Information for Providers

Resources:

Geographically Indexed Resources:

• Locations for assistance with pregnancy, child birth and child health

For Nutritional assistance:

• WIC General Information
• WIC Agency List

For assistance with pregnancy, child birth, and care of the child

• Maternal Health Resources
• Newborn and Infant Health Resources
• Child and Adolescent Health Resources
• Family Planning Resources

Other Resources:

• Options for Unplanned Pregnancy 
• Local public health agencies list
• Services to enhance financial stability
• Healthcare Providers List
• Iowa Family Support Network
• DHS List of child care centers
• Safe Haven Information 
• Planning your Future ​
• Iowa 211: 2-1- 1 is a three-digit helpline that connects anyone with local support and resources. Professionals are trained to quickly assess a caller’s needs and identify the best solution. 2-1- 1 is free, confidential, and available any time. 
• Iowa Healthy Families Line 1-800-369-2229 for education and referrals to community resources
• Women enrolled in Medicaid can also contact the Medicaid Managed Care organization (MCO) that they belong to and request information about assistance with pregnancy, delivery and child health information.  The three MCOs in Iowa are AmeriHealth, Amerigroup and UnitedHealthcare. The number for the MCO is on your insurance card.

Information about abortion procedures and commonly associated risks

• General Abortion Information - University of Michigan
• Common First Trimester Abortion Procedures 
• Common Second Trimester Abortion Procedures 

Adoption Resources

We encourage you to work with your local health care provider to identify reliable adoption counselors.  Maternal and Child Health agencies and Family Planning agencies in your community can help you locate a counselor.  The links for the Maternal and Child Health agencies and Family Planning agencies are located on the website.

We have provided general information links here for you.

Adoption Information 

Child Adoption Resources 

American Adoptions 

Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association

DHS Foster Care and Adoption Information

References:

Reference List