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Offers law enforcement services to the Wayne County area. Issues gun/firearm permits, runs requested background checks, and manages the county Jail.

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.

Intensive, research-based child development and family support services for families with children from birth to age three, with an aim of building a strong early learning foundation and preparing children for later school success.

SAL Community Services’ Prevention Initiative program offers early, continuous child development and family support services in Rock Island County.

The comprehensive year-round program is for families with children currently enrolled in SAL’s early childhood programs, including Skip-a-Long Childhood Centers and select licensed homes within our Home Child Care Network. It is also available to new families in the community who are interested in establishing a strong early learning foundation for their children.

General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Boone County. May help with the following financial needs when funding is available: Rental Assistance may be available to those in need. Will not help with deposits.

Utility Assistance: November 1-April 30, anyone seeking help for utilities must go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Cremation Expense Assistance may be available to those who meet the income guidelines. Medical Expense Assistance may be available for medical/prescription supplies and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments. Serves as the Satellite Office for DHS Forms & Fax for Boone residents. DHS has been relocated to Story County at 126 South Kellogg, Suite 101, Ames, Iowa.

Offers training and competition in 20 Olympic-type sports to persons, age eight or older, with intellectual disabilities. Year round program, training and competition are offered in different sports at various times throughout the year.

Unified sports, where teams have equal numbers of traditional Special Olympics athletes and non-disabled partners on the same team.

Develop new levels of self-esteem and confidence and accomplish greater levels of independence.

Serves all Nebraska adoptive families - international, domestic infant, private, step-parent and foster adoptive families. Advocates for the special interests of adoptive families and connects families to one another. Six core services include Permanency Support Services, Respite Care Connections, Parent2Parent Network, Mental Health Connections, Training, and Support Groups and Family Activities.

Case management available for up to 180 days. Individualized family plan designed and implemented with the family's input.

Assists post adoptive and guardianship families in locating formal and informal respite providers and can provide financial assistance for respite services (limited). All families who receive financial respite assistance through the program will be asked to attend a training.

Mentoring in partnership with Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (NFAPA) to assist in providing peer mentoring services to post adoptive and guardianship families.

Mental health services - locates and refers families to professional post adoption and guardianship providers.

Training opportunities that can support skill building on issues related to adoption.

Support groups and networks for families and youth where social networks can be created and peer support can be achieved.

Provides autism screenings and help find diagnostic services. Teams help Iowa families navigate local supports and services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and provide family-to-family support. 

Offers to advocate for community members with understanding civil rights and responsibilities when dealing with the government, employers, or other service providers. Examples of advocacy services, IEP advocacy for students, information on Social Security/Disability benefits application and appeals. Please note that we are not lawyers and we do not offer legal counsel.

Offers a free in home counseling program for children on Medicaid, ages 4-19, who need help improving behavioral skills. Provides in-home BHIS services out of all office locations. 

Supports older adults who want to volunteer and community organizations who need volunteers. Volunteer opportunities can include delivering meals, providing transportation, offering companionship or respite, managing donations, working with youth school programs and helping in food pantries. 

Can help form partnerships between those who want to volunteer and agencies needing volunteers. There is an application process to be a volunteer, and individuals go through training and background screenings.

In Fremont and Montgomery counties, mileage is paid for those helping transport others. Insurance is also available.

Provides free home assessments (in-home or virtual) and weatherization program to eligible ComEd clients to assist with energy utility savings. Weatherization improvements made including insulating and air sealing of attics, foundations, walls, and ducts. Also provides free and discounted energy-saving products, including but not limited to, Energy Star certified LEDs, programmable and Energy Star certified smart thermostats, WaterSense certified faucet aerators and showerheads, advanced power strips and smart sockets, door sweeps, hot water pipe insulation, and air filter replacements.

Provides an emergency shelter for homeless women and children. This is an alcohol and drug free 30-day program.