IFSC Annual Fee Question & Answer Session Recording
Did you miss the IFSC Annual Fee Question & Answer session on March 11, 2022? Have questions about implementation and what this means for your program? Watch the recorded webinar here.
IFSC Webinar: Standard 9 – Supportive Services
March 24, 2022; 1:00 PM – 2:00PM; Launch Zoom Meeting; Meeting ID: 863 9553 5787 ; Passcode: 364550; Additional Details: Dial by your location+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 669 900 6833 US […]
Phones for Families Update February 2022
One of the funding streams will run out for the Phones for Families program effective March 31, 2022. Continued eligibility for the Phones for Families program will depend on the type of program each family is enrolled in (FSSD, FaDSS, or MIECHV). FSSD, FaDSS, and other family support programs:Phones for Families funding for FSSD and […]
IFSC Webinar – Standard 8: Health Services
Join us for the next IFSC Webinar in our series where we break down each Iowa Family Support Standard and provide details on how to address each standard in policy, procedure, and practice. The webinar will be recorded for those that are unable to attend. February 24, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM; Meeting […]
Phones for Families Update
Under the original funding source, Phones for Families will continue to be able to provide phones to families enrolled in Family Support Programs, including MIECHV, FSSD, and FaDSS programs. FSSD, FaDSS, and other family support programs: Phones for Families funding for FSSD and FaDSS programs will continue for a limited amount of time until funding […]
IFSTAN Announces New Standards Effective February 1, 2021
IFSTAN announces that a new set of Iowa Family Support Standards will go into effect February 1, 2021. The new standards can be found below and include a Standard 33, which is brand new in content to the Iowa Family Support Standards. Iowa Family Support Standards – February 2021 PDF Iowa Family Support Standards – February […]
Virtual Peer Review Policy
IFSTAN officially announces the Virtual Peer Review Policy. Please reach out to the IFSTAN Coordinator at Risa.Ergenbright@lsiowa.org with questions.
Phones for Families Sample Policy, Procedure, and Forms
Phones for Family Program Survey This program is a joint collaboration between MIECHV, ECI, and LSI in response to COVID-19. Programs are responsible for developing policy and procedure on who is eligible for receiving phones, how phones will be distributed, and how phones will be returned. Programs are also responsible for the maintenance of the […]
Updated Iowa Family Support Standards
Hopefully by now you have heard that the Iowa Family Support Standards have been updated effective 8.1.2019. We have several documents that will help you become more familiar with the new standards as well as a link to a webinar that recently covered the updated standards and discussed the changes that need to be addressed […]
Iowa Family Support Standards – September 1, 2019 Update
Effective August 1, 2019 the Iowa Family Support Standards have been updated. Any program currently in TA or that has submitted their application for renewal may use the version of the standards they have been working off of (September 2016). For any new programs who have not submitted an application for renewal or an initial […]