1st Five
1st Five is a public-private partnership bridging primary care and public health services in Iowa. The 1st Five model supports health providers in the earlier detection of social-emotional and developmental delays and family risk-related factors in children birth to years old and coordinates referrals, interventions and follow-up.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
African Violet Foundation
Fairfield, IA 52556
Allergy/Pediatric Pulmonology
Catherine Durflinger ARNP
509 N Madison
Bloomfield, IA 52537
641-664-2145
Fax:
American Home Finding Association
Individual, family, and marriage counseling. Counseling for unwed parents. Adoption services. Emergency Shelter Care for adolescents and girls group home. Title XIX not accepted.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
800-290-0876
American Red Cross
Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Emergency disaster response, 24-hour armed forces emergency services, health and safety classes. Check their website or call to find upcoming blood drives in the area.
Des Moines, IA 50312
319-393-3500
877-272-7337
Boy Scouts of America
Provides boys (7-18 years of age) an effective program designed to build desirable qualities of character, to train in responsibilities of participating citizenship and to develop better physical fitness.
Des Moines, IA 50321
Cambridge Little Achievers Center
Fairfield, IA 52556
Child Care Nurse Consultants - Jefferson County Public Health
Fairfield, IA 52556
Community Child Care Center
Fairfield, IA 52556
Department of Correctional Services
Fairfield, IA 52556
Domestic Violence Intervention Program/Rape Victim Advocacy Program
24 Hour crisis hotline for those affected by domestic and sexual violence. Free and confidential services, immediate police & hospital intervention for domestic violence and sexual assault, domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy, support groups, confidential shelter, individual counseling, public & school education, child advocacy. Service coordinators available to meet in local communities.
24 Hour Hotline TTY & Interpretation services available.
1105 S. Gilbert Ct.
Iowa City, IA 52240
800-373-1043
Emergency Shelter Care
Emergency Shelter Care is designed to service up to 10 individuals and is a licensed co-ed facility. Residents at the Shelter are school age up to 18 years of age. These individuals are placed due to a family or personal crisis. The average stay is less than 30 days while the family, social worker and/or juvenile court considers placements options. Families and youth can make a self-referral, however appropriate written authorization must be obtained from a parent, guardian, or juvenile court in order to remain. The Shelter is funded through a contract with the Iowa Department of Human Services. Residents are given daily responsibilities, participate in group discussions, have planned recreational activities, and attend school when in session.
Agency, IA 52530
Family Crisis Center
Serves Appanoose, Davis, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, Wapello, and Wayne. Helps victims to find safety and resources to live violence free. The FCC no longer operates a shelter, but they do provide safe housing in scattered sites throughout our service area.
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-464-8340
Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 800-270-1620
Ottumwa, IA 52501
800-464-8340
First Resources Corporation
Appointments can be made through the Fairfield or Ottumwa offices. Individual and family counseling, sexual abuse treatment therapy, play therapy, foster care and adoption services, juvenile justice services, school-based services, independent living services. In-home substance abuse treatment services are also available. Also provides supportive and vocational services for adults with mental and/or physical disabilities. Fosters independence through community living skills, supported employment, supported community services, and residential services. Residential services include home and community-based services and community-supported apartment living arrangement.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Girl Scouts - Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. For all girls ages 5 to 17, and adult volunteers, 18 and older.
West Burlington, IA 52655
Greater Prairie Area Education Agency
Fairfield, IA 52556
HAWK-I
Health insurance for eligible children at no-cost or low-cost. Assists in payments for doctor visits, hospital stays, prescriptions, well-child visits, immunization, dental services, vision services and more.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Iowa Aftercare Services Network
Voluntary services and support offered through the Iowa Aftercare Services Network (IASN) are designed to help foster care alumni ages 18 – 23 move toward stability and self-sufficiency in six key areas: education, employment, housing, health, life skills, and relationships. Participants meet at least twice monthly with a Self-Sufficiency Advocate (SSA) who partners with youth to help them address barriers and develop skills to achieve their individual goals. In addition, needs-based financial support is available to youth who qualify for the Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) program.
Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral
Maintains lists of current licensed/registered child care providers and provides information on choosing
quality child care. Helps current registered providers with information, training, and resources such as
childcare food programs, equipment and supplies for their business.
Davenport Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Iowa Domestic Violence Hotline
24-hour crisis line. Provides help to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide, human trafficking and other violent crimes.
Iowa Health & Human Services
Keosauqua Hours: by appointment only.
Fairfield hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility: Available with regard to income in Economic Assistance Programs and without regard to income in the Service Programs. Economic Programs: FIP (Family Investment Program), Food Stamps, Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Child Care Assistance. Service Programs: Family Centered Services, Foster Care Services, Foster Home/Adoption Licensing. Child Abuse: Assessments, Investigations & Dependent Adult Evaluation, Children and Adult Waiver Programs, Protective Child Care.
