CHILDREN AT HOME | EVERYSTEP
Offers help to families caring for a child with a disability by providing financial assistance for items or services not covered by other programs. Contact an Intake and Referral Specialist with any questions as to whether an item/service is allowable. Examples include special adaptive devices, out-of-area travel expenses, nutritional supplements, respite care or educational seminars for caregivers, special camps and items to make your home safe or more accessible for your child.
Physical Address
3000 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50317
Hours
Mon 8 am - 6 pm; Tue 8 am - 6 pm; Wed 8 am - 6 pm; Thu 8 am - 6 pm; Fri 8 am - 6 pm;
Voice
Fax
(515) 558-9994
Application process
Application can be found on the Iowa Family Support Network's website, families can also request an application to be mailed by calling or emailing
Fee
None to apply to the program
Required documents
Full application is required, for some requests additional documents are needed
Eligibility
Family must reside in the state of Iowa, family must include a child with a disability, which is defined as an individual who is less than age 22 and meets the definition of developmental disability, family's intent is to secure those services and supports that would enable the child to remain living in the family home, and the family's federal net (not gross) taxable income for the most recent tax year is less than $60,000
Languages
English, Spanish
Service area
Iowa
Agency info
EVERYSTEP
Offers a variety of programs to help both children and adults.