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Supplemental nutrition program for infants, children up to the age of 5, and women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have had a baby in the last 6 months. Provides education, resources and support to pregnant and postpartum women.

In-home residential services designed to develop and maintain skills ranging from personal care to protective oversight. Residential habilitation is an around-the-clock service in a group home setting or Extended Family Home/Shared Living. Risk services provides extra training and clinical staff involvement.

**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**

Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.

Curtis House is a 3-5 bed residential facility for adults with intellectual disabilities offering 24 hour care, meals and activities. The home is Medicaid certified for HCBS ID Waiver services.

Provides Volunteer Advocates who are trained to assist children impacted by the child welfare system due to abuse and/or neglect.

Volunteers ensure that children involved in the child welfare system have a voice that advocates for their best interest.

Advocates for children in hopes of finding permanent homes while providing critical resources and recommendations.

Works with other professionals to ensure that necessary services are provided.

Reports to the court and speaks up for the child's best interests before the judge.

Works with a child until they are placed in a safe, permanent home.

Maintains official real estate documents, contracts, articles of incorporation, partnerships, state tax liens, military records, birth, divorce and death records. Offers fishing, ATV, Boat and Snowmobile licenses/renewals and a Passport acceptance facility and photo service. Military Records for tax exemptions and benefits also available. Can also offer marriage licenses and certificates. 

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS: mortgages, deeds and contracts, assignments, releases, plats and surveys, easements, State and Federal tax liens.

Therapy services offered at the office or within the home to best meet the needs of the client. The intensity and duration of treatment varies substantially depending on the presenting problems or difficulties. Therapists may assist with various difficulties, including family issues associated with raising youth with severe behavioral problems, aggression, hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, withdrawal behaviors, and suicidal ideation. Therapists are also qualified to treat all major mental health issues.

Typical referral issues:

- Symptoms of Abuse/Neglect.

- Suicidal Thoughts/Attempts.

- Juvenile Behavioral Problems.

- Drug/Alcohol Issues.

- Mental Health of Emotional Disruptions.

- Family Relationship Problems.

- Parenting Skills Development.

- School Problems.

- Independent Living Skills Training.

- Social Skills Training.

Coordinated Entry is the front door to homeless services. It is the first point of contact for those who need housing assistance. It provides guidance to anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct support and housing programs most appropriate to their situation. PROACTIVE AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS STREET OUTREACH: collaborate with local partners to meet individuals and families experiencing homelessness where they are and offer assistance in camps and on the street. LIBRARY OUTREACH: regular hours at libraries in Ames, Boone and Marshalltown where people experiencing homelessness can meet with a case worker and work on a housing plan. EMERGENCY SHELTER: short-term emergency shelter and housing support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Provides food, financial education, and health and wellbeing assistance. LONG-TERM PROGRAMS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: client-focused services based on the degree of need and the severity of barriers individual/families are facing. Will help clients secure affordable housing and provide the tools needed to overcome financial barriers and maintain a permanent home. Individualized support services, including life skills counseling, employment assistance, budgeting and financial literacy, and community resources referrals are also provided. CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES: connects clients to various external programs and community resources to help them achieve sustainable, healthy outcomes.

Provides vaccines free of charge for eligible persons 18 years of age and younger. In addition, vaccines are offered free of charge for person 19 and older that are eligible for the Vaccines for Adults program.

CG Public Health works to address barriers, educate providers on vaccinations and provide vaccine recommendations for school-age children. CG Public Health also conducts annual vaccination audits with schools and childcare centers to review compliance with vaccine requirements.

Provides childcare and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks-5 years of age. 

Works with primary care providers who identify social/emotional or developmental concerns, family stressors, or caregiver depression during well child medical exams. If a condition is identified, the family is referred to a support specialist who provides care coordination. Specialists may provide referrals for developmental screening, mental health or behavioral health services, or other needs, and will monitor the family's progress.

Offers a variety of items available for check out, including books, DVDs, audio books, art prints, and a digital collection of databases, e-books, and e-audio, free public access computers, wireless Internet, readers advice and reference, and paid services such as printing, faxing, and copying. 

Provides an educationally based after-school/out-of-school programs for students grades K-12 focused on increasing math and reading proficiency, increasing school attendance, as well as decreasing suspensions (in and out of school) and system involvement. This is accomplished through literacy/reading and math classes, individualized homework assistance, career exploration and planning, plus one-to-one and group tutoring sessions. Students are provided instruction by certified teachers, as well as enrichment activities and other social and emotional supports by academic intervention specialists.

Offers law enforcement services to the Audubon County area. Issues gun/firearm permits, runs requested background checks, and manages the county Jail.

Provides programs and promote the protection of children from abuse.

Provides health legal services that helps individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed. Can also assist with medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare), establishing powers of attorney, nursing home discharges, helping family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones, and helping people with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.