Programs

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Advocacy & Community Info

Community relationships are a critical element of integrating human services. These elements of HACAP’s efforts work toward building a sustained network of public and private organizations that promote individual and family self-sufficiency in all aspects of their lives.

Program: Child Care Nurse Consultant
Description: Child care nurse consultant provides health and safety consultation and technical assistance to child care providers.

Program: Community Development Initiative
Description: The Community Development Initiative works to link private business, local government, concerned community members and low-income individuals and help them create solutions to local unemployment or under-employment.

Program: Crisis Child Care
Description: Crisis Child Care offers safe shelter for children in during times of family crisis. Care is provided in the homes of experienced and trained providers.

Program: Embrace Iowa
Description: Embrace Iowa is an annual program that provides a benefit for up to $500 for emergency relief. Relief is awarded between December 15th and January 15th.

Program: Family Development
Description: The Family Development Program consists of trained Family Advocates that provide services designed to strengthen families which are negatively impacted by the economic downturn. The program will coordinate a series of family centered events to teach families how to maintain sound nutritional practices, child development, youth activities, and healthy relationships during stressful economic situations. The Family Development Program is funded through the ARRA.

Program: Homeless Children's Trust
Description: The Homeless Children's Trust, organized and run by volunteers, provides temporary assistance to homeless children in order to minimize the risks of educational and social failure associated with homelessness.

Program: Lead-based Paint Services
Description: According to the CDC lead poisoning is one of the most preventable child health problems today. HACAP's state certified inspectors can provide you with services to know if and where your home has lead-based paint concerns.

Program: Permanent Housing for Chronically Homeless Individuals
Description: This program is designed to provide safe long-term housing for homeless individuals currently living in places not designed for human habitation.

Program: Youth Initiative
Description: HACAP’s Youth Initiative works to create opportunities for children from families negatively impacted by the economic downturn to participate in school and after school activities, who otherwise would be unable to afford participation or equipment fees. The Initiative has a work skill development component that utilizes mentors and leaders from the community.