Nest Programs - Buchanan County

Stork's Nest The Stork's Nest program is an incentive based program for expecting and young mothers and their infants. Participants earn points for healthy behaviors such as keeping doctor appointments and attending parent education classed. These points can be redeemed for incentive items. Stork’s Nest is open to income-eligible pregnant women, women up to one year postpartum and children up to 13 months old.  Participants must be residents of, or receive health care services, in Buchanan County.  Participants are income-eligible if their household income is at or below 185% of the Federal poverty level.  Once in the program, participants can earn points to be redeemed at the Stork’s Nest store by maintaining good health habits and participating in Stork’s Nest approved educational programs.  Earned points can be used to purchase needed supplies ranging from diapers, bathing supplies and clothes to cribs, car seats, and educational books. 

Family Nest The Family Nest program is an incentive based program for families and their children ages 0-5. Participants earn points which are in turn, redeemed for incentive items. The Family Nest program rewards participating families for healthy behaviors and for attending educational programs offered through the Family Nest.  Family Nest is open to income-eligible families. Participants must be residents of, or receive health care services, in Buchanan County.  Participants are income-eligible if their household income is at or below 185% of the Federal poverty level.

Click here for the Buchanan Family Nest brochure.

Nest Notes

November 2007 Newsletter

December 2007 Newsletter

Donations and Drives

Donations of new and gently used items can be dropped off at Operation Threshold. We accepts checks, money orders, and cash. Please do not send cash in the mail. Operation Threshold is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit. Your donations to the agency are tax deductible.

Want to help? Consider scheduling a Community Baby Shower at your church, school, store, or organization. Community Baby Showers collect donated incentive items for participants and their babies. To schedule a Community Baby Shower, please contact Renee Gillis-Arnold, rgillis-arnold@operationthreshold.org

If you would like more information about the Stork's Nest program please call the Stork's Nest Coordinator at (319) 334-6081.

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