North Iowa Community Action Organization's
Family Resource Center
Location: 1190 Briarstone Drive
Mason City, Iowa 50401
The Family Resource Center houses the Head Start Administration Office in Suite 1 and the FaDSS, Community Partners, and Cerro Gordo/Worth County Outreach programs in Suite 2.
Head Start Administration Office
Head Start is a Federal program for preschool children from low-income families. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. They also receive medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities also. Children in Head Start are between the ages of three and five years old. You the parent are a welcome partner with Head Start in working for your child's progress.
For further information, the telephone number at the Head Start office is 641-494-1891 or 1-866-836-3124.
Community Partners (CoPa)
Community Partners is a collaborative program with Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa that enhances self-sufficiency development services to individuals and families experiencing financial challenges. It is a "self-help" program for individuals and families in north central Iowa who are experiencing challenges or a crisis. Community Partners works with the individual/family to deal with change, deal with conflict, and reach their potential. A family development specialist individualizes the program for each family to meet their specific needs.
For further information, the telephone number for the Community Partners program is (641) 423-7766 or (800) 873-1899.
North Central Iowa FaDSS ( Fa mily D evelopment and S elf- S ufficiency)
FaDSS is a program designed to provide voluntary support services to families in PROMISE JOBS or families on FIP (Family Investment Program). FIP families receive home visits as they move from welfare to work. FaDSS helps families to address barriers and supports the family as they develop plans for their family's future.
For further information, the telephone number for the FaDSS program is (641) 423-7766 or (800) 873-1899.
Outreach
The North Iowa Community Action Outreach program at the Family Resource Center is for Cerro Gordo and Worth counties. The outreach program provides information and referral services and access to emergency financial assistance for shelter and utilities. The United Way of North Central Iowa allocates funding for Emergency Shelter Assistance, Utility Deposits, GED, and Educational Scholarships. A variety of other applications can be completed at the Family Resource Center depending on the availability of funds.
For further information, the telephone number for the Cerro Gordo/Worth Outreach office at the Family Resource Center is (641) 423-7766 or (800) 873-1899. If you are interested in contacting one of NICAO other county outreach offices - Butler, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock Kossuth, Mitchell, or Winnebago - you can call 800-873-1899 and the Family Resource Center will transfer your call. |
