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HOPES: New Parent Program

What is the HOPES New Parent Program?

A voluntary in-home program to offer prenatal support and education to women during and after pregnancy. The program is completely Free.

What is a Family Support Worker?

This is the person who will offer ongoing support, information and education. The FSW understands the questions and stresses you have as a parent. She/he will share in your joys and successes in parenting.

What Services are offered by the HOPES program?

Basic infant care education
Child development education
Assistance in teaching children appropriate behavior
Referrals to medical providers
Referrals to community resources
Depression screenings (post-natal)
Transportation to well baby check-ups
Activities to do with baby
Assistance in managing household

How do families become part of HOPES New Parent Program?

Families can enroll in HOPES

By calling 515-432-6034 or by email: chris.rubino@lsiowa.org
Receiving a referral from human service agencies, health professionals, churches, schools, counselors, or clergy.

For more information on programs provided by Lutheran Services in Iowa please see our website at http://www.lsiowa.org.