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Section 1 - General Information
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Aid to Agencies provides flexible operational funding for nonprofits. Applications are due Monday, January 30, 2023 at
12pm. This application is for “emerging” agencies, those that have not existed as a legal entity for at least 2 years or
have not received A2A funds in any of the last five years. Each agency is eligible to apply for up to $15,000. No award
will be made for less than $5,000. Please submit one project proposal per application. Questions can be directed to
Brianna Thul at bthul@iowa-city.org or to Neighborhood Services staff at 319-356-5230. Hard copy applications are
available upon request.
Submit completed applications online or a PDF version to bthul@iowa-city.org. Emailed applications must receive a
confirmation email from City staff before the application deadline to be considered for funding. No exceptions will be
made for late submittals. Online submittals are preferred, but you may send your application by certified or registered
mail; overnight delivery service e.g., FedEx; or deliver in person if arrangements are made with a Neighborhood
Services representative. Please call 319-356-5230 to make drop off arrangements prior to arrival.
Applications are due on Monday, January 30, 2023 by 12pm. No exceptions will be made for late
submittals. Should you have any questions while completing the application contact
Neighborhood Services staff at 319-356-5230 or by email at bthul@iowa-city.org.
1. Lead Organization / Agency
Application Contact
Name *
Address *
Website
Healthy Kids School-Based Clinics
City
Iowa City
State / Province / Region
IA
Postal / Zip Code
52245
Country
United States
Street Address
1725 North Dodge St.
Address Line 2
Iowa City
https://www.iowacityschools.org/healthykidsclinic
Name *
Title *
Jamie Nguyen
Clinic Coordinator
2. Organization/Agency Type *
Years in Operation *
Project Name *
Brief Description *
Total Funds Requested *
Has the applicant received City assistance in the last five years?*
Please describe:*
Is the applicant currently in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations including any
CDBG and/or HOME funded projects?*
Phone *
Email *
319-631-3204
nguyen.jamie@iowacityschools.org
501(c)3
Public
For Profit
Faith-Based
CHDO
Other Healthy Kids School Clinic is a program in the Iowa City Community School District and
our fiscal agency. ICCSD provides HKSC the clinic space, but HKSC raises its own funds
to operate through grants and community donations.
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3. Project
Healthy Kids Immigrant Project (HKI)
Since 2007, Healthy Kids School-Based Clinics (HKSBC) provides free primary care services (health, mental
and dental health) to children from birth through high school graduation, ages 0-21, who resides in the Johnson
County area. Our clinic serves children who are uninsured, who are underinsured or who experience other
significant barriers to accessing healthcare. Healthy Kids is a collaboration between the Iowa City Community
School District, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the community to help close the gaps to unmet
health care needs. We connect families who are eligible for healthcare assistance or newly insured to local
medical providers and resources in the area. For children who are ineligible for healthcare assistance, our clinic
provides continual care until they become eligible. The HKI Project will increase our capacity to our newest and
most vulnerable immigrant youth community members to allow them to become healthy individuals in our
society.
15,000.00$
4. History
Yes No
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Healthy Kids School-Based Clinics received their first award from the City of Iowa City Emerging Aid to Agency
in FY23 in support of the Healthy Kids Immigrant (HKI) project.
(including partners, co-applicants, etc.)
Yes
No
Currently in litigation
Section 2 - Need and Priority
The City Steps Plan guides funding within the community that benefits low-moderate income persons by
creating jobs, improving housing, and providing services. You can find a copy of City Steps
at www.icgov.org/actionplan
5. Summary of proposed project *
6. Why is the project needed?*
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The Healthy Kids Immigrant (HKI) Project will continue to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare that is
culturally sensitive to Iowa City immigrant children/youth who are medically uninsured and ineligible for any other
form of health coverage (i.e. no options through public assistances, workplace, or otherwise). When children are
ill and cannot get the health care they need, they have more school absences, difficulty learning, and they do not
learn how to care for their own health.
