Healthy Start
Support throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

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Healthy Start & Empowerment provides case management to families in Polk County who are pregnant or have a child up to the age of six. Services include the following:
- Home visits
- Prenatal, postpartum and parenting education
- Child development screenings and education
- Prenatal depression screenings and referrals
- Support groups
- Referrals to community resources and support in accessing services.
Referrals can be made by a physician, social worker, family member or friend. Individuals may also self-refer. To request more information about Healthy Start and to see if you qualify, call (515) 558-9946 or fill out the form below.