Community Care
 

Community Care is a voluntary service provided through a contract with the Iowa Department of Human Services.  The purpose is to strengthen families by building on the family's resources and developing supports for the family in their community.

The general goals are to keep children in the family safe, keep the family intact, and prevent the need for further intervention from the Department of Human Services, by building long-term linkages to community-based resources.

Specific Goals of Community Care:

• Reduce concerns for families that create stress and negatively impact relationship between family members.
• Partner with families to improve relationships within the family and build connections in their community.
• Provide contacts and services that meet the family's needs.
• Meet the cultural needs of families through better matching of service providers.
• Develop support systems for families to increase the resources they have available to reduce stressors the family may be experiencing.

Community Care Resources

Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc. has compiled a list of resources in each Iowa county that may be of assistance while working within the Community Care program.  The resources provided on this web site are informational only and are not endorsed in any way by the Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.   To view a list of available resources by Iowa County, click here:

Who is Eligible to Receive Services?

The Community Care Program works directly with families who are referred by the Department of Human Services to reduce safety and risk concerns.

Families who agree to accept services will meet with a Community Care Manager to determine how best to meet each child and family's specific needs.  Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc. will strive to serve all families and meet their unique cultural needs, including those with limited English proficiency.