Funds from the Emerging Aid to Agency grant will continue to support the clinic’s operational expenses as our
clinic capacity increases. These are the following services that will be provided to families. :
o Well child checks
o Pre-participation sports physicals
o Sick care
o Immunizations
o Basic and Complex lab tests
o X-rays
o Health education
o Dental care and referrals to complex dental care
o Referrals to vision, mental health, and specialty care.
o School-Based Child Psychiatry
o Assistance for families needing to find a healthcare provider
o Assistance for families applying for Medicaid (TXIX) or Hawk-I
o Assistance for families applying for financial assistance
o Transportation and interpretation services
o Prescription medications and over-the-counter medications
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With limited healthcare resources available to newcomers in Johnson County, Healthy Kids School-based Clinics
provides the only free healthcare (medical, dental and mental health) in our area. 70% of our patients reside in
Iowa City.
Common barriers for immigrant families who struggle to provide healthcare for their children include lack of
health insurance, unaffordable copay or deductible, parent does not speak English, parent cannot take time off of
work, lack of transportation. In addition to the barriers of lacking health insurance and English proficiency,
children of immigrants:
o are less likely to have usual source of medical care and to obtain specialty care when needed
o may not have received adequate screening or immunizations in their home country
o have less access to quality early education and are less likely to graduate high school
o are likely to live at or below poverty level
o and children who have crossed the border to the US or are refugees may have experienced abuse,
exploitations, or trauma.
In the current school year 9% of students indicated lack health insurance at the time of registration. This is 1,334
kids. Healthy Kids was able to serve 391 students in FY 22, roughly 30% of the need in ICCSD. Demand for our
services has grown each year. In the first quarter of FY 23 we completed 26% more visits than FY 22. We have
reached our limit and are stretched thin. The Aid to Agency funds will allow us to provide 500 more appointments
in FY24 and serve 200 more children. We believe every child deserves healthcare!
7. How does the project fill a gap in the community?*
8. How does the project address the goals of 2021-2025 City Steps?*
9. Describe how you will incorporate sustainability initiatives into your project to help carry out the City’s Climate
Action Plan.*
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HKSBC is the only free health clinic providing comprehensive primary care to children in the Iowa City area. The
HKI project will continue to help close the gaps to unmet health care needs for immigrant children/youth in Iowa
City. Funds from the Iowa City Emerging Aid will allow the clinic to:
o improve access to medical, dental, and mental health care to immigrant children and youth,
o improve the health of students, ultimately improving school attendance and performance,
o and early identify and treat illnesses before it becomes costly and difficult for families.
The HKI project will allow us to continue to aim to eliminate as many barriers as possible, making it easier for
immigrant children/youth to access health care. Below are examples of how HKSBC has helped to remove
barriers for families:
o Clinics are located within schools where students are at the most and where school staff can assist.
o Our clinic primary comprehensive care is free to families who need a physical or immunizations to enter school
and meet the recommended standards for immigrant care.
o Upon parental consent, children can be seen without a parent to allow parents to work
o Transportation is provided where public transportation is limited.
o Our clinic provides culturally and linguistically competent care to a diverse target population and seek
interpretation services when needed.
o Care Coordinators will educate families how to apply for public health insurance when eligible.
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City Step 2025 states that health issues are more chronic and more complicated than they have been in the
past. There is also an increasing number of youth who need mental health services. Stakeholders commented
that there is a need for people to have a sense of community and a sense of place as well as affordable
healthcare because being physical healthy contributes to healthy neighborhoods.
The HKI project addresses the City Steps 2025 goals by providing a safe place for newly arrived children to
receive quality, evidence-based, culturally competent and affordable healthcare in Iowa City. HKSBC has been
this place for 15 years. It is a trusted and safe space for new families to receive care in the Johnson County
area. Our providers and staff work together to help families navigate the complex health care system.
If awarded the Emerging Aid to Agency Grant, we will be able to increase our capacity to serve more newcomers
in Iowa City. It will allow us to provide preventive care and treat illness so that children are physically and
emotionally healthy. This will allow them to establish themselves, enjoy and contribute to a healthy
neighborhood.
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HKSBC incorporate sustainability initiatives in our project to help carry out the City's Climate Action plan to have
a resilient and healthy community for current residents and for future generations. Our clinic only serves children
until they leave ICCSD through graduation or moving away. Healthy Kids staff help individuals eligible for
insurance to apply. Once patients have insurance, we help families establish primary care with a local provider.
We connect those in need of immigrations services with legal resources. During their time with our clinic we
empower families to navigate the complex healthcare system on their own and share the information other
people in the community.
