HOPES: Healthy Opportunities for                                      Parents to Experience Success

Home visitation program for pregnant women and families with newborns

• Free and voluntary!
• Provided by the Siouxland District Health Department and Lutheran Services in Iowa
• Part of a nationwide initiative called Healthy Families America
• Program is designed to empower families to become and remain healthy and strong

 HOPES does...

Our experienced and trained workers can offer your family support and education during pregnancy and after the birth of your baby.

• Connect parents to resources in our community
• Monitor your child's growth and development
• Help parents to problem solve

"It has helped me a lot with my baby, my family, with advice, and I highly recommend it. It is a beautiful experience."         -Local HOPES parent

What can my Family Support Specialist offer me?

A Family Support Specialist offers information and support on:

• Pregnancy and birth
• Breastfeeding
• Parenting skills
• Infant care
• Parent-child interaction
• Baby growth and development
• Keeping your baby healthy
• Teaching age-appropriate behavior for your children
• Activities to do with your child
• Budgeting
• Mental health screenings
• Continuing your education
• Seeking employment
• Locating quality childcare
• Accessing community services

...and much more!

Our workers are here to help your newborn have a healthy start in life.

 What can my Family Support Specialist do for my baby?

Your Family Support Specialist will offer practical information on:

• Preparing for baby's arrival
• Helping you learn to recognize your baby's needs
• Helping you understand normal baby development

Parenting in our society can be stressful, especially for new parents. HOPES can provide you with healthy and positive parenting years.

HOPES is funded by SHIP (Woodbury County Early Childhood Iowa) and Iowa Health and Human Services Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. 

HOPES: Siouxland District Health Department

1014 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA 51105

Contact us: 712-279-6119

Our website: www.siouxlandistricthealth.org

Business Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Download the printable HOPES brochure: English (PDF)  Spanish (PDF)