Stork's Nest / Family Nest - Winterset, Iowa
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The Stork’s Nest and Family Nest offer the opportunity to earn needed children’s items and prenatal and parenting education. It is an educationally-based incentive program with the goal of improving the overall health and well-being of families in Madison County.
Any pregnant woman or mother whose income meets certain guidelines and who lives in Madison County can enroll in this program.
Trained Stork’s Nest/Family Nest Point Managers can register women to begin earning points for healthy behaviors and trade these points for needed baby items.
Healthy behaviors/activities include:
- Prenatal doctor’s visits
- Educational classes and support groups
- Well Child Check Ups
- WIC enrollment and education
- School Attendance
- Smoking Cessation
- Breastfeeding
- Postpartum Checkups
Stork’s Nest and Family Nest participants can use their points for needed baby items such as:
- Infant and Toddler Clothing
- Car Seats
- Diapers
- Breast Pumps
- Baby Hygiene Products
- Car Seats
- Cribs
- Playpens
- Children’s Books
If you would like to make a donation or would like more information about our program, please contact:
Sue Renfrow, Executive Director
Family Directions of Iowa
1211 Vine Street
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
515-255-9490
