NICAO'sGoverning Boardis responsible forperformingoversight dutiesfor the agencyHouseholdsmust reapplyfor LIHEAPeach yearHS automaticqualifiers includehomelessness,foster care, andSNAP benefitsBoth owner andrenter occupiedhomes areeligible forLIHEAPFamilyPlanningprovides HIVand STDtestingUnited WayHousingparticipantsstay for anaverage of 14monthsCrisis fundingcan be used forheating/coolingrepairs orreplacementsCSBG OrgStandardsrequires awritten jobdescription forall positionsFamilyPlanning canprovideconfidentialservices tominorsClients arereferred toNICAO's RW HIVprogram after apositive diagnosisfrom a medicalproviderNICAO conductsbackgroundchecks andfingerprints onall new staffWIC offersbreastfeedingpeercounselingsupportCSBG Org Standardsrequires PersonnelPolicies be reviewedby an attorney andapproved by theboard within 5 yearsFamilyPlanningprovides annualpap and pelvicexamsNICAO wasincorporatedin 1965NICAO's ClientResource Specialistscan assist withfinding resources andreferring to internaland externalprogramsNationalPerformanceIndicators (NPI's)are part of theCSBG plan andapplicationFree!Approximately27.5% of Iowafamilies liveunder 200% ofthe poverty lineVITA canamend taxreturns forclientsIncome for allhouseholdmembers mustbe counted forLIHEAPapplicationsEmbraceIowa fundsare on a firstcome firstserved basisNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsFamily Planningprovides Prep toindividuals toreduce the risk ofcontracting HIVRW HIVprogram servesclients outsidethe 9 countyservice areaThe HealthyPregnancy programprovides educationon pregnancy,labor/delivery, andinfant careNICAO has a 21memberGoverning Boardmade up of public,private and low-incomerepresentativesEmbrace Iowa is ajoint projectbetween IowaCommunity Actionand the DesMoines RegisterHS/EHSchildren receivevision, hearing,anddevelopmentalscreenings1st Fivefocuses onthe first 5years of achild's life1st Five attemptsto identifydevelopmentaldelays before achild enters schoolHead Startenrollmentis at 100%FPLFamilyPlanningprovides breastand testicularexamsWIC canprovide electricbreast pumpsto participantsin needApprovedLIHEAPapplicants willreceive a one-time award perheating seasonHS FamilyAdvocatesprovideresources andsupports tofamiliesFaDSS canservefamilies upto 225% FPL10% of HSenrollment isfor childrenwithdisabilities1st Five hasno incomerequirementsAll 1st Fivereferralscome fromprimary careprovidersRW HIVprogram assistsclients withsigning up forhealthinsuranceCommunityAction Agenciescover over 99%of the nation'scountiesThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canprovideprenatalvitaminsThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canassist withinsuranceneedsEach summer,WIC participantsreceive Farmer'sMarket vouchersWIC incomeguidelinesare 185%FPLROMAprovides aframework forcontinuousimprovementMore than 1in 7 Iowachildren livein povertyMy Community Ridewas developed tomeet communityneeds that combatsocial influences ofhealthAll familiesandindividualsare eligiblefor CoPa1st Five DevSupport Specconnect familiesfor earlyinterventionservicesFirst timeapplicants aregiven priorityfor EmbraceapplicationsCoPa and MyCommunityRide arefunded throughMercyOneKossuth andButler are theonly countiesthat do nothave CoPaservicesUtility bills donot need to be inthe LIHEAPapplicant's nameto qualifyNICAO is oneof 16CommunityAction AgenciesinIowaNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsHS partnerswith parents toset educationalgoals forchildrenHS/EHSprovidesnutritious mealsand snacks to allchildren enrolledCrisis fundscan be usedto reconnectutilityservicesCSBG OrgStandards requiresagencies to providetraining includingROMA on anongoing basisApproximately11.1% of Iowa'spopulation livebelow thepoverty lineNICAO has55 individualsenrolled inthe RW HIVprogramMaternal Healthis now calledThe HealthyPregnancyProgramMy CommunityRide helps withtransportationneedsCommunity ActionAgencies wereestablished underthe EconomicOpportunity Act of1964NICAO'sGoverning