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1st Five aims to increase developmental screening in primary care practices and has a referral system to support children identified as at-risk for developmental delays. 1st Five works with pediatric and family care providers to help link families to the resources and support services their child needs.

1st Five aims to increase developmental screening in primary care practices and has a referral system to support children identified as at-risk for developmental delays. 1st Five works with pediatric and family care providers to help link families to the resources and support services their child needs.

Provides both English as a Second Language classes and Citizenship classes. Co-teachers are from the refugee communities served to better understand the students’ culture and the barriers that students face while accessing community resources. The program also provides weekly conversation hours and other community-based support.

Also provides citizenship focused classes for eligible students from Burma.

Homebuyer education offers monthly workshops to help potential homeowners prepare for homeownership; one-on-one counseling is also available after completing the workshop.

Advocacy services include preparing mortgage plan, review purchase agreements, review credit reports, and assist with correcting incorrect information on credit reports.

Foreclosure prevention counseling.

Financial education.

Provides evaluation and training in work behavior skills, work performance skills, on-the-job training, job coaching and supported employment, work experience, job development, and job placement.

Offers counselors and therapists providing outpatient treatment for alcohol, drug, gambling, and tobacco use disorders.

Services include individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (M.A.T.). The program may also incorporate structured daytime activities such as educational and vocational services, social and recreational activities, 12-step meetings, family support programs, and continuing care for individuals who require intensive treatment but do not need 24-hour hospital care. Open to adolescents and adults.

Helps veterans and their family members apply for state, federal, and other benefits. Available at no cost to veterans or their families.

Services include:

- Reviewing service records and determining benefit eligibility for veterans, spouses, and dependents.

- Assisting with the accurate completion of forms.

- Transmitting completed claims to the proper state or federal officials.

- Assisting and managing both initial appeals and appeals to the Board of Veterans Affairs.

- Advising applicants with claims before the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs, including developing accurate disability claims, following VA’s requirements to assist claimants with developing claims, assisting with scheduling Compensation and Pension examinations, explaining VA Disability rating criteria, and facilitating correspondence between VA and veteran claimant.

Provides an outreach programs seeking to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Provides water, sewer, storm water, and trash and recycling services to city residents.

Offers public pools in various locations throughout the Des Moines area. Swimming lessons and other programs are available at each location for individuals ages 6 months to adults 16 and older. A variety of sessions will be offered at variety of times, including Baby and Me, Preschool Swim, Learn-To-Swim Levels 1 - 5, Adult Lessons and Private Lessons.

Visit website to register for swimming lessons https://secure.rec1.com/IA/des-moines-parks-and-recreation/catalog

Offers in-person outpatient partial hospitalization programs (PHP) for adults, for treatment of substance use disorders.

The length of the program is individualized to a person’s specific needs. Individuals typically meet about 20 to 24 hours per week (four to five hours per day) in a structured setting for a few weeks.

Group counseling allows for connection and opportunities to develop healthy coping strategies and learn from others navigating similar challenges.

Permanent supportive housing rental units for single men and male veterans. Free housing units for Life Changing, 12 step recovery, and vocational work program clients.

Housing includes all meals, utilities, furnishings, and a land line telephone. Other building and unit amenities available.