We provide support, resources, and referrals to families with children attending in the Iowa City Community School District. All programs and services are free of charge and available to ICCSD families.

• Assist with e-registration
• Assist with free and reduced lunch applications
• Provide crisis management and de-escalation intervention
• Encourage parents to be actively involved in their children’s education
• Provide support for attendance plans
• Manage mental health and homeless support services
• Coordinate the building Student Support Teams
• Support access to district resources, i.e. School Children’s Aid, Healthy Kids school-based health clinic, extracurricular activities
• Provide referrals to community resources
• Assist with mental health appointments and services referrals
• Consult on child mental health and behavior evaluations
• Make home visits
• Assist with applications to DHS and community programs:
  • Medicaid
  • Food assistance
  • Child care assistance
• Provide transportation support
• Provide mentoring for students
• Provide welcome tours
• Provide school supplies
• Provide access to winter wear and clothing
• Coordinate Operation Backpack (food distribution program to serve families over the weekend)
• Educate parents and community partners on school policies and procedures
• Educate school staff on family and cultural dynamics

Contact Jennifer De La Cruz at delacruz.jennifer@iowacityschools.org if you need support or have any questions.