Parents As Teachers (PAT) is an in-home family support program serving Des Moines and Louisa counties. It is relationship-based and parenting-focused. Trained Parent Educators help parents build on their own strengths using the most up-to-date research on brain science, child development and early learning as they interact with their children.
Provides various programs to assist low income individuals and families take care of their basic needs. Programs depend on available funding but may include: preschool scholarships, budget counseling, employment counseling, children's bed program, energy crisis assistance, furnace repair and replacement, clothing assistance, emergency rent and util...
Helps individuals achieve economic and social self-sufficiency.
Provides a food basket to those in need. Can be accessed every 30 days.
Provides financial reimbursement to licensed/registered child care providers for serving nutritious meals and snacks.
Renter assistance through a grant funded program. Based on available funding, meeting eligible criteria, and documentation requirements. Some assistance may be available for small amounts of rent due. Other grant sources may be able to assist for longer time periods those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Head Start provides free educational and social activities (preschool) for low income children ages three to five. Early Head Start provides free services (childcare) for children prenatal to three.
Helps individuals complete the Iowa Rent Rebate/Rent Reimbursement form.
Safety repairs and modifications to allow home owning seniors to safely remain in their residence. Applications are taken for those over 60 who are low income. Funding for large or cosmetic repairs is not available. Applicants may qualify for furnace repair or replacement if needed through other funding.
Provides temporary assistance for limited time for basic needs that may include rent, utilities for Des Moines County residents who's income is below 50% poverty level.
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) will provide assistance in the form of benefit payments made directly to water vendors on behalf of households for past-due charges, fees, and taxes for drinking and wastewater services.Iowans may apply by contacting their local Community Action Agency. Program eligibility mirrors that of the L...
Provides energy efficiency services to homeowners and renters which includes air infiltration leaks, insulation, heating system repair or replacement.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides supplemental help for the winter heating bills November 1st through April 15th. Those over 60 or disabled may apply in October.LIHEAP Crisis Assistance, when funding is available, may help with disconnect notices, furnace repair or furnace replacement for homeowners. Crisis assistance is d...
Basic foods, nutrition counseling and access to health services for pregnant woman, breast feeding and non-nursing mothers, infants and children up to five years of age.
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