Twenty Iowa Counties are piloting this unique program to help meet the needs of families raising a child with developmental disability. The Program is designed to assist families in securing services and supports they identity as necessary in helping their child to remain at home. The assistance is intended to enable services and supports to not funded through other options. The family remains in control of decisions which affect their child and family. This is a parent directed program with the majority of the program advisory committee being parents. It is unique in these ways:

• Parents decide what service or support they need.
• Parents decide who provides the support
• The application process is short, simple and quick (parents helped to design the process)
• Assistance is provided to help locate additional resources, if needed.

Click Here for the Current Boone and Story County Application

You may be eligible if you:

• Live in Story or Boone County - Boone County added Sept. 2008
• Have a child with a developmental disability who is younger than 22 years
• Have a net taxable family income less than $60,000/year.

What can CAH funds provide for my child?

• Respite or child care
• Equipment such as wheelchairs, strollers, glasses, or hearing aids
• Home modifications such as ramps, bathroom grab bars, or special kitchen
• Medicine or Medical supplies.
• Travel expense to the doctor or hospital
• Special camps or recreation activities/equipment
• Counseling or training for you or your child.