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Offers support groups for individuals who have experienced strokes or cancer and individuals who had weight loss surgery.

Provides information online regarding services for the blind. Also advocates for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Provides dementia care for patients and their caregivers. 

Medical case management services to help persons living with HIV or AIDS manage their diagnosis and any other needs in order to live healthy and empowered lives.

Provides information to coalition and community members about the substance use problem in the community, state, and country. Information about the consequences of alcohol and/or drug use and addiction the incidence and prevalence of specific drug use. Information is made available through a variety of formats including trainings/workshops, publications, FaceBook postings, and staff presentations to community groups and schools.

In addition, the Coalition provides parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address alcohol and other drug use with their children including: Tips for talking with children about substance use, what to look for with suspected use, consequences of youth substance use, understanding why children start using drugs, and resources to answer tough questions. The coalition offers parent education classes and can provide help in developing Family Substance-Free Pledges.

Offers to connect people with support groups around the state of Iowa.

Offers dental services for children covered by the All Kids Program. Services include:

-- Exams.

-- Cleanings.

-- Fillings.

-- Sealants.

-- X-rays.

-- Root Canals.

-- Extractions.

Provides adults who receive SNAP benefits and who volunteer an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, earn cash assistance, and become self-sufficient.

Noncustodial Parent (NCP) EarnFare is designed for unemployed parents who do not have custody of their children, when their children receive TANF. It provides these parents with an opportunity to gain work experience and to meet a portion of their child support obligation.

Offers to connect adult volunteers ages 55 and over with opportunities to engage in service to the community. Volunteers choose what fits their passions, interests, and schedules. The agency partners with the public, non-profit, and health care organizations to address needs in the areas of education, food security, independent living, financial security, disaster, and more.

Provides practical information for anyone to access in the areas served. Education services include agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer economics, nutrition and wellness, and youth development. The website has information about different programming options available.

Provides access to standardized tests that are administered annually for children who are home schooled.

Provides day services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include social, vocational, personal, and academic skills trainings for adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. Services occur both onsite and, in the community, and community employment is also an option for eligible individuals. 

Assists individuals in overcoming substance use problems, from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. Inpatient and outpatient programs available.

Provides individuals with access to licensed psychiatric providers who assess mental health symptoms, diagnose conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans.

Offers treatment options which may include medication, therapy, or supportive services.

Ongoing Medication Management ensures that prescribed medications are safe, effective, and tailored to each individual’s needs.

Services are available for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other mental health needs.

Virtual care options may also be available.

Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Eliminates and stabilizes lead-based paint hazards and other lead related hazards for single-family and multi-family residences. Includes both interior and exterior lead paint hazards.

The following repairs are eligible:

- Replace windows and door with lead-based paint

- Stabilize or remove lead-based paint on porches

- Stabilize deteriorated lead-based paint on the interior and exterior of the home

- Replace soil that contains high levels of lead

HOMEOWNERS must meet the following guidelines:

- House is located in the targeted area

- Household has children age six or under; priority is given to children with elevated blood levels of 5 ug/dl or higher

- Income is at or below 80% of HUD median family income

INVESTOR-OWNERS must meet the following guidelines:

- Household has children age six or under; priority is given to children with elevated blood levels of 5 ug/dl or higher

- Rent to income eligible households and agree to affirmatively market units to households with young children for a three-year period

- The unit must be currently occupied

Funding is in the form of a grant or secure deferred payment loan (DPL) meaning that a lien is placed on the property for 36 months. The lien is released after three years if all loan requirements are met, and no repayment is necessary.