YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM
Services Provided
Home Visits include building parenting skills; learning about child development; informal counseling; and area advocacy and referrals
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Home Health Program includes a Nurse Practitioner (UI College of Nursing Partnership) that provides home visits for well child checks, acute care visits, and prescriptions
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Groups
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Young Mom Support Group
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Transportation and Childcare Provided
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Play Group
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Transportation provided
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Eligibility
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Young parents under 25 years old (Includes pregnant and parenting youth).
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Must be pregnant or have a child between the ages of 0 – 5.
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Family support services available to residents of Johnson County only.
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Services are voluntary.
Referrals
- Referrals are welcomed from a variety of sources including community agencies and directly from young parents.
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Contact United Action for Youth at 319-338-7518 and ask receptionist to make a referral to the Young Parent Program.
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For more information contact Miranda Bronicki-Dopp