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Offers MEDICAID (Medical Assistance) to people who are low income and aged (65 and older), disabled (including blindness), women needing treatment for cancer or pre-cancerous conditions of breast or cervix (who have been screened and diagnosed through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program and who do not have credible health insurance coverage), children under 21 years of age, pregnant women, parents or other caretaker relatives of children under age 18 (or under age 19 if they are attending secondary school and are expected to graduate before age 19). Medicaid will pay the costs of Health care, Dental care, In-home health care, Nursing facility care or Residential facility care.

Provides individualized, community-based assistance to help adults with mental health conditions live independently, build daily living skills, and maintain stability. Services are delivered by trained Community Support Specialists who work directly with clients in their homes and throughout the community.

Support may include help with symptom management, budgeting, accessing healthcare, securing housing, improving social skills, connecting to resources, coordinating appointments, and developing goals that promote long-term wellness.

This program is designed for adults who benefit from hands-on assistance and ongoing support outside a traditional clinic setting.

Offers all DHS offices across the state during open hours for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay.

Provides street maintenance.

Provides supported employment services in small groups or on an individual basis. Services include job coaching, job development, discovery, and employer development. 

Library services for adults and children. Offer references, genealogy, interlibrary loan, and children's programs.

Caravan by DART helps commuters locate others with like travel patterns to share rides in vanpools. DART has a fleet of vans used by groups of 5-12 commuters for trips to and from work, and nearly 100 vanpools in operation. 

Before school, after school, and full day programs for elementary-age students.

Provides victims and concerned citizens with a toll-free number they can call for up-to-date information on the custody and/or case status of an offender. Callers may choose to register for automatic notification through Illinois AVN.

Illinois AVN is also available online at the VINE website, a public website that allows visitors to search for offender custody and case status. Users can also register online for phone or e-mail notification of changes in an offender's custody and/or court case status.

Provides dental care services, including:

- Fillings

- Crowns

- Tooth Extractions

- Dental Cleanings

- Periodontal Treatment

- Fluoride Varnish

- Dentures and Partials

- N2O for children

Provides professional and personalized non-emergency medical and non-medical transport for the elderly, disabled, and very low-income individuals in the Greater Des Moines Metro and surrounding areas of Central Iowa, including Polk County. 

Medical transport includes doctor’s appointments, non-emergency hospital visits, hospital discharge, dialysis, physical therapy and stroke rehabilitation, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation, and dental appointments. 

Non-medical transport includes long-distance trips, airports, train or bus stations, special and family events, sports events, shopping, recreational or social events, trips to and from employment, and other similar activities. Door-to-door or curb-to-curb service is available for individuals who otherwise would have no means of transportation.

Provides home health care services that allow individuals to continue living in the home while receiving medical care. Offers skilled nursing and home health aides, as well as physical, occupational and speech therapy. A medical social worker can also connect individuals to the resources they need.