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| How do I apply for the Weatherization Program? |
There are 2 ways that you can apply.
- The first is when an individual applys for the energy assistanace program (LIHEAP), the application for the Weatherization Program becomes automatically referred if the household is eligible.
- You may also apply for weatherization at anytime throughout the year by simply filling out an application and requesting Weatherization Services.
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| How do I apply for an Early Childhood Scholarship? |
Call Amy Becker at 393-7811 x 1087 or email a request to info@hacap.org for more information.
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| Does Head Start/Early Head Start serve children with disabilities? |
Yes, Head Start/Early Head Start actively recruits children with special needs/disabilities.
If your child has a diagnosed disability, please inform the HS/EHS staff at time of application and bring along a copy of your child’s most recent IEP or IFSP.
To ensure that Head Start/Early Head Start can best meet the needs of any child with a disability/special need, a meeting will be scheduled with the family, Head Start/Early Head Start staff and any other person/agency involved with the family. back to top |
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| How does child well being impact success at school? |
Medical
- Immunizations: Certain immunizations are required by Iowa law to be completed by entry of school. Can provide more information if desired…
- Well Child Check Ups: Schools may require well-child checkups for school entry and/or extracurricular activity participation.
- Lead Exposure testing: High lead exposure can cause severe brain damage and/or be lethal. It can also affect a child’s intelligence, hearing, and growth. Many children do not show signs of lead poisoning or developmental delay when diagnosed, but may show signs of lead damage later in childhood.
Dental
- Poor oral health has been related to lower school performance and may have difficulty in social relationships at school.
Nutritional
- Children can concentrate better in class if they eat balanced meals.
Mental Health
- Stress can reduce productivity and performance.
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| How long can my child stay with a respite or crisis child care provider? |
| Each child’s length of stay in the Crisis Child Care Program is determined on an individual basis, not to exceed 72 hours per placement. back to top |
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| Is Crisis Child Care like Foster Care? |
| No. Crisis Child Care Program services are voluntary, confidential, and parents retain all parental rights. No one knows your child has been placed but you. No one else may pick up your child without your express permission. back to top |
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| How widespread is hunger in Iowa? |
| In Iowa 90,000 households are food insecure, or have limited access or availability to safe and nutritious foods. America Second Harvest released a comprehensive study that found more than 23 million people in this country seek emergency food assistance each year – of those 39% are children, 11% are elderly and 64% of all emergency households include someone who is working back to top |
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| What does PACES do? |
| The PACES program strengthens the quality and expands the availability of child care for families with infants and toddlers within Linn County. back to top |
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| Does my child need to be toilet-trained before acceptance in Head Start or Early Head Start? |
| No, your child does not need to be toilet trained before acceptance into a Head Start or Early Head Start program. Each child’s rate of development is unique and the Head Start/Early Head Start staff respect these differences. Staff will work with you to assist you and your child in this process. back to top |
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| If I choose not to participate in the Care for Kids program are my Medicaid/Title 19 benefits affected? |
| No, you are still eligible for your Medicaid/Title 19 benefits. back to top |
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| My provider is ill, and I cannot miss work. Can Crisis Child Care help me? |
| While The Crisis Child Care Program understands your need to be at work, we are not funded to provide care while you are working. We will be glad to offer a list of temporary providers you may hire as a substitute for your regular caregiver. For ongoing childcare needs we will link you with HACAP’s Child Care Resource and Referral program. back to top |
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| What is Section 8 housing? |
| Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) allows eligible low-income families and individuals to obtain a tenant-voucher that allows the city, utilizing federal grant funds to pay a portion or all of their rent (based upon their income) with any remaining rent paid by the tenant. back to top |
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| Would the Weatherization Program be able to help me with a roof repair? |