Program Spotlight on United Way 2-1-1
updated February 25, 2010
We've all heard about the 2-1-1 call center, but do you know which HACAP employees work for the call center? Are you aware that HACAP collaborates with other agencies to run the call center? Read on to find out so much more! [Full Story]
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Program Spotlight on the Food Reservoir
updated February 25, 2010
HACAP’s Food Reservoir does SO MUCH MORE than simply house food! Read on to find out about some of the amazing things that they’ve been up to lately, along with the amazing things that they do on a daily basis! [Full Story]
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FOCUS ON SAFETY: Ergonomics
updated February 25, 2010
How many of us realize that the things we do every day – things like sitting in our chairs and typing at our computers – can actually be harmful if we aren’t cautious? Jeff Johnson, from HACAP's Health and Safety Committee, shares thoughts on ergono [Full Story]
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4th St Diner Christmas Tree
updated December 28, 2009
Linda Lough, Rural Senior Services Program Manager, would like to thank Peg Schott and Zelda Bower for their help with the 4th Street Diner Christmas Tree... [Full Story]
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HACAP Partners with 2010 Census
updated September 23, 2009
DID YOU KNOW... The U.S. Constitution requires a head count of all citizens once every 10 years? The count determines the distribution of more than $300 billion annually of government funding for community services? You are an intregal part of the [Full Story]
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Operation Backpack Grows in HACAP Service Area
updated August 21, 2009
HACAP's Operation Backpack Program began in 2008 with 50 students at Polk Elementary in Cedar Rapids. This year it is expanding to include many more students in HACAP's service area. What is Operation Backpack and how can you help? [Full Story]
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Child Health Concerns Remain After Flood
updated February 03, 2009
Approximately 1,250 children under age six lived in the flood affected areas of Linn County. Child health advocates estimate that over 200 of these children may experience on-going anxiety, depression and other behaviorial changes as a result of the [Full Story]
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Three PACES Providers Earn National Recognition
updated September 15, 2008
Three Linn County family child care providers have earned national accreditation through the National Association for Family Child Care. Saundra Dygert, Vicki Early, and Amy Speed all achieved NAFCC Accreditation in June of 2008. [Full Story]
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I-Smile Dental Home Project update
updated January 24, 2008
A mere six months after it’s inception the I-Smile Dental Home Project has delivered significant accomplishments toward it’s goal of providing a dental home for every child in Linn County, ages 12 and under, who is receiving Medicaid. [Full Story]
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QECE Scholarships
updated January 21, 2008
HACAP’s Quality Early Childhood Environments Program (QECE) has begun an Early Childhood Scholarship Program in Linn County to assist parents in meeting the cost for a quality pre-kindergarten educational experience for their children. [Full Story]
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PACES Opens Jones County Office
updated January 21, 2008
HACAP’s Provider and Child Education Services program (PACES) has expanded services into Jones County. The new PACES outreach office is located at the Jones County Resource Center at 100 Park Avenue in Anamosa. [Full Story]
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National Radon Action Month
updated January 11, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month. Here is some important information about radon and health to pass along to you, your co-workers who do not have computer access, and your family.
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Iowa Poverty Rates Increase
updated January 10, 2008
A recent report by the United States Census Bureau reveals that poverty in Iowa increased between 2000 and 2005. 308,713 Iowans were in poverty in 2005, a 30% increase during the five year period.
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