Iowa Health Departments
The Iowa Department of Health is an excellent resource to help you find programs dealing with health and nutrition, pregnancy, insurance and other programs for pregnant woman and for children. Below we have provided the website link and contact information for the Department of Health in Iowa.
Health Departments in Iowa
Iowa Department of Health
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319-0075
Phone: 1-(515)-281-7689
Health Departments in Other States
Click here to find health departments in other states
Additional Areas of Interest
Iowa child nutrition programs include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs.
Iowa Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.
Iowa Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.
Iowa WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.
Iowa Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.
Iowa child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.
Iowa Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you
Government Assistance Programs
As part of our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself we have created a huge database of information we feel you will find helpful. Please click the following link to see our list of government assistance programs.