State Resources

Iowa Resources

We've gathered Down syndrome organizations, programs, services, and other helpful resources available in Iowa.

Waiver & Financial Assistance Programs

Iowa HCBS Waivers

General information about Iowa’s waivers can be found here.

HCBS Health and Disability Waiver

Information here.

Apply for Medicaid by contacting your DHS office here. Children will then be assessed by Child Health Specialty Clinics.

Children’s Mental Health Waiver

Information here.

Apply for Medicaid by contacting your DHS office here.

HCBS Intellectual Disabilities

Information here.

Apply for Medicaid by contacting your DHS office here.

Down Syndrome Organizations
Designer Genes Down Syndrome Group

Waterloo, Iowa

Facebook link; you may be prompted to sign in.

Tri-State Down Syndrome Network

Sioux Center, Iowa

Facebook link; you may be prompted to sign in.

Early Intervention
Children with Special Health Care Services
Additional Resources

Last updated September 23, 2026

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