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CHILDREN AT HOME | EVERYSTEP

3000 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50317

Eligibility

Family must reside in the state of Iowa, family must include a child with a disability, which is defined as an individual who is less than age 22 and meets the definition of developmental disability, family's intent is to secure those services and supports that would enable the child to remain living in the family home, and the family's federal net (not gross) taxable income for the most recent tax year is less than $60,000

Required documents

Full application is required, for some requests additional documents are needed

Hours

Mon 8 am - 6 pm Tue 8 am - 6 pm Wed 8 am - 6 pm Thu 8 am - 6 pm Fri 8 am - 6 pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Application can be found on the Iowa Family Support Network's website, families can also request an application to be mailed by calling or emailing

Fees

None to apply to the program

Service area

Iowa

Description

Offers help to families caring for a child with a disability by providing financial assistance for items or services not covered by other programs. Contact an Intake and Referral Specialist with any questions as to whether an item/service is allowable. Examples include special adaptive devices, out-of-area travel expenses, nutritional supplements, respite care or educational seminars for caregivers, special camps and items to make your home safe or more accessible for your child.

Providing organization

EVERYSTEP

Offers a variety of programs to help both children and adults.