10. Provide a description of your primary target population(s). Explain how your agency promotes racial equity
and inclusivity for marginalized populations (including people of color, LGBTQ, immigrants/refugees, individuals
with disabilities).*
Additional Documentation
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HKSBC serve children in Johnson County ages 0-21 who are uninsured, underinsured, and those who
experience barriers to accessing quality and affordable healthcare. HKSBC promotes equal access to healthcare
for all individuals regardless of race, religion, country of origin, immigration status, gender
identity, or disability.
Lack of access to medical insurance and services disproportionately affects individuals of color and/or low
income families. Our patients are 96% uninsured, 66% Hispanic, 22% Black, 3% Asian, 2% white, 0.5% Native
American. Clinic staff provide care coordination services because navigating a new and complicated healthcare
system takes time, patience, and compassion. We strive to eliminate as many barriers as possible so families
are empowered to navigate the system on their own and share information with others.
Our small staff/providers have represented diverse groups over the years including Mexican, Guatemalan,
Salvadoran, Lebanese and Vietnamese heritage. Our staff speaks currently speak Spanish and English. We
provide in person interpreting for families in their preferred language, transportation and flexible scheduling and
try to learn as much as possible about other cultures from our patients. We recognize that there is always room
for improvement and take advantage of opportunities to reiterate the importance of racial equity and
inclusiveness for marginalized population.
Please submit no more than 7 additional pages
HKSBHC Letter of Additional Info 01.2023.pdf 197.05KB
Section 3 - Resources and Feasibility
Provide a budget breakdown for your specific program. Include only costs directly related to the program. For example,
providing a specific service should include the total estimated costs and available resources, broke out by general
categories such as salaries, materials, office expense, marketing, etc. If required by local and/or federal regulations,
include the cost of an audit. Document costs whenever possible.
11. Budget
Use of Funds City Funds Other Funds Source of Other
Funds
Type Status
City Funds Other Funds
Total
Documentation of Costs
12. Labor
Type Description Hours Per Hour Rate Total Cost
Please include estimates of paid skilled, paid unskilled, and volunteer labor for your organization which correspond to the budget breakdown. Paid labor for other
organizations should not be included
Total Labor Cost
13. If volunteers are used, please describe how these volunteers are utilized for the proposed activity.
14. All Aid to Agency projects are required to expend their full award and complete the proposed project by the
end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2024). Will you be able to meet this requirement?*
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Healthy Kids Clinic has 3 volunteers, a pediatrician, a dermatologist, a pediatric dentist. They provide free health
and dental care services for our targeted population.
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Section 4 - Beneficiaries
Please indicate the population to be served by the proposed program according to the linked income categories. If
requesting money for a specific administrative expense (like a staff member ’s salary), indicate the population served by
your entire agency.
(Please Note: If funded, this information will be used as income targeting for your Agreement).
15. Income Breakdown
Median Income Households Persons
0-30% AMI
31-50% AMI
51-60% AMI
61-80% AMI
Over 80% AMI
Total
Percent LMI
Percent Iowa City Residents
Please describe the basis or methodology used to estimate the number of clients to be served (?)
AMI = Area Median Income, see www.icgov.org/actionplan.
Name *
Title *
Impact & Community Benefit
350
130
20
0 500
100
70
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HKSBHC data is collected through EPIC, an electronic medical record system that can
allow us to track a list of patients who are in our medical home receiving comprehensive
care. Patients in our medical home are immigrant children/youth who are not eligible for
insurance. In FY21-22, HKSBHC provided a medical home to approximately 275 patients in
the Johnson County area. Of the 275 patients, 190 immigrant children resided in the Iowa
City area, which is about 70%. Each year, our medical home for children ineligible for health
insurance has increased. We anticipate the percentage to increase as more families and
and agencies/organizations become more aware our clinic.
16. Signature
Jamie Nguyen
Clinic Coordinator
Signature *
Board of Directors *
Agency Budget *
Financial Information *
IRS 990 form
Date
Section 5 - Required Documentation
It is recommended that applicants submit as much information as possible with the application to facilitate a full project evaluation.
Provide a list of individuals serving on the board.
Board of Directors.pdf 156.58KB
Provide the budget for the agency.
Healthy Kids Clinic Budget Report FY23-24.pdf 140.14KB
Provide a 990 form, agency financial statements, or similar documentation.
Healthy Kids Financial Report FY21-22.PDF 43.75KB
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