Helpful Resources

Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by this condition and other birth injuries.

Child Care Aware of America works with a national network of more than 400 child care resource and referral agencies and other partners to ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable child care. - you may be eligible to receive tuition assistance. If interested, please contact Child Care Aware at (800) 424-2246 or email their team to see if you qualify.

Iowa offers Hawki health coverage for uninsured children of working families. No family pays more than $40 a month. Some families pay nothing at all. A child who qualifies for Hawki health insurance will get their health coverage through a Managed Care Organization (MCO). Call 1-800-257-8563 or email directly.

Since 1992, Central Iowa Shelter & Services’ mission is to provide low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency. Call 515-284-5719 or email directly.

Elementary school for Nevada, Iowa. Call 515-382-2383 for assistance.

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for babies, children under the age of 5, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and women who have had a baby in the last 6 months. WIC has been helping families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care agencies since 1974. Call 515-281-6650 for assistance.

CCR&R is available to assist families in selecting child care providers who best meet the needs of a child and their family. Child Care Consultants provide on-site consultation to licensed preschools, centers, nonregistered home providers and Child Development Home providers. Call 515-246-3560 for assistance.

The Nevada Public Library provides equitable access to information and services to promote enlightened citizenship, enrich personal lives, and encourage lifelong learning to all members of the community. Call 515-382-2628 or email directly.

Story County Medical Center is dedicated to promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles in our community by promoting wellness in partnership with our network of providers and other county services. Call (515) 382-2111 for assistance.

Children who are hungry often can not concentrate as well on learning. They tend to be focused on their hunger. We are very proud to have a program to help address and reduce hunger in our community. Cubbie’s Cupboard is the Nevada Community School District’s school food pantry. Call (515) 382-2751 for assistance.

The Conmunity Cupboard of Nevada, Iowa serves children, families, and seniors in our community to provide access to food. We are an equal opportunity provider. Visit us on Saturday's from 10am-11:30am to pick-up food.

On the Women's Health web site you will find information about mental health issues and how it relates to women's health. Information is also available on stress and tips to reduce everyday stress in your life. Call 800-369-2229 for assistance.

Harmony Clothing Closet is a non-profit organization in Nevada, Iowa. We provide free clothing, winter weather gear, bedding and shoes. Call (515) 207-2974 for assistance or email directly.

The Backpack Program™ is a Feeding America program and an initiative with the local elementary schools to help address childhood food insecurity in Story County. The program sends a backpack full of food home with kids in need over the weekend. Call 515-268-5142 for assistance.