DES MOINES, I.A. (KELO.com) – Changes to social services, including Medicaid and food and nutrition programs like SNAP, have Iowans who rely on those services on edge. In some cases, several programs work together to help parents provide for their families.
Sara Shiltz, a convenience store assistant manager and a mother of three, said Early Head Start and Child Care Assistance have helped her maintain reliable childcare while working full time. SNAP helps her feed her children.
She pointed out Medicaid has covered surgeries for her daughter, who was born with a cleft lip and palate, which require special medical attention…