Sieda is working hard to secure the opportunity for low-income families to receive in some way gifts for Christmas. We have programs in December for the pre-qualified low-income senior households in several counties. As [...]
Kaylee Stockwell, a Teacher at the Ottumwa – 1st Lutheran Sieda Head Start Center, received the Classroom Champion Grant. For the second year, the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation offers the Classroom Champions mini-grant program. The [...]
We have quite a few work anniversaries at Sieda for the month of November. Take the time to give everyone having an anniversary a congratulation for reaching their yearly milestone and accomplishing so much [...]
On Friday, November 10, Sieda Community Action offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Sieda will re-open on Monday, November 13 at 8:00 a.m. To all veterans of all branches: Thank you for [...]
Problem gambling is one of the prevention priority areas chosen by Sieda Community Action, Behavioral Health, and Treatment Services through the Integrated Provider Network grant from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. [...]
Sieda Community Action has released the 2021-2022 Head Start Annual Report. This report describes the work and summarizes information about the Sieda Head Start program. Sieda Head Start addresses the educational needs of children 3-5 [...]
Over the past year, Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) have provided services to approximately 1,500 individuals for addiction, and mental health co-occurring conditions. Sieda Behavioral Health & Treatment has maintained CARF Accreditation [...]
WHY ARE TOBACCO PRODUCTS SO HARD TO QUIT? Tobacco products are addictive because they contain nicotine. Nicotine keeps people using tobacco products, even when they want to stop. Nicotine is highly addictive & found [...]
Lisa McConnell, Tobacco Prevention Specialist recently collaborated with an Appanoose County business owner regarding new Tobacco-Free/Nicotine Policy adoption. She also shared resources to educate the business owner on the negative health effects of 2nd & 3rd hand-smoke [...]
We have quite a few work anniversaries at Sieda for the month of October. Including a 25 year anniversary. Take the time to give everyone having an anniversary a congratulation for reaching their yearly [...]
