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Offers chore services for the general public. Services include spring and fall cleaning, washing walls and baseboards, organizing closets, cleaning the windows, knocking down cobwebs, washing curtains, organizing the garage or basement, moving the furniture to clean under it, and any other deep cleaning that may be needed.

Housing and support for those experiencing domestic violence and under-supported pregnancies.

Provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.

TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.

Transitional services are also available to help families become independent, such as GED preparation, vocational training, job retention programs, etc.

Offers a variety of educational programs and activities to help youth, schools, workplaces, and communities understand and work on issues connected to the underage use and abuse of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.class="pasteContent_RTE">

Help women transition back into society from incarceration and drug treatment programs.  Provide weekly support groups and offer resources.

Offers for rent or purchase a variety of home medical equipment, orthotics and respiratory therapy equipment. 

Provides medication-assisted treatment for alcohol and opioid use disorders using medication, counseling, and behavioral therapy. Offers care for adults with substance use disorders, including safe withdrawal, assessment, and civil commitment services for Polk County residents.

When accepting applications, applications will be available online beginning at 12 am at [email protected]. Paper applications will be available from 8 am-5 pm at the Housing and Community Development Department, 350 W 6th St, Suite 312 in Dubuque. Can also call (563) 589-4230. Applications will be accepted the second Tuesday of the month.

PLEASE NOTE: The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will only open on the second Tuesday of each month for a 24 hour time period to accept applications. Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications are accepted for 24 hours on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 am to 11:59 p.m. Each month, all applications received are placed in a random lottery selection for placement on a waiting list.

Offers therapy that incorporates the use of horses experientially for emotional growth and learning. 

Offers to assist households with window air conditioners (renters or homeowners) and also do some repairs to central air conditioners (homeowners). Must meet income guidelines for the program and have an application completed. Must have a medical need to be eligible for the program. Program runs May through September.

Oversees aspects of court-connected family mediation program in the (Iowa) Sixth Judicial District and small claims mediation program in Johnson County (Iowa).

Provides information to parties about mediation, preparing for mediation, how it works.

Provides training to mediators and attorneys about mediation, screening for safety and capacity of parties re: using mediation, screening for appropriateness of mediation in a given situation, etc. Provides CLE relevant primarily to family law attorneys.

Provides Restorative Justice process for parties in diverse cases, as requested.

Provides opportunities to challenged adults.

Provides information regarding healthcare emergency preparedness plans and preparedness activities. Also provides personal and family emergency preparation information.

Offers access to experienced health specialists who provide information about approved HIV treatment options, assist in locating HIV/AIDS clinical trials across the USA, and offer counseling services for individuals at risk of contracting or transmitting HIV. Counseling includes personal risk assessments, development of personalized action plans, and support for behavior changes to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV.

Offers Ages and Stages Questionnaire screening for families with children under age three, to help parents understand how their child is developing and whether there are any concerns. Social workers can provide support and additional recommendations if needed.

Maintains and provides access to official real estate documents, contracts, articles of incorporation, partnerships, state and federal tax liens, military records, birth, divorce, death, and marriage records. Offers services for issuing and renewing licenses for ATVs, boats, snowmobiles, and fishing, as well as marriage licenses and certificates. Operates as a Passport acceptance facility with photo services and processes military records for tax exemptions and benefits.

Additionally, issues public health permits to certify compliance with health laws for various facilities and institutions. Services include the establishment of standards, review of applications, issuance of permits, and enforcement of compliance through inspections and monitoring.