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Online Referrals

To access an online referral you will be asked to set up an account by providing an e-mail address and password on our secure website. The profile you complete will be kept confidential. The referral list will contain provider's first name, phone number and program information. Based on your criteria, the computer randomly selects a list of not more than 20 providers per search. Click here for a free and confidential referral. Please read these materials before making your decision and to learn about the different types of child care available.

Call a Referral Counselor

A referral can be received by calling a referral counselor. Additional considerations that may be taken into account are elementary schools and transportation issues. Depending on the family's needs, referrals to additional support services are given. All family information will be kept confidential. With the names of the providers you will receive a packet of materials.

Referral counselors are:

Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby, and all other counties when local counselors are unavailable.

Linda or Joan at 800-945-9778. Office hours are 8:00-4:30 Central time, Monday through Friday.

Audubon, Carroll and Greene counties

Katie at 712-792-9266 or 800-642-6330. Office hours are 8:00-4:30 Central time, Monday through Friday.

Adair, Adams, Guthrie, Ringgold, Taylor and Union counties

Sherry at 888-482-8431. Office hours are 8:00-4:30 Central time, Monday through Friday.

Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe and Wayne counties

Wendi at 877-874-2623. Office hours are 8:30-12:30 Central time, Monday through Friday.