Why Iowa Family Services
Iowa Family Services ensures providers are qualified to work with children in a respite setting. We will match a child with a provider that best meets their needs or will hire a provider of their choice.
Benefits
- All caregivers must pass a background check, meet requirements and complete training.
- We hire family members or friends when possible.
- Flexibility to set your schedule to meet your family’s needs.
- Iowa Family Services is a family and locally owned business
Eligibility/Who We Serve
- We provide respite care to individuals on the Children’s Mental Health Waiver or on the Intellectual Disability Waiver.
- We provide individual or group respite.
How to Get Started
- Please contact Erik Haywood at 515-270-0093 ext. 2 to get started.
- Or fill out a contact form

Our Mission
Empower children and families to promote healthy growth and development by providing high-quality services to our consumers resulting in lifelong successes and strengthening of families and communities.