Scott County Kids NEST

NEST is a parent education program with prenatal incentives designed to promote healthier mothers and babies. How you can get involved: See a health care provider, as soon as you think you are pregnant Take care of yourself and your unborn child Attend classes to learn more about pregnancy and infant care, and meet other […]

Child Care Scholarships

Scott County Kids Scholarships are available to help families finance their child care in a registered home or licensed center. Families qualify by income.

Family Connects

This program provides an assessment of all births at Genesis and health promotion visits to all families following the birth of a baby.

Preschool Scholarships

Scott County Kids Preschool scholarships are available to provide financial assistance to families for preschool expenses.

Head Start and Early Head Start

Head Start and Early Head Start provides education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.

Family Advocate

Our Special Projects Coordinator, Terry Hanson, is the central contact person for families with children who have mental healthcare needs. He is here to help link youth and families to the right mental health providers and services in Scott County.

Child Care Nurse Consultant

A Registered Nurse trained by Healthy Child Care Iowa is available to provide health and safety consultations to child care homes and centers in the area.

Bright Beginnings

Bright Beginnings is an one-to-one home visitation program encouraging healthy pregnancies and successful parenting.