Suite 100
Fairfield, IA 52556
800-642-6249
Iowa Home Care
Iowa Home Care offers one-on-one in home nursing services for children with special medical needs up to 24 hours per day and In home service for individuals recovering from an accident, injury or illness at home. Other services offered are medical care, personal care, rehabilitation services, and homemaking services. In addition to other services and types of care, they monitor respiratory, cardiovascular, GI, GU, neurological and integumentary systems.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Juvenile Court Services
Locations:
406 Dodge St., Keosauqua, IA 52565
Phone: 319-293-3426
304 South Maple, Fairfield, IA 52556
Phone: 641-472-3012
Keo Kids Daycare
Home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Keosauqua. The director offers programs for a variety of ages including infants, preschoolers, and school age. Daily care is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
Optimae Life Services
Hours: Mondays - Fridays, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Van Buren County Contact:
Holly Gegogeine, Director
Phone: 641-233-8531
Fairfield, IA 52556
Sieda Neighborhood Resource Center
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fairfield, IA 52556
Sieda Neighborhood Resource Center (Community Action Agency)
Summer hours: May 1 - Sept. 30, Monday, 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Winter hours: Oct. 1 - April 30, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Christmas for Kids: Apply at the Keosauqua Sieda office. Must meet income guidelines.
- Child Development/Head Start: Center-based preschool meets (4) days per week, nutritious meals/snacks, health screenings, field trips, referrals, literacy/education needs, services/referrals for children with special needs, limited transportation provided. Must meet income guidelines or special needs criteria.
- Behavioral Health & Treatment Services
- Housing Stabilization Resource Center: Information & application for any Sieda program
including LiHEAP (heat assistance), weatherization, utility bill assistance, budget counseling. Includes information & referral to other service agencies. - FDSS (Family Development & Self-Sufficiency): a trained family development specialist works intensively with families to stabilize and assist them to become self-sufficient. Work is done in-home through regular visits. Tools used are assessments, goal setting activities, support, advocacy, group meetings, special needs assistance and referrals to community resources.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
641-683-6747 - Behavioral Health Counselor
800-622-8340
Teen Line
Health information and referrals for teens with topics such as: health, eating/weight concerns, relationships, violence, AIDS/HIV, drug or alcohol use, sexual relationships, birth control and pregnancy, stress, and sexually transmitted diseases.
800-852-8336
Van Buren County Child Abuse Prevention Council & SAFE Coalition
The mission of the Van Buren County Child Abuse Prevention Council is to prevent child abuse and strengthen children and families by providing and enhancing service programs that provide family support and education; promoting child safety and preventing child abuse; educating the public about child abuse and its prevention; encouraging community involvement; advocating; and participating in and promoting collaborative and unduplicated efforts that strengthen families to protect and nurture children.
The Van Buren County SAFE Coalition seeks to stimulate community involvement to promote responsible behaviors among youth and adults; leading to SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment) and healthy communities.
Meetings held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 p.m at the VBCH Community Services Center (via Zoom)
Keosauqua, IA 52565
Van Buren County Community Services - General Assistance
Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
General Assistance: must meet income and resource guidelines in order to receive County Medical Assistance. Also provides assistance with utilities, rent, food, clothing, funeral expenses, & transportation when all other sources have been exhausted.
Salvation Army: Providing immediate, but temporary emergency assistance that is not provided by another area agency. Types of crisis assistance is: transient meals, lodging, car repairs, gas, and medications.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
Van Buren County Hospital Child Care Center
Located in the Community Services Center North of Van Buren County Hospital. Licensed Child Care Center - ages 6 weeks to 12 yrs.
- Weekly, daily, hourly rates
- Age-specific activities
- Emphasis on skill development through creative play
- Before and after school care.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
308 Mulberry St.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
Van Buren County Hospital Child Health Specialty Clinics
Cheryll Jones ARNP, CPNP, FAAP serves Iowa children and youth, birth through 21 years of age, who have, or are at risk of having, a special healthcare need. These special healthcare needs can include; chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes, behavioral or developmental disorders, and more complex medical needs. Services in Keosauqua at the Community Services Center on the first Tuesday of each month. Call for more information.
Van Buren County Youth Leadership Council
Middle school and high school youth led group that meets 1-2 times a month to participate in activities surrounding tobacco, nicotine, drug, and alcohol prevention. Meetings held at the Van Buren County Community Middle School/High School.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
Van Buren Parents as Teachers (VBPAT)
VBPAT is a free early learning evidence-base program, designed to enhance child development and school achievement through; personal in-home visits, developmental screenings, group connections and community resources. VBPAT offers a NEST education program for pregnant women and for families with children under 3 years old. The NEST program offers incentives that allow families to earn points to be used in the NEST store for items such as: diapers, wipes, books, puzzles and other essential needs.
308 Mulberry St.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
800-221-6276
Disclaimer: This information was provided by community agencies. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. To contact the VBCH Complex Care Office, please call 319-293-8744.