familiesandindividualsare eligiblefor CoPa10% of HSenrollment isfor childrenwithdisabilitiesRW HIVprogram servesclients outsidethe 9 countyservice areaThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canprovideprenatalvitaminsUtility bills donot need to be inthe LIHEAPapplicant's nameto qualifyKossuth andButler are theonly countiesthat do nothave CoPaservicesMy CommunityRide helps withtransportationneedsNICAO has55 individualsenrolled inthe RW HIVprogramHS automaticqualifiers includehomelessness,foster care, andSNAP benefitsWIC offersbreastfeedingpeercounselingsupportNICAO wasincorporatedin 1965HS FamilyAdvocatesprovideresources andsupports tofamiliesCoPa and MyCommunityRide arefunded throughMercyOneNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsFamilyPlanning canprovideconfidentialservices tominorsApproximately27.5% of Iowafamilies liveunder 200% ofthe poverty lineFamily Planningprovides Prep toindividuals toreduce the risk ofcontracting HIVCrisis fundingcan be used forheating/coolingrepairs orreplacementsCSBG Org Standardsrequires PersonnelPolicies be reviewedby an attorney andapproved by theboard within 5 yearsFaDSS canservefamilies upto 225% FPLNICAO has a 21memberGoverning Boardmade up of public,private and low-incomerepresentativesCommunity ActionAgencies wereestablished underthe EconomicOpportunity Act of1964HS/EHSchildren receivevision, hearing,anddevelopmentalscreeningsNICAO is oneof 16CommunityAction AgenciesinIowaCommunityAction Agenciescover over 99%of the nation'scountiesIncome for allhouseholdmembers mustbe counted forLIHEAPapplicationsCSBG OrgStandardsrequires awritten jobdescription forall positionsThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canassist withinsuranceneedsApprovedLIHEAPapplicants willreceive a one-time award perheating seasonNICAO conductsbackgroundchecks andfingerprints onall new staffFirst timeapplicants aregiven priorityfor EmbraceapplicationsApproximately11.1% of Iowa'spopulation livebelow thepoverty line1st Five DevSupport Specconnect familiesfor earlyinterventionservicesNationalPerformanceIndicators (NPI's)are part of theCSBG plan andapplicationCSBG OrgStandards requiresagencies to providetraining includingROMA on anongoing basisMore than 1in 7 Iowachildren livein povertyUnited WayHousingparticipantsstay for anaverage of 14monthsEmbraceIowa fundsare on a firstcome firstserved basisHS partnerswith parents toset educationalgoals forchildrenHead Startenrollmentis at 100%FPLEach summer,WIC participantsreceive Farmer'sMarket vouchersROMAprovides aframework forcontinuousimprovementWIC canprovide electricbreast pumpsto participantsin needClients arereferred toNICAO's RW HIVprogram after apositive diagnosisfrom a medicalproviderRW HIVprogram assistsclients withsigning up forhealthinsurance1st Five hasno incomerequirements1st Five attemptsto identifydevelopmentaldelays before achild enters schoolNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsCrisis fundscan be usedto reconnectutilityservicesNICAO'sGoverning Boardis responsible forperformingoversight dutiesfor the agency1st Fivefocuses onthe first 5years of achild's lifeVITA canamend taxreturns forclientsMy Community Ridewas developed tomeet communityneeds that combatsocial influences ofhealthBoth owner andrenter occupiedhomes areeligible forLIHEAPWIC incomeguidelinesare 185%FPLThe HealthyPregnancy programprovides educationon pregnancy,labor/delivery, andinfant careHouseholdsmust reapplyfor LIHEAPeach yearFamilyPlanningprovides annualpap and pelvicexamsMaternal Healthis now calledThe HealthyPregnancyProgramEmbrace Iowa is ajoint projectbetween IowaCommunity Actionand the DesMoines RegisterFree!HS/EHSprovidesnutritious mealsand snacks to allchildren enrolledAll 1st Fivereferralscome fromprimary careprovidersFamilyPlanningprovides breastand testicularexamsNICAO's ClientResource Specialistscan assist withfinding resources andreferring to internaland externalprogramsFamilyPlanningprovides HIVand STDtestingAll familiesandindividualsare eligiblefor CoPa10% of HSenrollment isfor childrenwithdisabilitiesRW HIVprogram servesclients outsidethe 9 countyservice areaThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canprovideprenatalvitaminsUtility bills donot need to be inthe LIHEAPapplicant's nameto qualifyKossuth andButler are theonly countiesthat do nothave CoPaservicesMy CommunityRide helps withtransportationneedsNICAO has55 individualsenrolled inthe RW HIVprogramHS automaticqualifiers includehomelessness,foster care, andSNAP benefitsWIC offersbreastfeedingpeercounselingsupportNICAO wasincorporatedin 1965HS FamilyAdvocatesprovideresources andsupports tofamiliesCoPa and MyCommunityRide arefunded throughMercyOne

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