Black Hawk County Public Health

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About Thrive Iowa

Across Iowa, many organizations are ready to support individuals and families in need, but when a crisis happens, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Thrive Iowa is a community-led initiative built on the collective impact model to help families move from crisis to stability. Using resource navigation, strong partnerships, and a shared case management system, Thrive Iowa brings services together so families can access help through one coordinated system.

Participants work with Thrive Navigators who connect them to existing community resources, speak up for their needs, and help coordinate services among providers.

For Families

Eligibility

Thrive Iowa supports parents and caretakers (custodial or non‑custodial) of a related minor, as well as pregnant individuals, who:

• Live in Iowa
• Are U.S. citizens or legal residents
• Have an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level

What Thrive Iowa Offers Families

We help eligible families:

• Connect with community resources
• Create a personalized plan based on their goals
• Receiving ongoing support and check-ins from a Thrive Navigator
• Access services through one simple, connected system instead of navigating many separate systems

Areas of Support

• Families can get help in 13 areas of well-being, including: housing, recovery, employment, transportation, education, mental health, physical health, safety, dental, financial stability, food, childcare, and legal assistance.

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Why This Matters

• When services are coordinated, families face fewer barriers and get the support they need more quickly. Thrive Iowa helps reduce confusion and stress by providing one clear pathway to help.

How to Enroll

• Call the Black Hawk County Thrive Iowa Initiative at (319) 292‑2202.
• Or visit the HopeHub website.

Once referred, individuals are matched with a Thrive Navigator who helps build a personalized plan and coordinates connections to community supports.

For Organizations

Why Join the Thrive Iowa Initiative

Thrive Iowa uses a collective impact model that brings organizations and those with lived experience together to better support families in our community. Many local nonprofits, faith-based groups, government agencies, and community leaders already serve families or have the power to provide supports to advocate for family wellbeing. Thrive Iowa helps connect these efforts into one collaborative system.

Join the Thrive Iowa of Black Hawk County Community Alliance

The Black Hawk County Thrive Iowa Community Alliance brings together organizations, community leaders, elected officials, service providers, and individuals with lived experiences to align goals, identify gaps, and strengthen support for families in our community. By collaborating across sectors, such as justice, mental health, housing, employment, education, and more, we create a unified response that helps families move from crisis to stability.

Any nonprofit, business, faith-based group, government agency, or community member is welcome to join.

Your involvement matters. By participating, you help address root challenges, share resources, and build a stronger, more responsive community. Join us in creating lasting, meaningful impact for families.

Upcoming Alliance Meetings

Date: May 27, 2026

Location: Waterloo Public Library - Meeting Room AB

Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join the HopeHub Network

Thrive Iowa in Black Hawk County is actively partnering with organizations across sectors to build HopeHub, a collaborative and secure case management system that strengthens support for families.

HopeHub will:

• Connect organizations through a secure, confidential platform
• Allow providers to build care teams and make direct referrals
• Enable timely, secure communication and updates
• Track progress across 13 domains of well‑being

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Organizations that provide goods, services, or family support are especially needed to help expand and strengthen this network.

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To join the network, contact the Thrive Iowa Initiative.

Stay Connected

• Call the Black Hawk County Thrive Iowa Initiative at (319) 292‑2202.
• Email non-client specific questions to thrive@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov
• Follow our updates on the Thrive Iowa Black Hawk County Facebook page
• Attend monthly Community Alliance meetings

Learn more about the statewide Thrive Iowa Initiative.