YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM

Services Provided

Home Visits include building parenting skills; learning about child development; informal counseling; and area advocacy and referrals

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
Groups
- Young Mom Support Group
  - Transportation and Childcare Provided
- Play Group
  - Transportation provided

Eligibility

Young parents under 23 years old (Includes pregnant and parenting youth).
Must be pregnant or have a child between the ages of 0 – 5.
Family support services available to residents of Johnson County only.
Services are voluntary.

Referrals

Referrals are welcomed from a variety of sources including community agencies and directly from young parents.
Contact United Action for Youth at 319-338-7518 and ask receptionist to make a referral to the Young Parent Program.
For more information contact Ally Hanten