Programs, Training, and Outreach Activities
1st Five is an
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) program to support primary care providers in the early detection of social-emotional delays, developmental delays, and family risk-related factors in Iowa children 0-5 years old. 1st Five is a public-private partnership bridging primary care and public health. CHSC is working with Iowa HHS to provide assistance to primary care providers in Iowa's 88 1st Five counties. CHSC medical consultants offer peer coaching...
Early ACCESS is Iowa's system of early intervention for infants and toddlers with a developmental delay or diagnosed condition that could lead to a developmental delay. CHSC provides service coordination, nutrition services, and health assessments for children 0-3 years old enrolled in Early ACCESS. More information can be found on the
Iowa Family Support Network website. For information about CHSC Early ACCESS services contact CHSC Early ACCESS Liaison,
Tonya...
CHSC Family Navigators are staff members who are also the parent or primary caregiver of a child with special health care needs. They work with families to provide emotional support, systems navigation, and connections to community resources. What We Do Offer Emotional Support Listen to concerns, frustrations, and fears Celebrate successes Help families build upon their strengths Support the development of advocacy skills Recognize and strengthen natural supports Navigate Health, Educational, and Social Service Systems Appointment and referral assistance Attend meetings and appointments at...
Celebrate 10 Years of Family Leadership and Advocacy- Join us September 12! We are thrilled to invite the public to a special celebration marking 10 years of Iowa Family Leadership Training Institute (IFLTI)! Over the past decade, more than 100 graduates have stepped forward as advocates, changemakers and supporters—creating lasting impact for children and youth with special health care needs and their families across Iowa and beyond. Join us on Friday, September 12, 2025 1:30-3:30 pm Rembolt Room, Center for Disabilities and Development 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City Virtual option available...
In the medical world, the word "transition" refers to preparing youth for the experience of becoming consumers of adult heath care. Child Health Specialty Clinics has developed resources for parents and caregivers and youth and young adults to prepare them for the process of transitioning from pediatric to adult health care. Transition to Adult Health Care Handbooks
Transition to Adult Care - Complete...
The goal of the Iowa Pediatric Mental Health Collaborative is to increase access to pediatric mental health services through workforce development, access to resources, and telehealth-based behavioral health integration into pediatric primary care in Iowa.
Webinars for Providers At least six webinars are held each year for primary care and community-based providers on topics related to children's mental health. CMEs and CEUs are available. Click...
The Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program (RAP) provides community-based clinical consultation, multidisciplinary care planning recommendations, and family to family support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Click
here to download the RAP Referral Form. RAP team members who work with families include advanced registered nurse practitioners, registered nurses and family navigators. They use standardized tools to identify children...
