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Maternal Health provides information about what to expect during pregnancy, including how to deal with physical and emotional changes and advice to prepare for the arrival of the new baby. Can also provide vitamins and help with locating health care providers. Child and Adolescent Health coordinates free dental services, including screenings and fluoride varnishes. Can also perform blood lead testing and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.

Also can perform blood lead testing, developmental screenings and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.

Help veterans, seniors, and persons with disabilities with household items including furniture and bedding, hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs (including motorized), shower chairs, commodes and adult hygiene items. In addition, Carol's Closet can help families with newborn baby clothes to size 6 children's clothes, diapers, new cribs and car seats, baby essentials, and household items including dishes, furniture and bedding. Carol's Closet also has a handicap accessible van and standing lift for loan with a donation.

Offers health care services for women veterans of all ages. Primary care providers specialize in women’s health, including specialists in gynecology, obstetrics, female urology, oncology, medicine, radiology, surgery, and breast illness.

Parenting programs for parents of children 2-5 years old, 6-16 years old, ADD/ADH/ADHD children, and Spanish speaking parents - La Crianiza Practica Le Los Hijos, Ninos.

Classes held in various locations.

Offers a free and confidential crisis line for veterans. Can also help with local suicide prevention coordinators, who can connect veterans to ongoing counseling and services in their area. 

Offers a free and confidential crisis line for veterans. Can also help with local suicide prevention coordinators, who can connect veterans to ongoing counseling and services in their area. 

Provide eligible preschool children with a comprehensive program that focuses on early childhood education and development, health, nutrition, and parent involvement. Head Start has preschool options for 3 and 4 year old children. Many locations partner with local schools to provide full day service, transportation, and easier transitions to Kindergarten.

Early Head Start, birth to 3 years old, have similar comprehensive services as Head Start.

Provides utility assistance to those in need (OPPD, MUD, and Black Hills Energy). Applicants are encouraged to call to check on utility assistance availability.

Offers comprehensive programs and housing for young women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Provides housing, counseling, education and career support, life skills, nutrition and health care support, Christ-centered community, referrals for other human services, and specialized education on the options of parenting or placing for adoption.

Not an emergency shelter.

A comprehensive community college offering career and technical, transfer degrees, diplomas, and certificates designed to support a wide range of educational and career goals. The college serves recent high school graduates, adult learners, youth and individuals seeking to advance or change careers. NICC provides High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation/testing programs that help students build the knowledge and skills comparable to a high school education. The college also offers English as a Second Language (ESOL) programs to support non-native speakers in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary for success in academic, professional, and community settings. In addition, the college delivers workforce training, continuing education and short-term credential programs aligned with regional industry needs, helping students quickly gain in-demand skills and enter or advance in the workforce. 

Website that provides discount cards for prescription drugs, able to be used in most pharmacies.

Individuals may print out their discount card through the website and show it to their pharmacist at time of payment for a discount on eligible medication.

Average savings from discount cards range between 10% - 80% off.

Furnace repair for homeowners only.

Provides a discount program for families to receive 50–75% off recreational activities offered through Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Activities include swimming lessons, family swim passes, bike rentals, boat rentals, youth sports programs, shelters, garden plots and a variety of others.