Boardis responsible forperformingoversight dutiesfor the agencyHouseholdsmust reapplyfor LIHEAPeach yearHS automaticqualifiers includehomelessness,foster care, andSNAP benefitsBoth owner andrenter occupiedhomes areeligible forLIHEAPFamilyPlanningprovides HIVand STDtestingUnited WayHousingparticipantsstay for anaverage of 14monthsCrisis fundingcan be used forheating/coolingrepairs orreplacementsCSBG OrgStandardsrequires awritten jobdescription forall positionsFamilyPlanning canprovideconfidentialservices tominorsClients arereferred toNICAO's RW HIVprogram after apositive diagnosisfrom a medicalproviderNICAO conductsbackgroundchecks andfingerprints onall new staffWIC offersbreastfeedingpeercounselingsupportCSBG Org Standardsrequires PersonnelPolicies be reviewedby an attorney andapproved by theboard within 5 yearsFamilyPlanningprovides annualpap and pelvicexamsNICAO wasincorporatedin 1965NICAO's ClientResource Specialistscan assist withfinding resources andreferring to internaland externalprogramsNationalPerformanceIndicators (NPI's)are part of theCSBG plan andapplicationFree!Approximately27.5% of Iowafamilies liveunder 200% ofthe poverty lineVITA canamend taxreturns forclientsIncome for allhouseholdmembers mustbe counted forLIHEAPapplicationsEmbraceIowa fundsare on a firstcome firstserved basisNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsFamily Planningprovides Prep toindividuals toreduce the risk ofcontracting HIVRW HIVprogram servesclients outsidethe 9 countyservice areaThe HealthyPregnancy programprovides educationon pregnancy,labor/delivery, andinfant careNICAO has a 21memberGoverning Boardmade up of public,private and low-incomerepresentativesEmbrace Iowa is ajoint projectbetween IowaCommunity Actionand the DesMoines RegisterHS/EHSchildren receivevision, hearing,anddevelopmentalscreenings1st Fivefocuses onthe first 5years of achild's life1st Five attemptsto identifydevelopmentaldelays before achild enters schoolHead Startenrollmentis at 100%FPLFamilyPlanningprovides breastand testicularexamsWIC canprovide electricbreast pumpsto participantsin needApprovedLIHEAPapplicants willreceive a one-time award perheating seasonHS FamilyAdvocatesprovideresources andsupports tofamiliesFaDSS canservefamilies upto 225% FPL10% of HSenrollment isfor childrenwithdisabilities1st Five hasno incomerequirementsAll 1st Fivereferralscome fromprimary careprovidersRW HIVprogram assistsclients withsigning up forhealthinsuranceCommunityAction Agenciescover over 99%of the nation'scountiesThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canprovideprenatalvitaminsThe HealthyPregnancyProgram canassist withinsuranceneedsEach summer,WIC participantsreceive Farmer'sMarket vouchersWIC incomeguidelinesare 185%FPLROMAprovides aframework forcontinuousimprovementMore than 1in 7 Iowachildren livein povertyMy Community Ridewas developed tomeet communityneeds that combatsocial influences ofhealthAll familiesandindividualsare eligiblefor CoPa1st Five DevSupport Specconnect familiesfor earlyinterventionservicesFirst timeapplicants aregiven priorityfor EmbraceapplicationsCoPa and MyCommunityRide arefunded throughMercyOneKossuth andButler are theonly countiesthat do nothave CoPaservicesUtility bills donot need to be inthe LIHEAPapplicant's nameto qualifyNICAO is oneof 16CommunityAction AgenciesinIowaNICAO's CSBGfunds are usedto support theClient ResourceSpecialistsHS partnerswith parents toset educationalgoals forchildrenHS/EHSprovidesnutritious mealsand snacks to allchildren enrolledCrisis fundscan be usedto reconnectutilityservicesCSBG OrgStandards requiresagencies to providetraining includingROMA on anongoing basisApproximately11.1% of Iowa'spopulation livebelow thepoverty lineNICAO has55 individualsenrolled inthe RW HIVprogramMaternal Healthis now calledThe HealthyPregnancyProgramMy CommunityRide helps withtransportationneedsCommunity ActionAgencies wereestablished underthe EconomicOpportunity Act of1964

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