1st Five

1st Five- Healthy Mental Development in the 1st Five Years... is a free and voluntary short-term program that helps coordinate referrals, interventions, and follow-up services for families. The 1st Five program supports health care providers in administering accredited developmental screening to support early detection of developmental delays and family risk factors in children from birth to their fifth birthday.

 

A knowledgeable 1st Five Developmental Support Specialist Family Worker provides holistic family support, helping families meet their needs and overcome barriers to accessing resources.

 

The client must have a primary care physician referral.  Fax Referrals to:  (712) 377-6165

 

Serving: Calhoun, Hamilton, Hardin, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster & Wright Counties

Categories :   Education, Family Services, Parenting, Youth Services

Phone Number :    712.298.6292

Website :   https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/child-adolescent-health/1st-five-childhood-screenings

Contact Person :   Meredith Mickelson

Contact Email :   mmickelson@udmo.com

Services :   care coordination, Education, Family Support Services

Referral/Registration Process :   Other

Other Referral Process:   Must be referred by a primary care physician