You cannot pick up a newspaper or listen to the news without hearing about how individuals with disabilities and the service providers who support them are being impacted by Medicaid Managed Care in Iowa. Community Support Advocates has seen a tremendous impact to our organization and to our members. "With the elimination of conflict free case management in Iowa, CSA was … [Read more...] about CSA Announces Legislative Day March 1, 2018
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Medicaid Managed Care Causes Harsh Changes for CSA Case Management Program
After providing Case Managment services to hundreds of Central Iowans with disabilities for over 20 years, Community Support Advocates is forced to discharge most of their Case Management members by the end of this month. "Between December 1st and December 31st, we will discharge 588 individuals from our Case Managment program and transition them to services with United … [Read more...] about Medicaid Managed Care Causes Harsh Changes for CSA Case Management Program
Local Artist, Troy Ford, Completes Mural Installation at Momentum Art Studio
As Community Support Advocates prepares to open Momentum Art Studio, local artist, Troy Ford, completes his latest art installation. Troy Ford is a local artist who does work in graphic design, marketing, journalism, furnature design, carpentry, painting and mural design. Troy designed his latest piece specifically for CSA's Momentum Art Studio and donated a majority of the … [Read more...] about Local Artist, Troy Ford, Completes Mural Installation at Momentum Art Studio
CSA Hosts Flu Shot Clinic October 5th
Join Community Support Advocates on October 5th to get protected from the flu this year. We will be teaming up with the Polk County Health Department to host a Flu Shot Clinic at our Office on October 5, 2017 from 12-2pm. The Clinic is open the public. All insurances accepted. Please bring a copy of your insurance card. If no insurance bring cash to cover a small fee. A … [Read more...] about CSA Hosts Flu Shot Clinic October 5th
CSA Named a Top Iowa Workplace for 6th Year
Community Support Advocates is excited to be named a Top Iowa Workplace by the Des Moines Register again in 2017! According to CEO, Christina Smith, "CSA has had the honor of making the list of Top Iowa Work Places for the past 6 years. We are humbled by the designation because it comes from our employees. Our employees are incredibly resilient, and they have an amazing … [Read more...] about CSA Named a Top Iowa Workplace for 6th Year
Community Support Advocates turns 20!
We are excited to announce that 2017 is Community Support Advocate's 20th year in business! In celebration, we are holding a Community Carnival at our office the evening of August 26th from 3-8pm. The Carnival is our way to say thank you to our members, families, and to the Community who have supported us for the past 20 years. When CSA started in 1997, we had only a handful … [Read more...] about Community Support Advocates turns 20!
CSA to Open Studio for Artists with Disabilities
Vote today to help CSA receive up to $100,000 in grants at : http://act.usatoday.com/submit-an-idea/#/gallery/60445384. Support CSA's submission to USA TODAY Network’s “A Community Thrives” grant contest. Community Support Advocates plans to open Momentum Art Studio this summer, a studio for artists wtih disabilities. The studio will be among the first phase of artist … [Read more...] about CSA to Open Studio for Artists with Disabilities
New MOMENTUM Art Studio Needs Your Vote
New Momentum Art Studio for individuals with disabilities asks for your vote April 12 - May 12 Community Support Advocates’ USA TODAY Network “A Community Thrives” video submission requires votes to win grant support for a new art studio planned in Mainframe Studios Des Moines, Iowa (April 10, 2017) - Community Support Advocates (CSA) is planning a new art studio for … [Read more...] about New MOMENTUM Art Studio Needs Your Vote
CSA Hosts Legislative Day at State Capital
Join Community Support Advocates on Thursday, February 2nd at 1pm at the South end of the Rotunda. We will talk with Legislators about the importance of finding a permanent and sustainable fix to funding regional mental health and disability services. Come share your story and let your representatives know why services for individuals with disabilities are critical to you, your … [Read more...] about CSA Hosts Legislative Day at State Capital
CSA Board Welcomes New Director
The Community Support Advocates Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Michael Miller as it's newest Director to our Board. The CSA Board of Directors is a volunteer Board that provides oversight and guidance to the organization. Michael Miller is an owner and the COO of the ESCO Group, an electrical engineering and automation company with locations in Marion and Des Moines, … [Read more...] about CSA Board Welcomes New Director